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The Knocks - Real Life (feat. Cannons) [Official Visualizer]
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Knocks
The Knocks
Vocals
Cannons
Cannons
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Benjamin Ruttner
Benjamin Ruttner
Songwriter
Ed Quinn
Ed Quinn
Songwriter
James Patterson
James Patterson
Songwriter
Michelle Lewis
Michelle Lewis
Songwriter
Phoebe Baker
Phoebe Baker
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
The Knocks
The Knocks
Producer
Ed Quinn
Ed Quinn
Co-Producer
Dave Kutch
Dave Kutch
Mastering Engineer
Chris Galland
Chris Galland
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

[Intro]
It's a real reason, it's a real life
It's a real reason, it's a real life
It's a real reason, it's a real life
It's a real reason, it's a real life
[Verse 1]
Check out all my microphones
I've got one for every room
I wanna hear, I'm gonna hear
I'm gonna make you hear me too
So clap your hands like a little child
You're a pillow in disguise
[PreChorus]
I don't understand a word you say, no way
Doesn't really matter, let's dance anyway
[Chorus]
It's a real reason, it's a real life
Not a perfect moment, just a little spice
It's a real reason, it's a real life
I could be a flower, I could be a knife
[Verse 2]
Investigate all of my moves
I'm Michael Jackson in these shoes
I wanna feel, I'm gonna feel
I'm gonna make you feel it too
So move your body, lose your mind
You're the king of this empire
[PreChorus]
I don't understand a word you say
[PreChorus]
Doesn't really matter, let's dance anyway
[Chorus]
It's a real reason, it's a real life
Not a perfect moment, just a little spice
It's a real reason, it's a real life
I could be a flower, I could be a knife
Written by: Benjamin Ruttner, Cannons, Ed Quinn, James Patterson, Michelle Lewis, Phoebe Baker

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