The meaning of the lyrics of the song "The New Real" by the artist "Three Days Grace"

In their song "The New Real", Three Days Grace criticizes the superficiality and selfishness of modern society.

The authors describe a society where people are indifferent to the problems of others ("Nobody cares who is getting stepped on"), as long as it doesn't affect them personally. The main thing is to create the appearance of success and happiness, even if it means sacrificing authenticity.

The song's lyrical characters chase after external attributes of success, trying to impress those around them: "Somebody's got a sticker pack from a camper van, / Somebody went traveling last year. / Somebody drives a Maserati, / Everybody's trying to be someone."

This pursuit of imaginary significance, according to the authors, leads to people losing themselves trying to live up to the expectations of others: "Yeah, we're all a little dazed by the new real, / What it is, what it never will be."

The song's chorus is a question addressed to the listeners and to themselves: "Is this the new real? / Is this the new real?". This question emphasizes the authors' disappointment and anxiety about the direction society is heading.