Journey is famous for its romantic power ballads – but could those timeless lyrics have been misinterpreted for years? Maybe Journey wasn’t actually singing about love.
Maybe they were singing about real estate.
Check out the real estate interpretations below to never hear these classic tunes in quite the same way again. And be sure to see Journey play live at the RE/MAX exclusive concert during the 2020 R4 convention in February.
Lyrics: Any way you want it, that’s the way you need it
Real estate translation: I’m a real estate professional. I am adaptable to the needs of any and all clients.
Lyrics: Some will win, some will lose, some were born to sing the blues
Real estate translation: My clients are the “some” who will win. End of story. (But if there’s ever a need to sing the blues – I’ll find the client an even better fit!)
Lyrics: We’re the people going ’round and ’round to different places. You’re the people that we want to know.
Real estate translation: I have access to all the properties. I love guiding clients to the one that’s right for them. Call me!
Lyrics: Believe what I say
Real estate translation: I’m a Realtor, meaning I follow a strict code of ethics. I am here to present all the facts to homebuyers and sellers.
Lyrics: They say that the road ain’t no place to start a family.
Real estate translation: Agreed! A home is a much better place for that. Luckily, I know of a few places…
Lyrics: My searchin’ ain’t over, over
Real estate translation: I won’t rest until I’ve found the right house or the right buyer for every client.
Lyrics: When the lights go down in the city, and the sun shines on the bay, ooh I wanna be there in my city
Real estate translation: I love this community day or night, and I’m excited to help make it home for my clients.
Lyrics: Yesterday was a good day. It’s after midnight and I’ve got you on my mind.
Real estate translation: …because I never stop working for the client, and I’ve got good news to share with them about the offers we received yesterday.
Lyrics: Nothing comes easy
Real estate translation: Real estate transactions require a lot of work and knowledge; I just make it look easy. Don’t worry, we’ve done this a million times.
Lyrics: I’m ready for a long vacation
Real estate translation: No translation needed
Register for the 2020 RE/MAX R4, February 24-27 at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, to see Journey live.
Fun fact: Journey, a 2017 inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, was formed the same year RE/MAX was founded. The band has earned 19 Top 40 singles, and its Greatest Hits album is certified 15 times Platinum.