Since this song has been stuck in my head for the past 3 or so days (I've last track) since I first heard it, I guess I should blog about it... :) Good thing I kinda like the song.
"Don't you know you got the real, real love?" He starts the song with this simple question. He is addressing his love, asking her if she realizes that the love that they share is real (true, authentic, sincere).
"Precious: a word that comes to mind when the morning come and you're asleep by my side. Cherish: a word that could describe how our love has stood the minute test of time. In our lives, there's a whirlwind of changes this life may bring, but the real thing just holds off could what may. And we got something real, baby." For him, precious (of high price or great value; very valuable or costly; highly esteemed for some spiritual, nonmaterial, or moral quality; dear; beloved) captures the feeling of waking up next to his love. Cherish (to hold or treat as dear; feel love for; to care for tenderly; nurture; to cling fondly or inveterately to) speaks to the fact that they have both held their love close to their hearts and made it work and continue for an extended period of time. Though life has changed and shifted all around them (and presumably in their relationship), they have kept their love going, because when something is real, the obstacles don't matter as much as what you have together. And he assures her that what they have is real.
"Precious: a word that comes to mind when the morning come and you're asleep by my side. Cherish: a word that could describe how our love has stood the minute test of time. In our lives, there's a whirlwind of changes this life may bring, but the real thing just holds off could what may. And we got something real, baby." For him, precious (of high price or great value; very valuable or costly; highly esteemed for some spiritual, nonmaterial, or moral quality; dear; beloved) captures the feeling of waking up next to his love. Cherish (to hold or treat as dear; feel love for; to care for tenderly; nurture; to cling fondly or inveterately to) speaks to the fact that they have both held their love close to their hearts and made it work and continue for an extended period of time. Though life has changed and shifted all around them (and presumably in their relationship), they have kept their love going, because when something is real, the obstacles don't matter as much as what you have together. And he assures her that what they have is real.
"Real love, real love in a world full of make believe. We got something real, girl. Real love, real love. I bet everything on you and me." Their love is something real and true in a world where lies and fakeness dominate the culture, people's mindsets, and even relationships. And because of the confidence that he has in what they share, he is willing to completely invest in their relationship, giving his whole self to seeing it through.
"I love you, not just for who you are, but for the way you made a better man out of me. Now I try, I try, I swear baby every day I try to live a life deserving of this joy you give to me, to me. Now you got your funny ways, girl. Lord knows I've got mine. Still we keep on getting better, better all the time cuz we got something real, babe." His love for her goes beyond just the beauty that encompasses her and who she is. It extends to the fact that she touches him in such a way that it inspires him to change and grow (a sign of a healthy relationship). His response to such a love is to try his best to give and love her the same way so that he is worthy of what she gives. Of course, he acknowledges that they each have their quirks and things that make them less than awesome at times, but they love each other to work with and through things, because the love that they share makes it worth it.
"Real love, real love in a world where nothing's what it seems. We got something real girl, real love, real love. Just standing strong for the whole word to see." This time the chorus highlights the fact that in a world of plastic surgery, special effects, and smoke and mirrors, they have something that is genuine and completely true. They can even serve as an example of what truth and love should look like, because the strength of their bond is undeniable."I love you, not just for who you are, but for the way you made a better man out of me. Now I try, I try, I swear baby every day I try to live a life deserving of this joy you give to me, to me. Now you got your funny ways, girl. Lord knows I've got mine. Still we keep on getting better, better all the time cuz we got something real, babe." His love for her goes beyond just the beauty that encompasses her and who she is. It extends to the fact that she touches him in such a way that it inspires him to change and grow (a sign of a healthy relationship). His response to such a love is to try his best to give and love her the same way so that he is worthy of what she gives. Of course, he acknowledges that they each have their quirks and things that make them less than awesome at times, but they love each other to work with and through things, because the love that they share makes it worth it.
"Don't ever question what my heart needs tomorrow; girl, I just want the same ole love you gave me today. We got it for sure - the kind of love that knows that joy brings some sorrow, but we can't go wrong if we just hold on. Ain't nothing stronger." While it is sometimes easy to get insecure when things change or if something happens, he is setting her mind at ease early, assuring her that he will always only ever need the love that she is currently giving him. He recognizes that love will sometimes have its sorrowful moments, but if they continue to push and work at it together, they will continue to make it and live in a real, beautiful love. Because of the time that they have invested, the strength that their love has been afforded makes it sure.
"Don't you know we got a real, don't you know we got a real love for sure?" He ends the song with the same question that he began it with. He is assured that their love is real, and he wants to make sure that she understands that it is real, especially since this seems to be such a rare occurrence nowadays. Because of that, this is indeed something to be treasured and kept.
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