Real Love
โบ The Beatles Lyrics
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Lost like some forgotten dreams
Seems that all I really was doing
Was waiting for you
Just like little girls and boys
Playing with their little toys
Seems like all they really were doing
Don't need to be alone
No need to be alone
It's real love, it's real
Yes, it's real love, it's real
From this moment on I know
Exactly where my life will go
Seems that all I really was doing
Was waiting for love
Don't need to be afraid
No need to be afraid
It's real love, it's real
Yes, it's real love, it's real
Thought I'd been in love before
But in my heart, I wanted more
Seems like all I really was doing
Was waiting for you
Don't need to be alone
Don't need to be alone
It's real love, it's real
It's real love, it's real
Yes, it's real love, it's real
It's real love, it's real
Yes, it's real love, it's real
It's real love, it's real
Yes, it's real love, it's real
It's real love, it's real
The lyrics to The Beatles' song "Real Love" convey a sense of longing and waiting for someone special to come into one's life. The first verse speaks of lost plans and forgotten dreams, suggesting that the singer's life lacked direction until the arrival of the person they were waiting for. The second verse compares this feeling to that of children playing with toys, which have no real purpose until love gives them meaning. The chorus emphasizes the realness of the love the singer has found, and the confidence and direction it has given to their life. The bridge offers a reflection on past relationships and how they pale in comparison to the true love the singer has found.
The song was released in 1995, more than 15 years after The Beatles disbanded, and was based on a demo John Lennon recorded in 1979, just one year before his death. The other members of the band, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, took Lennon's original demo and added their own instrumentation and harmonies to create the final version. The resulting song is a beautiful blend of Lennon's self-reflective lyrics and The Beatles' signature sound.
Interestingly, "Real Love" was the second posthumous Lennon release to become a hit, following "Free as a Bird," which was also based on a demo he had recorded in the late 1970s. The music videos for both songs were directed by the acclaimed filmmaker and animator, Kevin Godley, and featured footage of The Beatles as well as new footage that seamlessly blended with the old. The videos were praised for their creativity and emotional impact.
Overall, "Real Love" is a beautiful tribute to love and to John Lennon, showcasing the enduring power of his music and the impact he continues to have on generations of listeners. Its timeless message of the transformative power of love is just as relevant today as it was when Lennon first recorded the demo over 40 years ago.
Line by Line Meaning
All my little plans and schemes
All the little projects I worked on and the ideas I had
Lost like some forgotten dreams
Vanished from my memory like some vague long-time ago fantasies
Seems that all I really was doing
It appears that what I truly dedicated myself to was
Was waiting for you
Eagerly anticipating your arrival
Just like little girls and boys
Similar to how young kids act
Playing with their little toys
Spending their time with their miniature objects
Seems like all they really were doing
It appears what they were genuinely involved in was
Was waiting for love
Eagerly anticipating someone to share their love with
Don't need to be alone
It's unnecessary to be by oneself
No need to be alone
There's no use in being solitary
It's real love, it's real
This is genuine love, it's not a facade
Yes, it's real love, it's real
Undoubtedly, this is authentic love
From this moment on I know
Starting from now, I am aware
Exactly where my life will go
Precisely the direction my life will take
Thought I'd been in love before
I had the impression I had loved previously
But in my heart, I wanted more
Nevertheless, deep down, I yearned for something else
It's real love, it's real
This is genuine love, it's not a facade
It's real love, it's real
This is authentic love
Yes, it's real love, it's real
Truly, this is the genuine thing
It's real love, it's real
This is not a figment of my imagination, it's a true feeling
It's real love, it's real
This is sincere love, it's not a pretence
Yes, it's real love, it's real
Without a doubt, this is genuine love
It's real love, it's real
This is authentic love
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Lyrics
My sweet Lord
My Lord
Mmm, my Lord
I really want to see you
Really want to be with you
Really want to see you, Lord
But it takes so long, my Lord
My sweet Lord
My Lord
My Lord
I really want to know you
Really want to go with you
Really want to show you, Lord
But it won't take long, my Lord (Hallelujah)
My sweet Lord (Hallelujah)
My Lord (Hallelujah)
My sweet Lord (Hallelujah)
Really want to see you
Really want to see you
Really want to see you, Lord
Really want to see you, Lord
But it takes so long, my lord (Hallelujah)
My sweet Lord (Hallelujah)
My Lord (Hallelujah)
My Lord (Hallelujah)
I really want to know you (Hallelujah)
Really want to go with you (Hallelujah)
Really want to show you, Lord (Ah, ah)
But it won't take long, my Lord (Ah, ah, hallelujah)
Mm, mm, mm (Hallelujah)
My sweet Lord (Hallelujah)
My, my Lord (Hallelujah)
Mm, mm, my Lord (Hare Krishna)
My, my, my Lord (Hare Krishna)
Oh, oh my sweet Lord (Krishna Krishna)
Ooh, ooh, ooh (Hare Hare)
Now, I really want to see you (Hare Rama)
Really want to be with you (Hare Rama)
Really want to see you, Lord (Ah, ah)
But it takes so long, my Lord (Ah, ah, hallelujah)
Mm, my Lord (Hallelujah)
My, my, my Lord (Hare Krishna)
My sweet Lord (Hare Krishna)
My sweet Lord (Krishna Krishna)
My lord (Hare Hare)
Mm, mm (Gurur Brahma)
Mm, mm (Gurur Vishnu)
Mm, mm (Gurur Devo)
Mm, mm (Maheshwarah)
My sweet Lord (Guru Sakshata)
My sweet Lord (Parabrahma)
My, my, my Lord (Tasmayi Shree)
My, my, my, my Lord (Guruve namah)
My sweet Lord (Hare Rama)
(Hare Krishna)
My sweet Lord (Hare Krishna)
My sweet Lord (Krishna Krishna)
My lord (Hare Hare)
@octaviodossantosgouveiafil8507
An artificial intelligence will never be able to make a song like this. It takes human intelligence, feeling and spirituality. Only an enlightened brain like G.Harrison could give us this gift !
@quasar4601
AI will next century ๐๐
@LJ777
They already doing that jack
@quasar4601
@@LJ777 , NOT TRUE AI. Just a raw computer power. NO AI exists that knows its alive
@caliemm4558
It is pretty special yes
@carmenbrown3437
A robot couldn't have created the heart felt stuff.
@mateot7170
My mom passed away today after living 7+ years with Alzheimerโs disease. My dad played this song for her just momentโs before she passed. I had no idea she loved this particular song, but she did and it was the last thing she heard. I now have something to listen to that will take me right back to her whenever I hear it. Thank you Mr Harrison๐๐ป
@SoulCircusGospelChoir
May She rest in peace and sempiternal light.
@matt75hooper
Godspeed to you. My dad left when I was two. One night..... I came downstairs and heard this song playing in the living room. I peeked around the corner and it was my dad. He was slow shadow dancing to this song all by himself. Something told me to keep quiet and take it all in. He was a gentle soul that got lost & trapped in a bottle. How I cherish this song. It made forgiveness very easy.
@davidsiracuse6672
I am sorry for your loss my friend.