In February 2011, the band announced they would be going on an indefinite hiatus. On November 17th, 2011, Martin Johnson tweeted "#boyslikegirlsisback", revealing that the group has not broken up but members are taking a rest and engaging in various side projects. The band has released three studio albums: 'Boys Like Girls' (2006), 'Love Drunk' (2009) and 'Crazy World' (2012). They have had three U.S. Top 40 singles as well: "The Great Escape", "Love Drunk", and "Two is Better Than One" (featuring Taylor Swift). In 2022, they started touring again. In 2023, they released "BLOOD AND SUGAR", their first new song in 11 years, and teased a new album.
Real Thing
Boys Like Girls Lyrics
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She's got the summer blowing through her hair
She turns it up
She says tonight you take me anywhere
Bobby's in luck
Hes got a fire burning in his eyes
He turns it up
And he says girl you better hold on tight
Cause this is the real thing
Love changes everything
This is the night when every heart's exploding
The real thing
Slow down it's happening
'Cause you got time to burn in the heat of the moment
That summer radio
Fireworks off the patio
3 A-M string of green lights in a row
And the real thing
Love can change anything
If you can just let go (let's go!)
(The real thing, the real thing)
Jamie's alive
She's got him rushing through her veins tonight
So hit the lights
It feels too good to ever say goodbye
Cause this is the real thing
Love changes everything
This is the night when every heart's exploding
The real thing
Slow down it's happening
'Cause you got time to burn in the heat of the moment
That summer radio
Fireworks off the patio
3 A-M string of green lights in a row
And the real thing
Love can change anything
If you can just let go
Whoa
Can't pull the brakes on this runaway train
'Cause whoa
This is the heartache that won't go away
Yeah, Jamie's in love
She's got the summer blowing through her hair
Cause this is the real thing
Love changes everything
This is the night when every heart's exploding
The real thing
Slow down it's happening
'Cause you got time to burn in the heat of the moment
That summer radio
Fireworks off the patio
3 A-M string of green lights in a row
And the real thing
Love can change anything
If you can just let go
Just let go
Jamie just let go
(The real thing, the real thing)
Boys Like Girls's song "Real Thing" is a love song that describes the feelings of two people, Jamie and Bobby, who are deeply in love with each other. The opening lines introduce Jamie, who is described as being in love and has the summer blowing through her hair. She urges Bobby to take her anywhere that night, and he responds by telling her to hold on tight. The chorus emphasizes that this is the real thing, and love can change everything if they just let go.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that this is a moment they will never forget, the night when every heart is exploding with love. The lyrics describe the beautiful scenery around them, such as the summer radio, fireworks off the patio, and string of green lights at 3AM. Jamie and Bobby are both deeply in love, and they are living in the moment, knowing that they have time to burn before the night is over.
The song ends with the refrain of the chorus, emphasizing that this is the real thing and that love can change anything if they just let go. It's a powerful message that reminds us to live in the moment and to cherish the people we love.
Line by Line Meaning
Jamie's in love
Jamie has fallen in love
She's got the summer blowing through her hair
She feels the warm and beautiful summer breeze in her hair
She turns it up
She raises the excitement level
She says tonight you take me anywhere
She wants to go anywhere with her lover
Bobby's in luck
Bobby is fortunate
Hes got a fire burning in his eyes
Bobby is filled with passion
He turns it up
He intensifies the moment
And he says girl you better hold on tight
He asks his lover to hold on tight
Cause this is the real thing
This is true love
Love changes everything
Love has the power to change everything
This is the night when every heart's exploding
This is a night of intense emotion and passion
Slow down it's happening
Take it slow, enjoy the moment
'Cause you got time to burn in the heat of the moment
There's no need to rush, there's plenty of time to enjoy the moment
That summer radio
The sound of the summer
Fireworks off the patio
Fireworks exploding outside
3 A-M string of green lights in a row
A line of green lights shining at 3 A.M.
And the real thing
This is true love
Love can change anything
Love has the power to change anything
If you can just let go (let's go!)
If you can just surrender yourself to the moment
Jamie's alive
Jamie feels alive
She's got him rushing through her veins tonight
She feels excited and nervous at the same time
So hit the lights
Turn off the lights
It feels too good to ever say goodbye
The moment is too good to end
Whoa
An expression of being overwhelmed
Can't pull the brakes on this runaway train
The intense passion cannot be stopped
This is the heartache that won't go away
The pain of love will always remain
Yeah, Jamie's in love
Jamie is deeply in love
Just let go
Surrender yourself to the moment
Jamie just let go
Jamie, let yourself go and feel the passion of true love
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: DAVID KATZ, MARTIN JOHNSON, SAM HOLLANDER
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