There aren't many DJs in today's world of music that can claim technical ma… Read Full Bio ↴There aren't many DJs in today's world of music that can claim technical mastery of the lost art of DJing. Spinbad, on the other hand, can blend, scratch, cut, mix, spin, and combine all of these traits with a musical sensibility that can accommodate people of any class, race, and culture; ultimately making him one of the most powerful and sought after DJs in music. With primetime mixshows on New York's premiere urban station, Power 105.1, and the country's number one top 40 station, New York's Z100, plus Live In The Den with Big Tigger a syndicated show touching more than 60 different markets, numerous TV performances, live appearances and an overseas resume that spans 20 different countries, if you're a fan of music and a great show, you've heard him tear down the wheels of steel. Spinbad possesses a universal appeal that transcends your average DJ. Spinbad is Music... Just as the worldwide music audience has realized the power of Spinbad, so have many major brands. International powerhouses such as Nike, T-Mobile, and most recently, Pepsi have tabbed Spinbad to represent their brand both nationally and internationally... Despite having appeared on such TV shows as Saturday Night Live, Letterman, Leno, and Conan, and touring worldwide with multi-platimun artists such as Moby, Dido, and No Doubt, Spinbad isn't satisfied. He plans to get into production and start his own record label in the very near future. Considering that his humble plan back in the '80s in Rosedale, Queens to be a DJ has turned into a worldwide phenomenon, chances are you'll be nodding your head to his vision sometime soon.

Got To Be Real
DJ Spinbad Lyrics

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What you find-ah
What you feel now
What you know-a
To be real

What you find, ah
(I think I love you, baby)
What you feel now

(I feel I need you, baby)
What you know-a
To be real

Ooh, your love's for real now
You know that your love is my love
My love is your love
Our love is here to stay

What you find-ah
What you feel now
What you know-a
To be real

Ooh, your love's for real now
You know that your love is my love
My love is your love
Our love is here to stay

What you find, ah
(I think I love you, baby)
What you feel now
(I feel I need you, baby)
What you know-a
To be real

What you find, ah
(I think I love you, baby)
What you feel now
(I feel I need you)

What you know-a
To be real

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of DJ Spinbad's song Got To Be Real celebrate the authenticity and depth of a romantic connection. The chorus emphasizes the importance of recognizing and acknowledging the reality of one's feelings, as represented by the refrain "what you find-ah, what you feel now, what you know-a, to be real." This refrain serves as a reminder to the listener that real love isn't just about surface-level attraction or infatuation, but rather a true emotional bond that withstands the test of time.

The verse lyrics build on this theme of genuine love, with lines such as "your love's for real now" and "my love is your love, our love is here to stay." These phrases suggest a mutual commitment and trust between partners that elevates their relationship beyond a superficial fling. Additionally, the use of "ah" and "a" as syllables throughout the song's lyrics imbues the words with a sense of playful energy and an almost childlike simplicity, emphasizing the purity and sincerity of the song's message.

Overall, DJ Spinbad's Got To Be Real is both a celebration and a reminder of the power of authentic connections, and a call to listeners to recognize and honor the depth of their own emotions.

Line by Line Meaning

What you find-ah
I believe I have discovered love

What you feel now
I am experiencing a compelling need for you

What you know-a
I have confirmed that my feelings are genuine

To be real
This is authentic love

Ooh, your love's for real now
Your love is sincere and true

You know that your love is my love
We are in love with each other

My love is your love
Our love is mutual

Our love is here to stay
Our love will endure

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Cheryl Lynn, David Foster, David Paich

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