Got To Be Real
David Foster & Friends Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics to David Foster & Friends' song "Got To Be Real" are all about validation of the love someone feels for another person. The repetition of "what you find, what you feel now, what you know to be real" reinforces the message that in matters of the heart, it is important to trust your instincts and feelings. The singer goes on to declare their love for their partner, acknowledging that it is real and that their love is reciprocated.
The chorus of the song, "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," emphasizes the solidity and permanence of their love for one another. The song essentially celebrates the joy and beauty of true, authentic love, that is based on mutual understanding, trust and respect.
Overall, "Got To Be Real" can be seen as a love anthem that validates the importance of trusting one's instincts and recognizing the true nature of one's feelings. It is a feel-good song that has a universal appeal and has stood the test of time as a classic disco hit.
Line by Line Meaning
What you find-ah
The things you discover or learn
What you feel now
The emotions you are currently experiencing
What you know-a
The knowledge you have gained or the truth you have realized
To be real
To be authentic and genuine
Ooh, your love's for real now
You have come to the understanding that your love is authentic and genuine
You know that your love is my love
You understand that we share a mutual love
My love is your love
I also share the same love for you
Our love is here to stay
Our genuine love for each other is long-lasting
What you find, ah
The knowledge or truth you have discovered
What you feel now
The emotions you are currently experiencing
What you know-a
The truth or knowledge you have realized
To be real
To be authentic and genuine
What you find, ah
The discovery or realization you have made
What you feel now
The emotions you are currently experiencing
What you know-a
The knowledge or truth you have realized
To be real
To be authentic and genuine
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHERYL LYNN, DAVID FOSTER, DAVID PAICH
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