The most successful remix single was of the American R&B singer Shanice's 1991 single, "I Love Your Smile". It surpassed the success of the original track, reaching #2 on both the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart.
Driza Bone's most popular track, as an artist, was the song "Real Love", which reached #16 on the UK Singles Chart in June 1991, before they had remixed "I Love Your Smile". At the time of the single, Drizabone were mainstays April and Garcia, plus vocalist Sophie Jones. Jones had performed the original demo versions of the song, but was not really interested in a musical career, and Dee Heron ( Jamaica, West Indies) gave up her secretary's job to take over her role. The follow-up hit was "Catch the Fire" (UK #54). However, Heron then became the group's second casualty. Having decided that her vocal range was too limited, the backroom duo spent several months auditioning for more suitable replacements. They filled their time by performing remix duties for Linda Layton ("Without You (One On One)"), Alison Limerick, Lisa Stansfield ("Change") and the aforementioned Shanice.
They eventually met the Atlanta, Georgia based singer Kymberley Peer ( Detroit, Michigan), who had formerly worked with Howard Hewitt and Freddie Jackson. She was also a partly established actress, having appeared alongside Marvin Winans and Vanessa Bell Armstrong in the musical, Don't Get Got Started. She was on hand to record Drizabone's first single in three years, "Pressure", which prefaced their long awaited debut album. Thus followed "Pressure" (UK #33), "Brightest Star" (UK #45), and a re-release of "Real Love" in 1995 (UK #24, their biggest hit since the original version of the track). Driza Bone also had a charting album in 1994, titled Conspiracy, which debuted and peaked at #72 on the UK Albums Chart in November of that year. All of their chart successes were released on the Fourth & Broadway record label.
Real Love
Driza Bone Lyrics
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Now I'm here out on my own
Trying to live my life
And now you wanna come back
But I don't need no brand new lies, listen up
I want a love that's serious
No time to play love games
So if you wanna be with me
You gotta give it up
Real love
I know I wanna have one
Real love
Gonna try and get some
Real love
Everybody needs one
Real love
Got to have real love
All my friends are telling me
I should give you another try
But I don't need opinions
To deal with what I have on my mind, listen up
I want a love that's serious
No time to play love games
I don't wanna be nobody's fool
So if you wanna be with me
You gotta give it up
Real love
I know I wanna have one
Real love
Gonna try and get some
Real love
Everybody needs one
Real love
Got to have real love
Real love
Oh, oh, ah
Oh, oh, ah
Oh, oh, ah (Oh, yeah)
Oh, oh, ah
Oh, oh, ah
Oh, oh, ah
Oh, oh, ah (Give it up)
Oh, oh, ah
Real love
I know I wanna have one
Real love
Gonna try and get some
Real love
Everybody needs one
Real love
Got to have real love
Real love
I know I wanna have one
Real love
Gonna try and get some
Real love
Everybody needs one
Real love
Got to have real love
Real love
Ow, ow, ow
Real love
I know I wanna have one
Real love
Gonna try and get some
Real love
Everybody needs one
Real love
Got to have real love
Real love
Real love (Huh...uh...uh...)
Real love (I don't need opinions)
(Don't need your advice)
(Real love)
(Got to give real love)
Real love
The lyrics of Driza Bone's song "Real Love" are about the singer's desire for genuine affection and commitment in a romantic relationship. The singer talks about moving on from a previous relationship, attempting to live their life without the other person. However, the person they were with previously returns and begs for another chance. The singer acknowledges that they aren't interested in any more false promises or lies and wants a partner that is serious about their relationship. The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's need for authentic and committed love, stating that everyone needs real love, and they will try to find it. They don't see the value in giving their former lover another chance if it is not with genuine intentions. The song focuses on the importance of honesty, depth, and realness in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I said I would get over you
I thought I would move on from you
Now I'm here out on my own
But now I'm here, left to myself
Trying to live my life
Trying to move on and live my life
And now you wanna come back
And now you want to come back into my life
But I don't need no brand new lies, listen up
But I won't fall for your lies again, listen to me
I want a love that's serious
I want a real, serious, and committed love
No time to play love games
Not interested in playing games when it comes to love
I don't wanna be nobody's fool
I don't want to be tricked or deceived by anyone
So if you wanna be with me
If you want to be with me
You gotta give it up
You have to be real and honest with me
Real love
I want a true and honest love
I know I wanna have one
I know I want to experience it
Gonna try and get some
I'll try to find and experience it
Everybody needs one
Everyone needs true and genuine love
Got to have real love
I need to have and experience true love for myself
All my friends are telling me
My friends are advising me
I should give you another try
To give you another chance
But I don't need opinions
But I don't need anyone's opinions
To deal with what I have on my mind, listen up
To deal with what's on my mind, listen to me
Oh, oh, ah
Give it up
Be real and honest
Ow, ow, ow
Lyrics © STEPHANIE FRIEDMAN MUSIC
Written by: BILLY FREEMAN, VINCENT GARCIA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mjking8704
Absolutely obsessed with this song!. They don’t make RnB like this anyone
@roystankemp1242
Is this RnB? How about mid-tempo house? A little bit of Acid Jazz? Dance music? lol. Okay, I know, categorizing does not solve anything.
@Afrojoeful
@@roystankemp1242 all sub genres of rnb me thinks
@roystankemp1242
@@Afrojoeful acid jazz cannot possibly fall under RnB. But jazz
@Afrojoeful
@@roystankemp1242 you probably right but this was defo an rnb hit especially if you add soul to complete the genre
@neilcroonM3
Soulful house with a Philly feel and late 70’s vibe
@paulchapman7951
Absolutely brilliant always loved this ..A true classic and I am 63 years old !
@grumholt7076
Am a 62 year old whippersnapper😂 and never tire of it.
@xolanindlovu243
Agree with you Paul,here I am still enjoying this classic at age 50
@leeeastwood6368
you young'uns!😁