Keep It Real
Earth Wind & Fire Lyrics
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Cause you're my lady you're the one
Love just don't happen overnight my honey
Let's take out time baby
And make it right
Cause I want to love you
(keep it real)
(can you girl)
Cause I really need you
(can you keep it real with me)
My hearts been going around in circles
Looking for you
Baby, you're the one
Might take more than just a day or two
To make sure our love is true
This is what we need to do
Make sure the love is true
(keep it real)
Invest the time in you
(can you girl)
Cause my love is coming through
(can you)
Can you keep it real for me
Gone tomorrow here today
These are all the games we play
Baby, keep it real
The lyrics to Earth Wind & Fire's "Keep it Real" are about the importance of patience and trust in a relationship. The singer acknowledges that true love takes time to develop and that it's important to invest that time in order for the love to be real and genuine. The chorus emphasizes this message, with the singer asking his partner to "keep it real" and demonstrate trust and commitment to the relationship.
The repeated use of the phrase "keep it real" creates a sense of urgency and importance, as the singer wants to make sure that his partner understands the significance of their relationship and the need for honesty and authenticity. The bridge adds to this sense of urgency, with the singer acknowledging that relationships can be fleeting and that we need to hold onto what's important in order to make them work.
Overall, the lyrics to "Keep it Real" emphasize the importance of trust, patience, and commitment in a relationship. The repetition of the phrase "keep it real" underscores the urgency of these messages and encourages listeners to invest in their relationships in order to make them genuine and lasting.
Line by Line Meaning
Gotta be right Gotta hold tight my baby
I need to be right and keep a tight grip on you, my love.
Cause you're my lady you're the one
You are my lady, and the only one for me.
Love just don't happen overnight my honey
Love takes time and cannot happen overnight, my dear.
Let's take out time baby
We should take our time, baby.
And make it right
And make our love right.
Cause I want to love you (keep it real)
I want to love you sincerely.
And I want to trust you (can you girl)
I want to trust you, can you do it, girl?
Cause I really need you (can you keep it real with me)
I need you, can you keep it real with me?
My hearts been going around in circles
My heart has been searching in circles.
Looking for you Baby, you're the one
I have been searching for you, and you are the one.
Might take more than just a day or two
It might take longer than just a few days.
To make sure our love is true
To ensure that our love is sincere.
This is what we need to do
This is what we must do.
Make sure the love is true (keep it real)
We must ensure our love is sincere.
Invest the time in you (can you girl)
We must invest time in each other, can you do it, girl?
Cause my love is coming through (can you)
My love is strong, can you handle it?
Can you keep it real for me
Can you be sincere with me?
Gone tomorrow here today
Life is unpredictable and fleeting.
These are all the games we play
These are the games we play in life and love.
Baby, keep it real
My love, please be sincere with me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: SHAWN CARTER, SHAWN C CARTER, JOHN ROBINSON, GLORIA E STEWART, PHILLIP ANTHONY WHITE
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