REAL LOVE
Eric Benet' Lyrics


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Oh babe
Don’t you know you we got a real
Real love ooh

Precious, a word that comes to mind
When the morning comes and you’re asleep by my side
Cherish a word that could describe
How our love has stood the many tests of time in our lives
There's a whirlwind of changes this life may bring
But the real thing just holds on come what may

And we've got something real, real love, real love ooh
Real love,
In a world full of make believe
We got something real good, real love
Yes, real love, I bet everything on you and me

I love you not just for who you are
For the way you made a better man out of me
Now I try, I try, I swear baby every day I try
To live a life deserving of this joy
You give to me, oh to me
Now you got your funny ways girl
Lord knows I've got mine
But keep on getting better, better all the time

And we got some real love, real love uh
Real love,
In a world where nothing’s what it seems
We got something real good, real love
Just standing strong for the whole word to see

Don’t ever question what my heart needs tomorrow
Girl I just want the same old love you gave me today
We got it for sure
Kind of love that knows that joy brings some sorrow
But we can’t go wrong if we just hold on
Ain't nothing strong

And we've got something real, real love, real love uh
Real love,
In a world full of make believe
We got something real good, real love
Yes, real love, I bet everything on you and me

Don’t you know we got a real
Don’t you know we got a real love for sure
Don’t you know we got a real
Don’t you know we got a real love for sure

Don’t you know we got a real
Don’t you know we got a real love for sure




Don’t you know we got a real
Don’t you know we got a real love for sure

Overall Meaning

Eric Benét's song Real Love is a tribute to the strength and endurance of true love in a world full of make-believe. Benét sings about the depth of love that he shares with his partner and how it has stood the test of time. This genuine love, Benét believes, is rare and valuable, something to hold onto in a world fraught with change and uncertainty. He uses words like 'precious' and 'cherish' to describe the love he has for his partner and marvels at how they have both helped make each other better people.


In the chorus of the song, Benét celebrates the 'real love' that he has found, a love that is not based on illusions or superficialities, but something that is grounded in reality. He sees this love as something to hold onto fiercely, something that can weather any storm, and something that is far more valuable than anything else the world has to offer. He acknowledges that there will be joys and sorrows along the way, but the strength of their love will help them overcome any obstacle.


Overall, Real Love is a heartfelt tribute to a love that is genuine, authentic, and built to last. It's a song that speaks to the power of true love in a world that often values other things more highly.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh babe
Addressing the loved one.


Don’t you know you we got a real
Asserting the presence of a genuine love.


Real love ooh
Reiterating the authenticity of their love.


Precious, a word that comes to mind
Describing the significance of their love.


When the morning comes and you’re asleep by my side
Recalling the peaceful moments shared with the loved one.


Cherish a word that could describe
Suggesting another word that depicts their love.


How our love has stood the many tests of time in our lives
Highlighting the strength of their love through challenges.


There's a whirlwind of changes this life may bring
Acknowledging the unpredictable nature of life.


But the real thing just holds on come what may
Affirming the tenacity of genuine love.


And we've got something real, real love, real love ooh
Repeating the existence of real love.


Real love,
Further emphasizing the realness of their love.


In a world full of make believe
Contrasting their love with the artificiality of the world.


We got something real good, real love
Expressing gratitude for their genuine love.


Yes, real love, I bet everything on you and me
Demonstrating unwavering trust and commitment to their love.


I love you not just for who you are
Acknowledging the loved one's positive influence on the singer.


For the way you made a better man out of me
Attributing personal growth to the loved one's presence in his life.


Now I try, I try, I swear baby every day I try
Committing to continuously improving for the sake of their love.


To live a life deserving of this joy
Striving to live a worthy life to fully embrace their joyful love.


You give to me, oh to me
Recognizing and expressing the happiness brought by the loved one.


Now you got your funny ways girl
Acknowledging the loved one's quirks and unique personality.


Lord knows I've got mine
Acknowledging his own flaws and imperfections.


But keep on getting better, better all the time
Encouraging each other's personal growth and improvement for their love.


And we got some real love, real love uh
Reaffirming their genuine love.


Real love,
Reemphasizing the authenticity of their love.


In a world where nothing’s what it seems
Highlighting the deceptive nature of the world.


We got something real good, real love
Expressing gratitude for their unwavering love amidst a treacherous world.


Just standing strong for the whole word to see
Teaming up and staying steadfast in their love as an inspiration for others.


Don’t ever question what my heart needs tomorrow
Declaring the commitment to the loved one's happiness and well-being.


Girl I just want the same old love you gave me today
Yearning for the perpetual renewal of their genuine love.


We got it for sure
Asserting the certainty of their love.


Kind of love that knows that joy brings some sorrow
Acknowledging the ups and downs of real love.


But we can’t go wrong if we just hold on
Encouraging perseverance and trust for their genuine love.


Ain't nothing strong
Reiterating the power of real love.


Don’t you know we got a real
Repeating the reality of their love.


Don’t you know we got a real love for sure
Affirming the certainty of their genuine love.


Don’t you know we got a real
Reemphasizing the reality of their love.


Don’t you know we got a real love for sure
Asserting the truth of their unwavering love.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERIC BENET JORDAN, GEORGE T. JR. NASH

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Ron Haywood

Ooh...yeah...oh baby
Don't you know we got a real, real love?
Precious, a word that comes to mind
When the morning comes and you're asleep by my side
Cherish, a word that could describe
How our love has stood the many tests of time in our lives
There's a world wind of changes this life may bring (yeah baby)
But the real thing just holds on, come what may
And we've got something real baby (real love)
Ooh (real love) In a world full of make believe
We've got something real girl (real love) ooh yes (real love)
I'll bet everything on you (everything)and me

I love you, not just for who you are (aw baby)
But for the way you've made a better man out of me girl
(Yes you did, yes you did)
Now I try, I try, I swear baby every day I try (try yeah)
To live a life deserving of this joy you give to me...all to me
Now you got your funny ways girl
Lord knows I got mine
Still we keep on getting better, better all the time (all the time)
Cause we've got something real baby (real love)
Ooh (real love) In a world where nothing's what it seems
(Ooh nothing's what it seems)
We've got something real girl (real love) (real love)
Just standing strong for the whole world to see
(The whole world baby)

Don't ever question what my heart needs tomorrow (Naw girl)
Girl I just want the same old love you gave me today
(We got it for sure)
The kind of love that knows that joy brings some sorrow (Oh yeah)
But we can't go wrong (oh)
If we just hold on (yeah)
Ain't nothing stronger (hey)
We've got something real baby (real love) ooh (real love)

Ooh, ooh, ooh
Oh we've got something real girl (real love) ooh (real love) (yeah)
I'll bet everything, everything on you and me

Don't you know we've got a real love
Don't you know we've got a real love for sure
In this world where nothing's what it seems girl oh
Don't you know we've got a real love
Don't you know we've got a real love for sure
Don't you know we've got a real love (real love
Don't you know we've got a real love for sure
Baby I can't wait to spend another day in yours arms yeah, yeah, yeah
Don't you know we've got a real love
Don't you know we've got a real love for sure



All comments from YouTube:

Vondra Jones

I had REAL LOVE for (53) years. We were “high school sweethearts.” Got married and have (2) beautiful daughters. God called him home in 2015.😭😭😭 I miss him EVERY DAY!! There will NEVER be another LOVE like OURS!❤️❤️❤️🌟👑💜 #KingOfMyHeart😘

Liddell Wilson

Found my real love after being away from her for 34years, we are together once again and it has been truly the real love 💕 we always remembered and cherish!

ANGELA OWEN

@Quneka Harris rrr

Marshall duke

I'm so happy for you. This is inspiring!!

Sabrina Green

This voice sounds like pure magic. Eric Benet! I love you!!!!

Elle Jay

Walked down the aisle to this last year. I cry every time I hear this. What a beautiful song and Eric Benet you sing the hell out of this!!!!!

Doreyah Ceasar

Yes he does! With real feeling! 1LUV

CE Avengers

My wife and I have this as our wedding song. 10yrs going strong

Audrey That Does Hair

It’s 2020 and I finally have REAL LOVE!!! I love this song!!!! 7/17/20

Tabitha Waters

So happy for you!!!

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