Are You Real
Harold Mabern/Kieran Overs Lyrics

The lyrics of the song “Are You Real” by Harold Mabern/Kieran Overs's focuses on the idea that beauty can make people act irrationally. The opening line, “You are too beautiful, my dear, to be true / And I am a fool for beauty” shows how the singer is struck by the beauty of the person they are addressing. They go on to say that they are “fooled by a feeling” which could be interpreted to mean that they are not thinking clearly or logically.

The lyrics then shift to discussing how the person's beauty is so captivating that it's impossible for just one person to appreciate. “You are too beautiful for one man alone / For one lucky fool to be with / When there are other men / With eyes of their own to see with.” This line can be interpreted as the singer recognizing that they are not the only one to be drawn to this person and that there is likely competition for their attention.

The lyrics then delve into the idea that love cannot be shared and that the singer is aware that the person they are addressing may be comparing them to others. “Love does not stand sharing / Not if one cares / Have you been comparing / My every kiss with theirs.” This line shows insecurity and may indicate that the singer is afraid of losing the person they are addressing to someone else. The final lines of the song, “If, on the other hand, I'm faithful to you / It's not through a sense of duty / You are too beautiful / And I am a fool for beauty” show that the singer is willing to be faithful to the person not because of obligation but because of their beauty.