Until The Real Thing Comes Along
Ink Spots Lyrics


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I would work for you, I'd slave for you
I'd be a baker or a knave for you.
If that ain't love it'll have to do
Until the real thing comes along.

I'd gladly move the earth for you
To prove my love, dear, and its worth for you.
If that ain't love it'll have to do
Until the real thing comes along

With all the words, dear, at my command,
I just can't make you understand.
I'll always love you, darling, come what may.
My heart is yours. What more can I say?

I'd beg for you. I'd lie for you.
I'd draw the stars down from the sky for you.
If that ain't love it'll have to do
Until the real thing comes along.

With all the words, dear, at my command,
I just can't make you understand.
I'll always love you, darling, come what may.
My heart is yours. What more can I say?

I would rob, steal, beg, borrow and I'd lie for you.
I'd draw the stars down from the sky for you.




If that ain't love it'll have to do
Until the real thing comes along.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ink Spots’s song “Until The Real Thing Comes Along” talk about a love that is strong and intense; a love that makes one willing to do anything and everything to make it work. The song’s protagonist states that they would work, slave, bake or do anything to prove their love. They would move the earth and do everything in their capacity to show how much they care. The lyrics speak of a kind of devotion and willingness to put oneself in risky situations, like begging, stealing, borrowing, and lying. All of this is out of love.


However, the singer also says that if this isn’t sufficient, it will have to do “until the real thing comes along.” It hints at a certain insecurity. The singer is willing to show their love but is also afraid that it might not be enough for their love to be reciprocated. However, all said and done, the singer’s love is undying, and nothing can change that.


This song has a universal theme that everyone can relate to: the feeling of loving somebody so much that you are willing to do everything to be with them. Inkspots’ rendition of the song is soulful, and the melody is quite pleasant. It is a classic song that has been covered by many artists, including Etta James and Aretha Franklin.


Line by Line Meaning

I would work for you, I'd slave for you I'd be a baker or a knave for you. If that ain't love it'll have to do Until the real thing comes along.
I am willing to work tirelessly and do anything to make you happy, even if it means demeaning myself. If this is not love, then I will accept it for now, until I find true love.


I'd gladly move the earth for you To prove my love, dear, and its worth for you. If that ain't love it'll have to do Until the real thing comes along
I am ready to do the impossible to showcase my undying love for you, just to prove how much you mean to me. If this isn't true love, then I'll wait until it's real.


With all the words, dear, at my command, I just can't make you understand. I'll always love you, darling, come what may. My heart is yours. What more can I say?
Even though I possess excellent communication skills, I can't seem to convey my feelings for you. However, regardless of the situation at hand, I will always love you with an undying affection.


I'd beg for you. I'd lie for you. I'd draw the stars down from the sky for you. If that ain't love it'll have to do Until the real thing comes along.
Without a second thought, I would plead and deceive to fulfill your desires. I'm willing to bring down the stars to prove my love to you. If this isn't true love, I'll continue waiting until it comes along.


I would rob, steal, beg, borrow and I'd lie for you. I'd draw the stars down from the sky for you. If that ain't love it'll have to do Until the real thing comes along.
I am willing to do anything, including immoral deeds to fulfill the desires of the one I love. I'll even make the impossible happen to show my love. If this isn't true love, I'll keep searching until I find it.




Lyrics © IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: ALBERTA NICHOLS, L.E. FREEMAN, MANN HOLINER, SAMMY CAHN, SAUL CHAPLIN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@kevinsmithliberatoreyes6452

Trabajaría para ti, esclavo para ti
I'd work for you, I'd slave for you

Sería un mendigo o un bribón para ti
I'd be a beggar or knave for you

Si eso no es amor, tendrá que hacer
If that isn't love, it'll have to do

Hasta que las cosas reales vengan
Until the real things comes along

Con mucho gusto movería la tierra por ti
I'd gladly move the earth for you

Para demostrar mi amor querido y vale la pena para ti
To prove my love dear and it's worth to you

Si eso no es amor, tendrá que hacer
If that isn't love, it'll have to do

Hasta que las cosas reales vengan
Until the real things comes along

Con todas las palabras querida a mis órdenes
With all the words dear at my command

Simplemente no puedo hacerte entender
I just can't make you understand

Siempre te amaré cariño, pase lo que pase
I'll always love you darlin', come what may

Mi corazón es tuyo, ¿qué más puedo decir?
My heart is yours what more can I say

Suspiraría por ti oh, lloraré por ti
I'd sigh for you oh I'll cry for you

Quitaría las estrellas del cielo por ti
I'd tear the stars down from the sky for you

Si eso no es amor, tendrá que hacer
If that isn't love, it'll have to do

Hasta que llegue lo real
Until the real thing comes along

Con todas las palabras querida a mis órdenes
With all the words dear at my command

Simplemente no puedo hacerte entender
I just can't make you understand

Siempre te amaré cariño, pase lo que pase
I'll always love you darlin', come what may

Mi corazón es tuyo, ¿qué más puedo decir?
My heart is yours what more can I say

Suspiraría por ti y lloraré por ti
I'd sigh for you and I'll cry for you

Quitaría las estrellas del cielo por ti
I'd tear the stars down from the sky for you

Si eso no es amor, tendrá que hacer
If that ain't love, it'll have to do

Hasta que llegue lo real
Until the real thing comes along

Hasta que llegue lo real
Until the real thing comes along

Hasta que llegue lo real
Until the real thing comes along



All comments from YouTube:

@MG-ud6ci

The Ink Spots were the real thing. Am so glad they came along.

@rickgastlycc

Thank you so much for putting these videos up. This music helps me find a happier place when I'm lost, or confused. I feel as though I'm not in my right time while I listen to it. I feel at home. Again, thank you.

@jmtjet

These "so-called" singer of today should sit down and listen to the Ink spots with Bill Kenny in the lead. This man had perfect pitch and diction. That is rare. A true talent that was ahead of his time.

@tannerh.wilsonpianocaressi6201

Charlie Puth has a pretty accurate ear regarding chords and melodies.

@alihilalalmily6589

@PianoCaressing دنجب

@teamzy9388

true

@richarddavisjr.6090

BILL KENNY! WHAT A VOICE! GREAT RECORD!

@bernadettescott7578

I thought about relationships I was in but my deep strong love is for my mother who is in a nursing home right now, upon hearing this song for the first time, tears ran hard down my face. 6/29-6/30/19. 4:12-4:13 a.m 👑💒🌟🙌👸😊🌈❤📹📷🎥💎💍💃🌟🙌🙌🙌🙌

@spartenkiller897

This made my tear up a little, another great song Austin!

@kevinsmithliberatoreyes6452

Trabajaría para ti, esclavo para ti
I'd work for you, I'd slave for you

Sería un mendigo o un bribón para ti
I'd be a beggar or knave for you

Si eso no es amor, tendrá que hacer
If that isn't love, it'll have to do

Hasta que las cosas reales vengan
Until the real things comes along

Con mucho gusto movería la tierra por ti
I'd gladly move the earth for you

Para demostrar mi amor querido y vale la pena para ti
To prove my love dear and it's worth to you

Si eso no es amor, tendrá que hacer
If that isn't love, it'll have to do

Hasta que las cosas reales vengan
Until the real things comes along

Con todas las palabras querida a mis órdenes
With all the words dear at my command

Simplemente no puedo hacerte entender
I just can't make you understand

Siempre te amaré cariño, pase lo que pase
I'll always love you darlin', come what may

Mi corazón es tuyo, ¿qué más puedo decir?
My heart is yours what more can I say

Suspiraría por ti oh, lloraré por ti
I'd sigh for you oh I'll cry for you

Quitaría las estrellas del cielo por ti
I'd tear the stars down from the sky for you

Si eso no es amor, tendrá que hacer
If that isn't love, it'll have to do

Hasta que llegue lo real
Until the real thing comes along

Con todas las palabras querida a mis órdenes
With all the words dear at my command

Simplemente no puedo hacerte entender
I just can't make you understand

Siempre te amaré cariño, pase lo que pase
I'll always love you darlin', come what may

Mi corazón es tuyo, ¿qué más puedo decir?
My heart is yours what more can I say

Suspiraría por ti y lloraré por ti
I'd sigh for you and I'll cry for you

Quitaría las estrellas del cielo por ti
I'd tear the stars down from the sky for you

Si eso no es amor, tendrá que hacer
If that ain't love, it'll have to do

Hasta que llegue lo real
Until the real thing comes along

Hasta que llegue lo real
Until the real thing comes along

Hasta que llegue lo real
Until the real thing comes along

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