During the summer of 1989, Watley's "Real Love" video, directed by David Fincher, was nominated for six MTV Video Music Awards including Breakthrough Video, Best Art Direction, Best Dance Video, and Best Female Video at the 1989 award show. That record was held until Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson's video "Scream" received eleven VMA nominations in 1995. The song was also nominated for a Soul Train Music Award for Best Female Single. The music video premiered in March 1989 on Cable television networks.
Real Love
Jody Watley 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
Jody Watley's song "Real Love" talks about the singer's desire to find a meaningful, genuine love that isn't based on games or empty promises. The lyrics express her independence and determination to live her life on her own terms, without the influence of other people's opinions or pressures. She recognizes that having a real love may not be an easy task, but it is something everyone needs and wants.
The song's chorus emphasizes Watley's need for "real love" and her willingness to do whatever it takes to get it. She refuses to settle for anything less than what she truly wants and deserves, and she encourages others to do the same. Through her lyrics, she embodies a sense of empowerment and self-respect that is both inspiring and relatable.
Overall, "Real Love" conveys a message of self-love and determination that is still relevant today. It encourages listeners to pursue their dreams and refuse to settle for less than what they deserve in their personal relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I said I would get over you
I promised myself to move on
Now I'm here out on my own
I'm standing on my own feet
Trying to live my life
I’m trying to move forward
And now you wanna come back
Now you want me back in your life
But I don't need no brand new lies, listen up
I don’t want any more lies and I'm not listening to it anymore.
I want a love that's serious
I want real love with someone who takes it seriously.
No time to play love games
No time for superficial games.
I don't wanna be nobody's fool
I don’t want to be taken advantage of.
So if you wanna be with me
If you want a relationship with me
You gotta give it up
You have to commit to real love
Real love
Authentic, genuine love
I know I wanna have one
I know I want and deserve real love
Gonna try and get some
I’m going to look for it with intention.
Everybody needs one
We all need real love in our lives.
Got to have real love
Real love is a must-have.
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 others’ opinions
To deal with what I have on my mind, listen up
I’m going to deal with my own thoughts and feelings about it.
Oh, oh, ah
Vocalization
Give it up
Give me the real love
Ow, ow, ow
Vocalization
Huh...uh...uh...
Vocalization
I don't need opinions
I don’t need others’ opinions
Don't need your advice
I don’t need your advice
Got to give real love
You must give me real love
Real love
Authentic, genuine love
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION
Written by: BILLY FREEMAN, VINCENT GARCIA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jody Watley
Happy Anniversary!!
#OTD May 6, 1989
"Real Love" ❤️ 💃🏾
Peaked at #1 on the @billboard Hot R&B #and Dance charts
✍️🏾 Written by: J. Watley, A. Cymone
Chart Note➡ #2 Hot 100
👉🏾 One of the biggest Pop & R&B singles of 1989! 🔥
Video directed by David Fincher remains one of MTV Awards Most Nominated Videos Of All Time
#JodyWatley
themirrorsofmymind
@Rodney McClinton 3:13 YES! I love that as much as I love her big hoop earrings!
SIDE NOTE:
Watching this video just made me think of something...
My mother was extremely jealous of the respect that men got simply because they happened to be born male and she treated myself and my 2 brothers as if we were born with chauvinistic qualities, while she tried to emulate what she seemed to think were powerful masculine traits in order to command respect.
She was "gangsta" and "thuggish" long before it ever became the norm!
It impresses me to see Ms. Watley use her masculine qualities with a style and confidence that doesn't seek to emasculate men (as was my mother's intention).
And her runway strut gives me new life... 😎😎😎😎😎
oldsmobile6
♪ I said I would get over you
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
I don't wanna be nobodys 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
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 nobodys 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
(Yeah)
Real love
(Got to give real love)
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
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
laoshu505000
Classic
Rash Khan
👍
Paprika Child
R. I. P Laoshu 😢
813cattgirl
I love how, almost 25 years later, the fashions in this video still look fresh and current. Jody was - and still is - a true class act.
Manuel Mora
Period !!!!
mollyvrogers
@Manuel Mora l
Danny Wall
So true, even now in 2023. You can see the influence this video had well into the 90s. And even today?
Joe Ortiz
Agreed 💯
Keith Coates
People also forget her free lance dancing with the music. One of the best
BQ Kmg
Late 1980s..(1987-1989) solo very talented artist Jody Watley still bringing in hits after leaving Shalamar in 1983...God bless you Jody for your great music.