For Real
Lana Condor Lyrics
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When there's time to, when shit settles down
Are my tears see-through, does my heart bleed through?
I learn not to need you each time I leave town
You know I hate to give you up
And no, I′m never home enough
But as I drive away
The further I get, the stronger I feel
So independent, alone at the wheel
And maybe 'cause I'm okay without you
That′s how I know that I love you for real
That′s how I know it's for real
Oh, that′s how I know it's for real
You′re so much more than someone's someone
You can′t believe love if it's filling a void
And these hotel lobbies and airport coffees
They serve to remind me our love is a choice
You know I hate to give you up
And no, I'm never home enough
But as I drive away
The further I get, the stronger I feel
So independent, alone at the wheel
And maybe ′cause I′m okay without you
That's how I know that I love you for real
That′s how I know it's for real
I always come home and this hurt always heals
′Cause darling, I love you for real
Ooh, that's how I know it′s for real
Ooh
Darling, I love you for real
The lyrics to Lana Condor's song For Real speak about the complexities of love and the importance of self-love and independence. In the first stanza, Condor acknowledges that she will see her lover when there is time and when things settle down. She questions if her feelings are transparent and if her heart bleeds through. However, she also mentions that every time she leaves town, she learns not to need her lover. This suggests that while she loves her partner, she is also capable of being alone and independent.
In the second stanza, Condor talks about the importance of love not filling a void in one's life. She acknowledges that her lover is more than just someone's someone and that their love is a choice. The line "this hurt always heals" suggests that despite any difficulties they may face, she will always come home to her lover and that her love for them is real.
Overall, the song is an ode to both the challenges and rewards of being in a relationship. It emphasizes the importance of both independence and love in a healthy relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess I'll see you when I see you
I will see you when the opportunity arises
When there's time to, when shit settles down
When we have the chance and everything is calm
Are my tears see-through, does my heart bleed through?
Can you see my true emotions?
I learn not to need you each time I leave town
I become more independent every time I go away
You know I hate to give you up
I don't like saying goodbye to you
And no, I'm never home enough
I am always on the go and not home very often
But as I drive away
When I leave
The further I get, the stronger I feel
I become more confident and independent as I move away
So independent, alone at the wheel
I am self-reliant and in control
And maybe 'cause I'm okay without you
Perhaps because I am content without you
That’s how I know that I love you for real
That's how I know my love for you is genuine
You're so much more than someone's someone
You are not defined by your relationship status
You can't believe love if it's filling a void
You cannot truly experience love if you are looking for it to fill a void within yourself
And these hotel lobbies and airport coffees
These temporary places remind me of our transitory love
They serve to remind me our love is a choice
These places remind me that we consciously choose to love each other
I always come home and this hurt always heals
I always come back to you and our love always overcomes any hurt
'Cause darling, I love you for real
Because my love for you is genuine, my dear
Contributed by Liliana J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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[Verse 1]
I guess I’ll see you, when I see you
When there’s time to
When sh*t settles down
Are my tears see through?
Does my heart bleed through?
I learn not to need you each time I leave town
[Pre-Chorus]
You know I hate to give you up
You know I’m never home enough
But as I drive away
[Chorus]
The further I get
The stronger I feel
So independent
Alone at the wheel
And maybe cause I’m OK without you
That’s how I know that I love you for real
That’s how I know it’s for real
That’s how I know it’s for real
[Verse 2]
You’re so much morе than someone’s someonе
You can’t believe love is filling a void
In these hotel lobbies and airport coffees
They serve to remind me our love is a choice
[Pre-Chorus]
You know I hate to give you up
You know I’m never home enough
But as I drive away
[Chorus]
The further I get
The stronger I feel
So independent
Alone at the wheel
And maybe cause I’m OK without you
That’s how I know that I love you for real
That’s how I know it’s for real
[Outro]
I always come home
And this hurt always heals
Cause darling I love you for real
That’s how I know it’s for real
Darling I love you for real
@xxxswagcrayon
This sounds like a song someone would use in their wedding video
@jazzinikki01
Yeah!
@ardenBcho
Love!!! You’re so talented!!! ❤️
@mariaizabelmontenegrodevas5869
You is perfect Arden😍❤️❤️
@riveroverland5902
We stan Asian queens supporting each other
@jadehandenge6468
OMG arden i love you so much i love how you carried on your singing carrer after ending your acting i look up to you so much xx
@piliamarante1395
Omg Arden, don't play with ma heart ❤️😍 YOU AR HEEEERE
@zainabjabed5559
Hi 😊
@elleari89
Finally, a song promoting being in love whilst saying she's ok without him... and that being the benchmark with knowing it's for real. healthy relationships with no destructive attachments. Goals for 2021
@riveroverland5902
Yes ikr! Instead of it being about broken hearts or toxic lovers it’s just a healthy normal relationship, I love Lana!