In Blue he was Tabloid Boy, or as he says, “the wild one who was always getting into trouble. I had about 10 girls selling their stories on me. I didn’t care, as long as they get a new pair of shoes out of it then why should I be upset.”
Adjusting to going it alone, Lee’s new solo material is soulful contemporary adult pop often dealing with emotionally intimate issues. The debut single Army of Lovers is a good example of the stripped-back sound of his first album. Having written some of Blue’s key material – one of Blue’s biggest International hits, “Breathe Easy”, was one of Lee’s contributions – songwriting is still a big a part of Lee’s focus. He continues to try and develop his writing, actively seeking out other people to help him learn his craft. “I’ve worked with a huge range of ranging from Mario’s producer Neo to up and coming British songwriters like Nigel Hoyle, who wrote Army Of Lovers,” says Lee.
Elton John has remained a close mentor to Ryan during his move to solo artist. Having learned of his solo ambitions, designers D&G have also signed Lee up as the one of their next generation of ambassadors for their brand.
Lee's early life did not provide the road straight to stardom. His mother brought him up alone in tough Chatham. “We had nothing. But because I was dyslexic and a wild kid she thought "I'll take him to drama school". She thought it would help me concentrate, and it actually helped me a lot. I got a lot of energy out of it. My mum worked her bollocks off.” Towards the end of his sojourns at various drama schools, including Italia Conti, the Bright Lights Academy and Sylvia Young, and with a diagnosis of dyslexia and ADD, one of the schools insisted he take the hyperactivity drug, Ritalin, to help him concentrate through his GCSEs. His mother looked into the drug, realised it was an amphetamine, and refused to let them put him on it...so Lee Ryan moved onto another drama school.
He now says his experiences growing up help him feel strong enough to avoid some of the pitfalls that are common to young artists. Growing up in a neighbourhood struggling against drug and crime problems mean that his good friend Elton John’s concerns about Doherty style drug problems are unlikely to beset Ryan.
Real Love
Lee Ryan Lyrics
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But every time you look at me
No doubt about it
You and me we've got
Real love, can't stop it now
Real love, can't hold it down
Real love, if I needed to
Real love, don't ask for more
Real love, I'm living for
Real love aha
And if you feel love
Put your hands together like this ya
The way that I feel about you girl
I wouldn't trade it
For all of the money in the world
Cause I can feel it
You and me we got
Real love, can't stop it now
Real love, can't hold it down
Real love, if I needed to
I'd give it all up for
Real love, don't ask for more
Real love, I'm living for
Real love aha
And if you feel love
Put your hands together like this ya
When I wake up in the morning
And feel you next to me
I know I'm blessed from above
Cause its all so clear to see
That I've got real love
Real love, can't stop it now
Real love, can't hold it down
Real love, if I needed to
I'd give it all up for
Real love, don't ask for more
Real love, I'm living for
Real love aha
And if you feel love
Put your hands together like this ya
The love I've got for my people
The love I've got for my family
The love I've got for my music
The love I've got for you
This is real love
In Lee Ryan's song "Real Love," the lyrics describe the power and strength of unconditional love. The song opens with the notion that some people can't comprehend the depth of the love shared between the two people in the relationship. However, the singer and his partner know that what they share is real and unbreakable. The chorus repeats the phrase "Real love" and emphasizes that nothing can stop it. The love shared is so powerful that the singer claims he would give up everything for it.
The second verse continues to emphasize the strength of the love shared, with the singer saying that he wouldn't trade it for all the money in the world. The lyrics in this verse capture the sense of gratitude that the singer feels for his partner. The final verse explains how the singer knows that he's blessed to have found real love in his life. The song finishes by acknowledging that real love isn't only between romantic partners but extends to the love for one's family, friends, and passions, like music.
Overall, Lee Ryan's "Real Love" is an anthem for the power and strength of unconditional love. The song captures the idea that once you've found real love, nothing can break it, and it's something to be treasured and appreciated.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people find it hard to see
Not everyone is able to see the love that exists between the singer and the person they are addressing.
But every time you look at me
The person being addressed can see and feel the love the singer has for them when they look at each other.
No doubt about it
The love the singer and the person they are addressing share is real and there is no question about it.
You and me we've got
The love the artist and the person they are addressing share is something that they both have and experience.
Real love, can't stop it now
The love that the artist and the person they are addressing share is so strong that it cannot be stopped.
Real love, can't hold it down
The love that the singer and the person they are addressing share is so powerful that it cannot be held back or controlled.
Real love, if I needed to
I'd give it all up for
The singer values the love they share with the person they are addressing so much that they would sacrifice everything for it if they had to.
Real love, don't ask for more
The love the artist and the person they are addressing share is enough and they don't need anything else to be happy.
Real love, I'm living for
The love the artist and the person they are addressing share is what makes life worth living for the artist.
Real love aha
The love the artist and the person they are addressing share is something that they are both experiencing and feeling.
And if you feel love
Put your hands together like this ya
The singer is directing the person they are addressing to show that they also feel the love by clapping their hands together.
The way that I feel about you girl
The artist has a very strong and positive feeling towards the person they are addressing.
I wouldn't trade it
The singer would not give up the love they have for the person they are addressing for any other thing in the world.
For all of the money in the world
The singer would not trade the love they have for the person they are addressing for any amount of money.
Cause I can feel it
The singer can feel the love they have for the person they are addressing and knows it is real.
When I wake up in the morning
And feel you next to me
The artist wakes up next to the person they are addressing in the morning and feels their presence next to them.
I know I'm blessed from above
The artist feels grateful and lucky to have the person they are addressing in their life.
Cause its all so clear to see
It is very obvious and evident to the singer that the love they share with the person they are addressing is real.
The love I've got for my people
The singer also has love for other people in their life.
The love I've got for my family
The artist also has love for their family.
The love I've got for my music
The artist also has love for their music or career.
The love I've got for you
The love the artist has for the person they are addressing is the strongest love they have.
This is real love
The love the singer has for the person they are addressing is true and genuine.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Integrity Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN REID, JOE BELMAATI, MIKKEL SIGVARDT, MICH HANSEN, SHAFFER SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
HM9
It is so sad not seeing artist like Lee and Simon get the fame they deserve.. Great voice Lee 🔥
Janto In a Box
Exactly. I was a fan of Blue as a kid. And I'm from 🇿🇦
Tried looking for this on Spotify and sad to see its not there
Graziella Lupi Spencer
Always been a huge fan of this guy I feel like his talent is so underrated
Leandro Andreas
So underrated!
Sasi Kala
@Leandro Andreas wasn't he a superstar during the blue days???
Marit
Good beat
Good lyrics
Good voice
He's right
Real love
Iris
i really admire his singing. it makes me want to listen to it until i can't hear anything.how fortunate his wife is;she can hear he sing forever
suzanne wilson
What a voice just a shame he didn't make it as a solo artist
Tree Olive
Lee Ryan ❤❤❤ l can listen to your voice all the whole lifetime without getting bored ❤
HM9
The love i got for my people, the love i got for my family, the love i got for my music, the love i got for you.. THIS IS REAL LOVE 😍