Lukas Nelson and his band P.O.T.R. (Promise of the Real) are an American ro… Read Full Bio ↴Lukas Nelson and his band P.O.T.R. (Promise of the Real) are an American rock n roll group based out of California. Lukas first picked up the guitar at age 11 to honor a promise he made to his father and was able to teach himself the craft by playing along to classic Stevie Ray Vaughn and Jimi Hendrix songs. Lukas is building his following the old fashioned way by touring year round and delivering high energy performances to fans across the country. Lukas Nelson and P.O.T.R. have performed hundreds of shows and have played with the likes of Neil Young, John Fogerty, Bob Weir, B.B. King, and Bob Dylan.

Something Real
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real Lyrics

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I got so damn tired of pleasin' everybody and I really started reelin' it in
Too little love, too many memories
You're just like me
You're just a name in a picture frame

I wanna see you get mad

I wanna feel like you're crying for me
Give me something real babe
Well, give me something real baby

I'm beggin' you to give me somethin' real babe
I'm beggin' you to give me somethin' real babe
I'm beggin' you to give me somethin' real babe
I'm beggin', I'm beggin'

I got so damn tired of pleasing everybody and I really started reelin' it in
Too little love, I can't ever reach you
You're just like me
You're just a name in a picture frame

I wanna see you get mad
I wanna feel like you're crying for me
Give me something real
Well, give me something real baby

I'm beggin' you to give me somethin' real babe
I'm beggin' you to give me somethin' real babe
I'm beggin' you to give me somethin' real babe
I'm beggin', I'm beggin'

I wanna see you get mad
I wanna feel like you're crying for me
Give me something real babe
Well, give me something real baby

I'm begging you to give me something real babe
I'm begging you to give me something real babe
I'm begging you to give me something real babe
I'm beggin', I'm beggin' (alright)
(Alright, alright, alright, ohoh, ohoh, alright, alright)

Whoa, somethin' real babe

Overall Meaning

The song "Something Real" by Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real is a plea for genuine emotion and authenticity in a relationship. The singer expresses his frustration with putting on a facade to please others and confesses that he wants more than just surface-level love and memories. He wants his partner to be real with him, even if it means getting angry or shedding tears. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the desperation for something genuine.

The line "you're just a name in a picture frame" suggests that the relationship is stagnant and lacks depth. The singer wants his partner to break out of the routine and show him that they still care. The upbeat tempo juxtaposed with the longing lyrics creates a sense of urgency and yearning.

Overall, "Something Real" is a relatable and heartfelt song that captures the struggle of wanting more from a relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

I got so damn tired of pleasin' everybody and I really started reelin' it in
I became exhausted trying to make everyone happy and decided to start focusing on myself

Too little love, too many memories
We don't have enough love left between us and have too many painful past experiences

You're just like me
You and I are very similar in our feelings and desires

You're just a name in a picture frame
Even though you are physically present in my life, emotionally you are just a distant memory

I wanna see you get mad
I want to see you show some passion and emotions in our relationship

I wanna feel like you're crying for me
I want to know that you care enough to feel emotional about our relationship

Give me something real babe
I want our relationship to be genuine and based on honest emotions

Well, give me something real baby
I hope you can provide me with an authentic relationship

I'm beggin' you to give me somethin' real babe
I am pleading with you to give me a real, honest connection

I'm beggin', I'm beggin'
I am desperately asking for the thing I need most in this relationship

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Lukas Nelson, Anthony LoGerfo, Tato Melgar, Corey McCormick, Logan Metz

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