The Real Thing
Morris Russell Lyrics
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Come and see the real thing
Come and see
Come and see the real thing
Come and see the real thing
Come and see
But the meaning there doesn't really mean a thing
Come and see the real thing
Come and see the real thing
Come and see
I am the real, thing
Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow, Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow
Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow, Oo-mow-ma-mow
Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow
Trying hard to understand that, really not, you're seeing me
Trying hard to understand that, really not, you're seeing me
There's a meaning there
But the meaning there doesn't really mean a thing
Come and see the real thing
Come and see the real thing
Come and see
I am the real, thing
Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow, Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow
Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow, Oo-mow-ma-mow
Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow, ma mow
I am not seeing you
I am not seeing you
I, I, I
Trying hard to understand that, really not, you're seeing me
Trying hard to understand that, really not, you're seeing me
There's a meaning there
But the meaning there doesn't really mean a thing
Come and see the real thing
Come and see the real thing
Come and see
I am the real, thing
Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow, Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow
Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow, Oo-mow-ma-mow
Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow, ma mow
I am not seeing you
I am not seeing you
I, I, I
Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow, Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow
Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow, Oo-mow-ma-mow
Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow, ma mow
I am the real thing
The song "The Real Thing" by Morris Russell seems to be an ambiguous invitation to come and witness the "real thing," without giving any specific information about what that thing might be. The repetition of the phrase "Come and see" adds weight to the singer's invitation, emphasizing that whatever this "real thing" is, it is significant enough to warrant attention. The lyric "There's a meaning there, but the meaning there doesn't really mean a thing" further emphasizes the ambiguity of the song's message, suggesting that the purpose of the "real thing" may be open to interpretation or perhaps that the singer himself is unsure of its significance. Despite this, the singer repeatedly asserts that he himself is the "real thing," and the repeated refrain of "Oo-mow-ma-mow" adds a sense of playfulness and perhaps even insubstantiality to the bold declaration.
On one level, the song could be seen as a commentary on the nature of artistic expression, urging listeners to take a closer look at what is authentic and to seek out deeper levels of meaning in their experiences. On another level, it could simply be a catchy tune with a compelling chorus that draws listeners in with a sense of intrigue and mystery. Whatever the case may be, "The Real Thing" is a song that leaves a lot up to interpretation, encouraging listeners to bring their own meaning and understanding to the table.
Line by Line Meaning
Come and see the real thing
Experience the genuine and authentic thing
Come and see the real thing
Experience the genuine and authentic thing
Come and see
Come witness
Come and see the real thing
Experience the genuine and authentic thing
Come and see the real thing
Experience the genuine and authentic thing
Come and see
Come witness
There's a meaning there
There is significance that exists
But the meaning there doesn't really mean a thing
But the significance is shallow and insignificant
Come and see the real thing
Experience the genuine and authentic thing
Come and see the real thing
Experience the genuine and authentic thing
Come and see
Come witness
I am the real, thing
I am the authentic entity
Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow, Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow
Nonsensical refrain
Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow, Oo-mow-ma-mow
Nonsensical refrain
Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow
Nonsensical refrain
Trying hard to understand that, really not, you're seeing me
You attempt to comprehend me, but you are not successful
Trying hard to understand that, really not, you're seeing me
You attempt to comprehend me, but you are not successful
There's a meaning there
There is significance that exists
But the meaning there doesn't really mean a thing
But the significance is shallow and insignificant
Come and see the real thing
Experience the genuine and authentic thing
Come and see the real thing
Experience the genuine and authentic thing
Come and see
Come witness
I am the real, thing
I am the authentic entity
Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow, Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow
Nonsensical refrain
Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow, Oo-mow-ma-mow
Nonsensical refrain
Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow
Nonsensical refrain
I am not seeing you
I do not perceive you
I am not seeing you
I do not perceive you
I, I, I
Unintelligible vocalization
Trying hard to understand that, really not, you're seeing me
You attempt to comprehend me, but you are not successful
Trying hard to understand that, really not, you're seeing me
You attempt to comprehend me, but you are not successful
There's a meaning there
There is significance that exists
But the meaning there doesn't really mean a thing
But the significance is shallow and insignificant
Come and see the real thing
Experience the genuine and authentic thing
Come and see the real thing
Experience the genuine and authentic thing
Come and see
Come witness
I am the real, thing
I am the authentic entity
Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow, Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow
Nonsensical refrain
Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow, Oo-mow-ma-mow
Nonsensical refrain
Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow
Nonsensical refrain
I am not seeing you
I do not perceive you
I am not seeing you
I do not perceive you
Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow, Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow
Nonsensical refrain
Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow, Oo-mow-ma-mow
Nonsensical refrain
Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow
Nonsensical refrain
I am the real thing
I am the authentic entity
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN YOUNG, JOHN B. YOUNG
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