Realove
Musiq & Musiq Soulchild Lyrics
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Fine as the autumn sun with a heart of gold, yeah
One day we talked about some men in her past
Cause I was just trying to understand
Why it's always like she always tried to hide
What it is she feels or what's on her mind
When it comes to love
And hurt her again someday
[Chorus]
All of her life she never had
Someone show her what it means
To have or be in real love
She never had a man who was kind to her
Never told her I love you without getting hurt, no
Some people say she's bitter some think she's scared
Some people say she thinks nobody cares
Now she walks around and protects her heart
Never looks for love
Lives behind a wall
Tell it to herself all men are all the same
Cause that's how it is
And that is such a shame
[Chorus]
These lyrics portray the emotional journey of a woman who has gone through past heartbreak and struggles to trust and believe in real love. The singer, who knows the girl from a long time ago, describes her as beautiful and kind-hearted. However, it becomes clear that she has been hurt in the past, causing her to hide her true feelings and thoughts. Love has made her fearful, constantly worrying that someone will hurt her again.
The chorus emphasizes the central theme of the song - the girl has never experienced true love and does not know what it means to have it or be in it. This lack of love and understanding has greatly impacted her outlook on relationships. She has never had a man who treated her with kindness, someone who genuinely expressed their love for her without causing pain.
As a result of her past experiences, the girl has become guarded and protective of her heart. She walks around with a defensive barrier, unwilling to seek love or be vulnerable again. She believes that all men are the same and that nobody truly cares about her. It is a matter of self-preservation for her to hold on to this belief, even though it leads to isolation and a hindered ability to experience genuine love.
The lyrics ultimately highlight the sadness and pity felt towards this girl. People in her life perceive her as bitter and scared, possibly due to her past pain and lack of trust. However, the song acknowledges the unfairness of her situation, acknowledging that nobody should have to go through life without experiencing real love. The repetition of the chorus serves as a reminder that the girl's lack of love is a tragic shame.
Line by Line Meaning
I know this girl from way back some time ago
I have known this girl for a long time in the past
Fine as the autumn sun with a heart of gold, yeah
She is beautiful like the autumn sun and has a kind-hearted nature
One day we talked about some men in her past
On a certain day, we discussed the men she had been involved with before
Cause I was just trying to understand
Because I wanted to comprehend her feelings and experiences
Why it's always like she always tried to hide
Why does she consistently attempt to conceal
What it is she feels or what's on her mind
Her true emotions and thoughts
When it comes to love
Regarding matters of love
She gets so afraid that someone will come
She becomes scared that someone will
And hurt her again someday
And cause her pain once more in the future
All of her life she never had
Throughout her entire life, she never experienced
Someone show her what it means
Someone who could demonstrate to her the true significance
To have or be in real love
Of having or being involved in genuine love
She never had a man who was kind to her
She never had a man who treated her with kindness
Never told her I love you without getting hurt, no
Never expressed love without causing her pain
Some people say she's bitter some think she's scared
Some people believe she is resentful while others believe she is fearful
Some people say she thinks nobody cares
Some people claim that she believes nobody cares about her
Now she walks around and protects her heart
Currently, she moves cautiously to guard her heart
Never looks for love
She never actively seeks love
Lives behind a wall
She hides behind an emotional barrier
Tell it to herself all men are all the same
She convinces herself that all men are identical
Cause that's how it is
Because that is the reality
And that is such a shame
And it is a regrettable situation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES JASON POYSER, TAALIB JOHNSON
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