Fake Love
Nathan & Mercury Lyrics


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I was aching but I'm better now
Don't you worry the sun is above
Above the clouds
I was aching but I'm better now
Don't you worry the sun is above
Above the clouds

I want that real love i want that real love
Don't need no fake love
I'm looking for that real love
I want that real love i want that real love
Don't need no fake love
I'm looking for that real love
Loving, love ain't always easy
But I think I got the meaning
Moving, moving to that real thing
Breaking down that ceiling
I've been working my way up way up
Oh He be fillin' my cup my cup
I'll be lifting my hands up hands up
I be working my way up way up

I'm never giving up now
I'm looking to the sky
I be trippin in the fight
But I know I'll be alright
I'm never giving up now
I'm looking to the sky
I be dancing in the night
Cuz I know I'll be alright

I want that real love i want that real love
Don't need no fake love
I'm looking for that real love
I want that real love i want that real love
Don't need no fake love
I'm looking for that i'm looking for that
I want that real love real love
Real love i want that real love
Real love real love
I want that real love real love
Real love
I'm never going back cuz I know got
Real love i want that real love
Real love real love
I want that real love real love
Real love real love
Real love real love




I'm never looking back cuz I know got
Real love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Fake Love" by Nathan & Mercury convey a strong message about the importance of seeking authentic, genuine love in a world full of superficiality and deception. The opening lines express a sense of pain or dissatisfaction that the singer has experienced in the past, but assures that they have grown from it and are in a better place now. They reassure the listener not to worry because the sun shines above the clouds, symbolizing hope and brighter days ahead.


The chorus emphasizes the desire for real love and the rejection of fake love. The singer declares that they don't need shallow, insincere love but are actively searching for the genuine, deep connection that brings meaning to their life. The repetition of this sentiment emphasizes the importance and urgency of finding true love.


The following verses highlight the challenges that love often brings, acknowledging that it isn't always easy. However, the lyrics suggest that the meaning of love has been understood, and the singer is determined to pursue the real thing, even if it means breaking down barriers and overcoming obstacles. The lines about working their way up and lifting their hands up evoke a sense of resilience and perseverance in the pursuit of authentic love.


Overall, "Fake Love" encourages listeners to value and prioritize real love while acknowledging the difficulties that may come with it. It promotes the idea that true love is worth fighting for, and that even in the face of adversity, there is hope for a meaningful and fulfilling relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

I was aching but I'm better now
I used to feel pain, but now I have overcome it and I feel better.


Don't you worry the sun is above
There's no need to worry because the sun, a symbol of hope and happiness, is shining above us.


Above the clouds
Even though there may be difficult times, there is always something hopeful and positive beyond them.


I want that real love i want that real love
I desire genuine, authentic love in my life, not something fake or superficial.


Don't need no fake love
I don't want or require any insincere or counterfeit expressions of love.


I'm looking for that real love
I am actively seeking and searching for true love that is honest, deep, and genuine.


Loving, love ain't always easy
Being in a loving relationship can be difficult and challenging at times.


But I think I got the meaning
However, I believe I have grasped or understood the true essence or significance of love.


Moving, moving to that real thing
I am progressing towards experiencing and embracing genuine love in my life.


Breaking down that ceiling
I am overcoming barriers or limitations that may have prevented me from experiencing real love.


I've been working my way up way up
I have been steadily making progress and climbing towards my goals and aspirations.


Oh He be fillin' my cup my cup
I feel truly fulfilled and content, as if my cup of happiness and satisfaction is being continuously filled.


I'll be lifting my hands up hands up
I am expressing joy and gratitude by raising my hands in celebration and praise.


I be working my way up way up
I am persistently and determinedly making strides towards success and personal growth.


I'm never giving up now
I refuse to surrender or quit at this point in my journey.


I'm looking to the sky
I am seeking inspiration, guidance, and hope from a higher power or from something greater than myself.


I be trippin in the fight
Although I may stumble or face challenges along the way, I will keep pushing forward and fighting.


But I know I'll be alright
I have confidence and faith that everything will turn out fine in the end.


I be dancing in the night
I find joy and happiness even in the darkness or difficult times.


Cuz I know I'll be alright
Because I have strong belief in myself and my abilities, I am assured that I will be fine.


I'm never going back cuz I know got
I will not regress or return to my previous state, as I now possess


Real love i want that real love
an authentic love and that is what I truly desire.


I want that real love real love
I yearn for a genuine and sincere love in my life.


Real love i want that real love
I desire a love that is true, honest, and deep.


Real love real love
I am seeking a love that is not fake or superficial, but rather genuine and meaningful.


Real love real love
I long for a love that is authentic and true, free from any pretenses or facades.


Real love real love
Genuine love is what I truly want and need in my life.


I'm never looking back cuz I know got
I am moving forward and not dwelling on the past because I now possess


Real love i want that real love
that authentic love that I desire so deeply.


Real love real love
I am in search of a love that is genuine and true to its core.


I want that real love real love
I yearn for a love that is not fake or artificial, but rather authentic and sincere.


Real love real love
Genuine love, free from any deceit or pretense, is what I seek.


Real love real love
I desire a love that is true and heartfelt, leaving no room for anything artificial or insincere.


Real love real love
I am searching for that real, genuine love that will bring me fulfillment and happiness.


I'm never going back cuz I know got
I am determined to move forward and never return to my previous state because I now possess


Real love
that true and authentic love that I've been looking for.




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