Real
Sam Bisbee Lyrics
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You were dancing alone in the corner of a hiphop club
Your movement struck me like a revelation
Like a boombox, bass beat rib-vibrating
My senses to a foaming froth
The way you churned me up inside
I knew I'd never get enough of your vision
Never fill this schism of insanity
By the time I got to where you were, you'd gone
The next night I came back, you were grooving at the same pace
Rhythm of your body transporting me to another head space
Rippling up and over like a tidal wave
Leaving me groping in a state of paralysis
No chance to save myself from temptation
Couldn't even find the strength to start a conversation with you
I'd never felt this way before
Always been the first to get a girl to step out the door
She says: "Yeah, I know your type
Another misogynistic pig trying to get me for just one night.
Well, stand back, put your hands in your pockets
This body that you're looking at is mine, not yours.
You can't prop this up on your trophy shelf.
I've heard of spreading the wealth.
The way you move, you're like a viral infection
I ain't no jukebox selection.
Zip it, your words are bedroom lies."
Girl, your words ring true
But the only thing I been thinking about for these hot nights
Is how to get next to you
I ain't talking about the curve of your zip-locked body
I ain't talking about the way you consume me
Like a steaming cup of warm hottie-tottie
I need a soul stack soul relationship
I need a twenty-four hour sensation
I want to tingle with you everywhere, even when you're not there
Believe when I'm with you, it's real
Believe when I'm with you, it's real
Believe when I'm with you, it's real
Believe when I'm with you, it's real
Believe when I'm with you, it's real
Believe when I'm with you, it's real
Believe when I'm with you, it's real
Believe when I'm with you, it's real
The song "Real" by Sam Bisbee is a vivid description of the singer's intense attraction towards a woman with alluring dance moves. The first time he sees her dancing alone in a hip-hop club, he is immediately taken by her movements which feel like a revelation to him. He compares the experience to the shaking of a boombox's bass beats that vibrates his ribs, causing a flurry of emotions inside him. He confesses to feeling an insatiable hunger to understand her vision and bridge the cosmic chasm that separates them. However, despite his eagerness to approach her, she disappears before he can speak to her.
When he sees her the next night, he is once again struck by her rhythmic body, and this time, he is left paralyzed with a desire that he cannot contain. But the woman is not impressed with his advances, calling him out for being just another chauvinistic man, wanting to objectify her. She reminds him that she has a body that belongs to her and cannot be used as a trophy for him. However, despite her rebuke, the singer is persistent, and his desire for a soulful relationship with her continues to grow. He longs to tingle with her, even when she is not there, and believes that his attraction towards her is genuine and real.
The lyrics of "Real" highlight the common human experience of being attracted to someone but not knowing how to approach them or communicate your feelings. The singer's emotional journey in the song reflects the complex mix of desire, vulnerability, and longing that accompanies the act of falling in love. Overall, "Real" is an honest and relatable song that captures the essence of human desire and the search for meaningful connections.
Line by Line Meaning
The first time I saw you I knew that you were different
When I saw you dancing alone in the corner of a hiphop club, I was immediately struck by your uniquely captivating movement.
Your movement struck me like a revelation
The way you moved was like a divine realization, an epiphany that shook me to my core.
By the time I got to where you were, you'd gone
When I finally found my way to you, you had already left and I was left feeling incomplete.
Rhythm of your body transporting me to another head space
The way you danced had a hypnotic effect on me, transporting me to another mental state.
Couldn't even find the strength to start a conversation with you
I was so drawn in by your presence that I couldn't even muster the confidence to talk to you.
She says: "Yeah, I know your type ... Zip it, your words are bedroom lies."
When I tried to make a move, you immediately shut me down and accused me of being a typical guy looking for a one-night stand.
Girl, your words ring true
I understand and acknowledge your concerns about my intentions towards you.
I need a soul stack soul relationship
I'm not looking for just a physical connection, but a deep, meaningful relationship on a soul level.
I want to tingle with you everywhere, even when you're not there
I want to have a strong emotional and physical connection with you that lasts even when we're apart.
Believe when I'm with you, it's real
Whenever I'm with you, I feel a genuine and authentic connection that I've never felt before.
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