The Real Thing
The Detroit Cobra's Lyrics

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Now that you're here
But you can't find another love
That's true and fine, oh yeah

But you come runnin' back to me
And you get down on your knees
Hey, you said, "Baby, I am here now
Help me darlin'", oh yeah

Baby had each other everyday
I keep on askin' myself, oh tell me
How could it end this way?

But you come runnin' back to me
And you get down on your knees
Hey, you said, "Baby, I am here now
Help me baby'", alright

I tried to give you everythi'
Everythin' my new love
The day you walked away
That day I had to say, it's gonna be right

Think you've got the world on a string
But baby when you walk out that door
Don't ever you blame now
Baby, oh yeah

Oh, you come runnin' back to me
And you get down on your knees
Hey, you said, "Baby, I am here now
Help me baby'", alright, alright, alright

Baby, help me baby, alright

Baby, help me baby, alright
Baby

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Detroit Cobras's song "The Real Thing" describe a lover who has left and tried to find another love but is unable to find one as true and genuine as the one they once had. The singer laments about how they had each other every day and questions how it could end this way. Despite the lover's initial departure, they eventually come running back to the singer, pleading for their help in restoring the relationship.

The lyrics reflect a sense of vulnerability and desperation on the part of both the singer and the lover. The singer is torn between wanting to help their ex-lover and feeling hurt by their departure. Meanwhile, the lover is struggling to find a love as genuine as the one they had before and ultimately comes back to the singer out of desperation.

The lyrics are accompanied by a bluesy rock sound, with a strong rhythm section and soulful vocals. The instrumentation, along with the raw emotion in the lyrics, creates a powerful and relatable song that speaks to the pain of lost love.

Line by Line Meaning

Now that you're here
Since you are back in my life again

But you can't find another love
You were not able to find another suitable partner

That's true and fine, oh yeah
It is alright and acceptable to face such a situation

But you come runnin' back to me
You always come back to me

And you get down on your knees
You beg for my forgiveness on your knees

Hey, you said, "Baby, I am here now Help me darlin'", oh yeah
You pleaded with me to take you back

Baby had each other everyday
We used to love each other every day

I keep on askin' myself, oh tell me How could it end this way?
I keep wondering why our relationship ended this way

I tried to give you everythi' Everythin' my new love The day you walked away That day I had to say, it's gonna be right
I tried to give you everything I had, including the love I had for someone else, but the day you left I realized it was for the best

Think you've got the world on a string
You think you have everything under control and can have anyone you want

But baby when you walk out that door
But when you decide to leave me

Don't ever you blame now Baby, oh yeah
Do not blame anyone else for the consequences of your actions

Oh, you come runnin' back to me
You always come back to me

And you get down on your knees
You beg for my forgiveness on your knees

Hey, you said, "Baby, I am here now Help me baby'", alright, alright, alright
You pleaded with me to take you back and make things right

Baby, help me baby, alright
I need your help to make things right, alright

Baby
A term of endearment used for the person being addressed

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOBBY WOMACK

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