Real Thing
The Luka State Lyrics

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Why, I heard that you′re the real thing
I'll sus you out with my instincts
But right now
Am I losing all my dignity?

′Cause I pardon for you endlessly
Won't you come to me?
Show me love

And all I want is
For you to exchange
So give it up

But I always hear the same lies
Coming from your guilty conscious
Inside
And I can't help but always think you′re wrong

Why I heard that you′re the real thing
Climb on board of my big dreams
Come inside
Cut you lose 'cause you′re a problem

Cut you out and then I've solved it
Bring me down to my knees

And all I want is
For you to exchange
So give it up

But I always hear the same lies
Coming from your guilty conscious
Inside
And I can′t help but always think you're wrong

But I always hear the same lies
Coming from your guilty conscious

Inside
And I can′t help but always think you're wrong

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Real Thing" by The Luka State delve into themes of distrust, intuition, and the struggle to maintain self-worth in a relationship. The singer expresses their skepticism towards someone who claims to be genuine, stating that they will use their instincts to assess the truth. However, they also question their own self-worth, wondering if their continuous forgiveness is causing them to lose their dignity. Despite their doubts, the singer still yearns for love and hopes that the other person will reciprocate and show genuine affection.

The phrase "But I always hear the same lies coming from your guilty conscience inside" suggests that the singer has noticed a pattern of deception in the other person's behavior. This line reveals a sense of frustration and disappointment in their constant dishonesty. The repetition of the line "And I can't help but always think you're wrong" emphasizes the singer's inability to fully trust the other person and their doubt about their authenticity.

Overall, "Real Thing" explores the complexities of trust, intuition, and self-doubt within a relationship. It highlights the struggle to discern the truth and the internal battle between longing for love and protecting one's own self-worth.

Line by Line Meaning

Why, I heard that you′re the real thing
I have heard that you are genuine and authentic

I'll sus you out with my instincts
I will assess and evaluate you using my intuition

But right now
At this moment

Am I losing all my dignity?
Do I feel like I am losing my self-respect?

′Cause I pardon for you endlessly
Because I continuously forgive you

Won't you come to me?
Can you please come to me?

Show me love
Demonstrate affection towards me

And all I want is
My only desire is

For you to exchange
To reciprocate or give back

So give it up
Release it or surrender it

But I always hear the same lies
However, I frequently hear the identical falsehoods