“Lightman’s dusky vocals and earthy, groovy vibe invite comparisons to Joan Osborne and Sheryl Crow”
- USA TODAY
“no small talent… Toby Lightman continues to shine a light on her knack for making rich, soulful pop”
- PEOPLE
From releasing her first two records, Little Things (2004) and Bird on a Wire (2006) on Atlantic Records, to releasing two independent records, Let Go (2008) and Know Where I'm From (2010), which featured a limited edition, sold out fan participation book, on her own T Killa Records, Toby Lightman has been very busy.
Toby has performed on various National TV shows such as Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, NBC's Today Show, and CBS' Second Cup. She has toured with renowned artists such as Rob Thomas, Jewel, James Blunt, Gavin DeGraw, Train, Marc Cohn, Lilith Fair 2010 and on one memorable evening, Prince.
Since becoming an independent artist, it has seemed as though her career has really blossomed through much success with film and TV placements including "Everyday" on Fox's Bones, "Holding a Heart" from her side project Girl Named Toby on WB's One Tree Hill, Vampire Diaries as well as the feature film What's Your Number?, "Let Go" as the HSN commercial theme song, "Snow Day" as the KMart commercial theme song, "Addicted" which aired recently in the ongoing commercial for ABC's Desperate Housewives and too many other features to mention in this tiny blip. Excited about what lies ahead, Toby is now busier than ever working on her newest record, which is due for release later this year … to be continued!
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Real Love
Toby Lightman Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
We made it through the storm
I really want you to realize
I really want to put you on
I've been searching for someone to
Satisfy my every need
Won't you be my inspiration,
Be the real love that I need
[Chorus]
Real love. I'm searching for a real love
Someone to set my heart free
Real love. I'm searching for a real love
Oh, when I met you I just knew that
You would take my heart and run
Until you told me how you felt for me
You said I'm not the one
So I slowly came to see
All of the things that you were made of
And now I hope my dreams and inspirations
Lead me to want some real love
[Chorus]
I got to have a real love
Love's so true and oh baby
I thought that love was you
I thought you were the answer to
The question in my mind
But it seems that I was wrong
If I stay strong maybe I'll find my real love
So I try my best and pray to God
He'll send me someone real
To caress me and to guide me towards
A love my heart can feel
Now I know I can be faithful
I can be your all in all
I'll give you good lovin' though the summertime,
Winter, spring, and fall
[Chorus: x2]
You see I'm searching for a real love
And I don't know where to go
Been around the world and high and low
And still I'll never know
How it feels to have a real love
'Cause it seems it's not around
Gotta end it in this way because it
Seems he can't be found
[Chorus 2x]
The lyrics of Toby Lightman's song Real Love is all about finding and wanting a true and honest love. The song is sung from the perspective of someone who has been through a lot of heartbreaks and is searching for something real. The vocalist has been searching for a love that will satisfy their every need and inspire them. They talk about how they've been through a lot together and how they have made it through the storm. They desperately want their partner to realize how much they love them and that they are the real love that they have been looking for.
In the second verse, the tone of the song changes when the singer finds out that their partner does not feel the same way about them. They start to doubt their own feelings and begins to see things that they have not seen before. They hope that they find the real love they have been looking for, that one person who will put their heart on fire with love. Throughout the whole song, the vocalist emphasizes that they've searched for a long time and have traveled high and low to find the real love they need.
Line by Line Meaning
We are lovers true and through and though
We love each other completely and without reservation
We made it through the storm
We've survived challenges and difficult times together
I really want you to realize
I want you to understand and fully appreciate my feelings
I really want to put you on
I want to introduce you to new experiences and pleasures
I've been searching for someone to
I've been looking for a partner who can
Satisfy my every need
Meet all of my desires and requirements
Won't you be my inspiration,
Can't you be the one to inspire me,
Be the real love that I need
And provide me with the true love that I crave
Real love. I'm searching for a real love
I'm looking for authentic, genuine love
Someone to set my heart free
Someone who can release me from my emotional burdens
Oh, when I met you I just knew that
I had a feeling when we first met that
You would take my heart and run
You had the power to captivate and control my emotions
Until you told me how you felt for me
Until you revealed your true feelings towards me
You said I'm not the one
You declared that I wasn't the right person for you
So I slowly came to see
With time, I began to realize
All of the things that you were made of
The true aspects of your character and personality
And now I hope my dreams and inspirations
Now I hope that my aspirations
Lead me to want some real love
Will guide me towards finding authentic love
I got to have a real love
I need to find real love
Love's so true and oh baby
Authentic love is pure and genuine
I thought that love was you
I thought you were the one for me
I thought you were the answer to
I believed you were the solution to
The question in my mind
The doubts and uncertainties that I had
But it seems that I was wrong
It turns out that I was mistaken
If I stay strong maybe I'll find my real love
If I endure and persevere, I might find real love
So I try my best and pray to God
I'm doing all I can and asking for divine guidance
He'll send me someone real
God will provide me with real love
To caress me and to guide me towards
To comfort me and lead me to
A love my heart can feel
A love that resonates deeply with my emotions
Now I know I can be faithful
I'm certain I can be loyal
I can be your all in all
I can fulfill all your needs and desires
I'll give you good lovin' though the summertime,
I'll give you the best love, all year long
Winter, spring, and fall
Regardless of the season
You see I'm searching for a real love
I am really looking for true love
And I don't know where to go
And I'm lost as to where to find it
Been around the world and high and low
I've searched far and wide
And still I'll never know
Yet, I'm still unsure
How it feels to have a real love
What it's really like to experience true love
'Cause it seems it's not around
As it appears that authentic love is scarce
Gotta end it in this way because it
I have no choice but to conclude this way, as
Seems he can't be found
It appears that a partner who can provide real love is nowhere to be found
Lyrics © DistroKid, Ultra Tunes, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Missing Link Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVIS, PRIME, ROBINSON
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@angelaaggen
Great rendition. Has a great amount of soul in it.
Mary J would be proud that her inspiration inspired many others to search for that REAL Love
Xoxo
Great great inspire I n S p I r E!
@t.e.burgos3263
Wow. This is actually good. I expected an unseasoned, bland mess ala Taylor Swift's remake of Earth, Wind & Fire's September, but this is surprisingly soulful.
@okgirl325
she's so underated
@SuperBrianMak
It'd be a bland mess probably if a (white) artist covered it today. I heard ones of "Ain't Nobody" and "Crazy in Love" that almost made me want to vomit.
@MrYeeYuh1
Just heard this for the first time! I LOVE IT!!
@IxAMxNIGHTMARE
She so needs props and respect!
@sionbentley4535
Saaannnggg I never heard this version b4 today I’m very impressed ❤️❤️❤️
@neutralmultiverse8589
i like how she kept it hers, while respecting the original, it didn't come off as fake
@damon_aaron
Never heard this version before. Not too bad.
@trecchannel4205
Decent cover of the Mary classic.