He has released several other less successful hits since then including "Do It" and "Why Did Ya".
His name is sometimes incorrectly spelt as Toni Di Bart.
The Real Thing
Tony Di Bart Lyrics
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Oh honey
(If I can't have you)
(Real thing, real thing)
If I can't have you, I don't want nobody baby
I've been holdin' on, I've been lookin' for the real thing
Waitin' patiently but I never stopped believin'
Say I'm chashin' rainbows, livin' in a dream
Girl I kept my fantasy, never givin' in
I'll tell you why, oh why
If I can't have you, I don't want nobody baby
Girl it's got be you, oh I need the real thing
If I can't have you, I don't want nobody baby
Girl it's got be you, I don't need no substitute
I need the real thing
Had a part-time love but I never fell completely
When you touch me there, ooh you get me reelin', yes you do
Can I dare to wonder if it could be you
Girl you set my heart on fire when I dream of you
I wanna fly, oh so very high
But if I can't have you, I don't want nobody baby
Girl it's got be you, I need the real thing (Real thing)
If I can't have you, I don't want nobody baby
Girl it's got be you, I don't need no substitute
I need the real thing (Real thing)
Come on stay tonight, come on soothe my mind
Oh honey
(If I can't have you)
(Real thing, real thing)
The song "The Real Thing" by Tony Di Bart talks about the yearning for a true and genuine love. The lyrics describe the search for that special someone who can make you feel alive and complete. It speaks about the longing for a pure and authentic connection, and how nothing else can replace the real thing. The singer expresses his desire for a love that is not superficial or fleeting, but deep and meaningful. He believes that he has found that love with the person he is addressing in the song.
The chorus repeats the refrain "If I can't have you, I don't want nobody baby. Girl it's got to be you, I need the real thing." This repetition reinforces the idea that the singer is solely focused on finding true love with this one person. There is a sense of urgency in his plea as he does not want to settle for anything less than the real thing.
Overall, the song is a reflection on the importance of authenticity in love. It highlights the necessity of having a true and genuine connection with someone, rather than settling for a substitute. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who values honesty and sincerity in their relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on stay tonight, come on soothe my mind
I want you to be with me tonight, to ease my worries and calm me down
Oh honey
My term of endearment for you
(If I can't have you)
I cannot accept the thought of being without you
(Real thing, real thing)
What I'm looking for is authenticity, not a fake or substitute
If I can't have you, I don't want nobody baby
I want you and no one else, you are the one I desire
Girl it's got be you, oh I need the real thing (Real thing)
I know you are the real deal, the only one who can truly satisfy me
I've been holdin' on, I've been lookin' for the real thing
I have been waiting patiently for that one true love
Waitin' patiently but I never stopped believin'
I've kept my faith and still believe that love can conquer all
Say I'm chashin' rainbows, livin' in a dream
Some may believe that love is impossible to attain, but I refuse to lose hope
Girl I kept my fantasy, never givin' in
I have held onto my dreams of finding true love, never settling for less
I'll tell you why, oh why
I will explain my reasons for wanting only you
Girl it's got be you, I don't need no substitute
I refuse to settle for anything less than what you offer
Had a part-time love but I never fell completely
I have had relationships in the past, but never truly committed myself to anyone
When you touch me there, ooh you get me reelin', yes you do
Your touch has a powerful effect on me, causing me to feel intense emotions
Can I dare to wonder if it could be you
I allow myself to consider the possibility that you are the one for me
Girl you set my heart on fire when I dream of you
I am deeply in love with you, even in my dreams
I wanna fly, oh so very high
With you by my side, I feel like I can accomplish anything
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ANDY BLISSETT, TONY DI BARTOLOMEO, LUCIENDA DRAYTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@fodorflorian9008
If I can't have you
Got to be you
Real thing
If I can't have you
Got to be you
Real thing
Come on, stay tonight
Come on, soothe my mind
Oh, honey
(Got to be you, real thing)
I've been holdin' on
I've been lookin' for the real thing
Waitin' patiently
But I never stopped believin'
Say I'm chasin' rainbows
Livin' in a dream
Girl, I kept my fantasy
I'm never givin' in
I'll tell you why, oh, why
If I can't have you
I don't want nobody, baby
Girl, it's got be you
Oh, I need the real thing
If I can't have you
I don't want nobody, baby
Girl, it's got be you
I don't need no substitute
I need the real thing
Had a part time love
But I never fell completely
But when you touch me there
Ooh, you get me reelin', yes you do
Can I dare to wonder
If it could be you?
Girl, you set my heart on fire
When I dream of you
I wanna fly, oh so very high
If I can't have you
I don't want nobody, baby
Girl, it's got be you
Oh, I need the real thing
If I can't have you
I don't want nobody baby
Girl, it's got be you
I don't need no substitute
I need the real thing
If I can't have you
Got to be you
Real thing
Come on, stay tonight
Come on, soothe my mind, oh honey
(Got to be you, real thing)
Come on, stay tonight
Come on, soothe my mind, oh honey
(Got to be you, real thing)
@josssmith
It could well just be a nostalgia thing as I was a teenager then but does anyone else think 90s music just seems so much better than anything around now?
@richardwallace290
100%
@lindapirie7021
Yep, totally agree👍
@19Tharg76
My friend - practically every other decade is better than the dreck that seemingly passes for music these days.
@lunity1111
I was rly a late teenager or into music in 00 s and I think 80 s and 90 s was better for sure esp for dance I think now the only good stuff is the more off the cuff, have to dig it out on YouTube stuff. The charts just all sounds like the same song these days
@lewissell8904
second that. There genuinely is some class dance tunes around now but a lot of it is piss poor
@Keith.parker
Thankfully tunes like this ARE our time machine. Those who grew up through the 90s know nostalgia like no other generation.
Born in the 70s, schooled through the 80s, raved through the 90s... and I'd do it all again in a heartbeat 💓
@cct7558
Imagine if all of us that were there could just go back for 3 months. Please.
@Keith.parker
@cct7558 I'd go back for 3 days if I could... 3 months or 3 years be better tho...
Todays music and 'vibe' anit got nothing on those days, and I'm sooooo glad I lived thro them at the age I did ❤️
@cct7558
@@Keith.parker Me too! Loved it.