The lineup consists of Zac Brown (lead vocals, guitar), Jimmy De Martini (fiddle, vocals), John Driskell Hopkins (bass guitar, guitar, baritone guitar, banjo, ukulele, upright bass, vocals), Coy Bowles (guitar, keyboards), Chris Fryar (drums), Clay Cook (guitar, keyboards, mandolin, steel guitar, vocals), Matt Mangano (bass guitar), and Daniel de los Reyes (percussion).
Real Thing
Zac Brown Band Lyrics
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He'd save it for the times to not forget
I miss the way he'd share with me
The things that he held true
While the lessons rolled around his 80 proof
All it took was
One sip and it blew my mind
Knowing smooth whiskey takes some time
Ain't nothing like the real thing
And you can't go back once you get a taste
Everything is second rate
I'm talking genuine Made in the USA
Ain't nothing like the real thing
Real thing
There ain't nothing like the real thing baby
There ain't nothing
Real thing
There ain't nothing like the real thing baby
Thought I'd been in love a time or two
Didn't know that I was lost till I met you
And I could tell that every other girl was history
Never knew how real could feel till you found me
All it took was
One kiss and you blew my mind
An All-American kind of fine
You know a good woman is hard to find
Ain't nothing like the real thing
And you can't go back once you get a taste
Everyone is second rate
I'm talking genuine Made in the USA
Ain't nothing like the real thing
The real thing
There ain't nothing like the real thing baby
There ain't nothing
Real thing
There ain't nothing like the real thing baby
There ain't nothing
Real thing
There ain't nothing like the real thing baby
There ain't nothing
Real thing
There ain't nothing like the real thing baby
There ain't nothing
You know a great song is hard to find
The right words and the perfect rhyme
'Cause we all feel the same inside
We're all looking for the real thing
You know you're not the same once you hear it play
There's nothing else that can replace
What's genuine Made in the USA
Ain't nothing like the real thing
I'm talking genuine Made in the USA
Ain't nothing like the real thing
Real thing
There ain't nothing like the real thing baby
There ain't nothing
Real thing
There ain't nothing like the real thing baby
The lyrics of "Real Thing" by Zac Brown Band speak about the importance of genuine, authentic experiences in life - whether it's a good bottle of whiskey or finding true love. The first verse describes a memory of the singer's father, who had a special bottle of liquor that he saved for important moments. The father would share his wisdom and values with the singer while sipping on this whiskey, which symbolizes something real, traditional, and made with care. The chorus emphasizes the idea that once you taste something true and authentic, nothing else can compare to it. This theme continues in the second verse, where the singer reflects on past loves and how they pale in comparison to the real love they have found. The bridge expands the meaning to include the power of music to capture and express the feeling of the real thing.
Overall, the lyrics of "Real Thing" are about cherishing and seeking out authentic experiences and connections in life. It's a call to appreciate the things that are crafted with care, passion, and integrity, rather than settling for cheap imitations. The song speaks to the universal desire for something genuine and meaningful, and the importance of recognizing and holding onto it when we find it.
Line by Line Meaning
It was in a crystal bottle on his desk
He always kept his best whiskey on his desk in a crystal bottle.
He'd save it for the times to not forget
He saved it for special occasions and moments he didn't want to forget.
I miss the way he'd share with me
The singer misses the way the person who owned the whiskey would share it with them.
The things that he held true
The things he believed in and held dear to his heart.
While the lessons rolled around his 80 proof
He would teach lessons while drinking whiskey, which was 80 proof.
All it took was
All it took to experience the good whiskey was...
One sip and it blew my mind
After one sip, the whiskey was so good it completely amazed the singer.
Those good ol' boys sure make it right
The people who make the whiskey do it perfectly and always make it right.
Knowing smooth whiskey takes some time
It takes time to make good, smooth whiskey.
Ain't nothing like the real thing
There is nothing as good as real, quality whiskey.
And you can't go back once you get a taste
Once you taste really good whiskey, other whiskey will never be as good.
Everything is second rate
After experiencing the real thing, everything else is less good and less authentic.
I'm talking genuine Made in the USA
The whiskey being referred to is a real, authentic product from the United States.
Thought I'd been in love a time or two
The singer thought they had been in love before this moment.
Didn't know that I was lost till I met you
The singer was lost until they met the person they are currently in love with.
And I could tell that every other girl was history
The singer realized that all of their previous relationships were now in the past because their current love was different.
Never knew how real could feel till you found me
The singer didn't understand what it meant to feel real love until they met their current love.
One kiss and you blew my mind
The singer was amazed by the first kiss they shared with their current love.
An All-American kind of fine
Their current love is of the best quality, like a genuine American product.
You know a good woman is hard to find
It is hard to find a good woman.
The right words and the perfect rhyme
Writing a great song is hard and requires the perfect words and rhyme scheme.
'Cause we all feel the same inside
Everyone experiences similar emotions on the inside.
We're all looking for the real thing
Everyone is looking for something authentic and real.
You know you're not the same once you hear it play
Hearing a great song can change how you feel and see things.
There's nothing else that can replace
There is nothing that can replace that feeling of experiencing something impactful for the first time.
What's genuine Made in the USA
Real, quality products that are made in the USA are unmatched.
Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benjamin James Simonetti, Niko Moon, Zachry Alexander Brown
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mitch Lewis
One of the best bands out today.
del
Love. Can't wait for the album
D Roye
The Zac Brown Band never ceases to amaze
Nathan Brown
Their new music sucks
Lesonc
D Roye so true
Malan Cronje
You may end up with as many great songs as the beatles had, unbelievable how many good songs you write Zac. Just keep it Country.
Mitchell Lang
What I wouldn't do to have the music writing and playing ability of these guys.
They always know how to make a listener get goosebumps
677moonpie
Zac Brown Band is the real thing. Great song.
Brenda Isajiw
ZBB! I LOVE THIS SONG! They always tell good stories in their music...Keep singing guys. Please!!! don't stop.
Tony Bailey
Great song, glad to see they're going back to their roots on the new album!