This Is Not Real Love

George Michael, Mutya

About This Is Not Real Love

"This Is Not Real Love" is the second single from George Michael's second greatest hits album Twenty Five. The single features Mutya Buena, the ex-Sugababe and was released on 6 November 2006. Due to the busy work schedules of both Michael and Buena, a video was made; however, it featured actors and scenes of the singers in the studio. The song was also featured in a remixed form on Mutya Buena's solo debut album, Real Girl. The song peaked in 2006 at number fifteen in the United Kingdom. On 25 March 2008, it was released in the United States and reached number eight on the Hot Dance Club Songs chart. 


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[George:]
Don't kiss me, darling
I want you to hear the things I say
I loved you in my way
But you know I'm gonna leave you

[Mutya:]
The clock was always ticking
And your heart,
Yes I know your heart is always on the run

[George:]
I hate what I've become
But I'm still gonna leave you
And I don't think you should stay for the night

[Mutya:]
Baby you know that my flesh is weak
You know I simply

[Both:]
I cannot sleep without you
My heart has simply nowhere to go

[Mutya:]
Nothing to hold
Those tears you're crying

[George:]
Time and time again you take me back in baby

[Mutya:]
You don't have to make it plain

[Both:]
This is not real love

[Mutya:]
Look at us dancing baby
Let's dance and show them all
(Dance and show them all)
How close we are
The lies have worked so far
So we go on deceiving

[George:]
But darling don't you know the time
Baby, look at yourself, holding back the tide
Like you've got something else up your sleeve
That's why I've got to leave

[Both:]
And I don't think you should stay here tonight
(Baby don't you know that my flesh is weak, you know)
I simply I cannot sleep without you
But someday I'll have nothing to show
(Nothing to show)
(Nothing to show)
I've nothing to hold

[George:]
Oh, baby, crying
All those simple things that won't come again
Oh do I have to make it plain
This is not real love

And I said this is not real love

[Mutya:]
Real love
Baby it don't glisten and shine the way it used to

[George:]
This is not real love (real love)
Baby think of all the promises I made on the day that I seduced you
Baby don't wait for me like some angel of tragedy
I have to set you free
Darling you should be long gone, oh long gone by now
You should be with someone, someone

[Mutya:]
Glisten and shine
You promised me

[George:]
You've gotta face it woman, you ain't ever gonna change me

[Mutya:]
Where will I go, what do I know
About life without you
You promised me you'd never leave me, no
This is not real love

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George Michael

George Michael (born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou; (Greek: Γεώργιος Κυριάκος Παναγιώτου); 25 June 1963 - 25 December 2016) was an English musician, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. Michael rose to fame in the 1980s when he formed the pop duo Wham! with his school friend, Andrew Ridgeley. His first solo single, "Careless Whisper", was released when he was still in the duo and sold about six million copies worldwide. more »

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Written by: George Michael, James Jackman, Ruadhri Cushnan, JAMES PHILIP JACKMAN

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14 facts about this song

Artist Collaboration
"This Is Not Real Love" is a duet by British singers George Michael and Mutya Buena.
Label Representation
The song was released under the label "Sony BMG."
Musical Style
The song is a pop ballad, blending elements of soul and pop music.
Album Inclusion
"This Is Not Real Love" was featured on George Michael's second greatest hits album "Twenty Five," which was released in 2006.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart in November 2006.
Single Release
"This Is Not Real Love" was one of the three new songs included in the "Twenty Five" album, and it was also released as the album's second single.
Co-writing
Both George Michael and Mutya Buena contributed to the songwriting.
Mutya’s Fame
At the time of this song's release, Mutya Buena was most widely-recognized as a member of the popular British girl-band, Sugababes.
Music Video
The music video for this song features both artists dramatically singing in dark, contrasting settings to match the melancholy theme of the song.
Lyrics Message
The lyrics speak about a dysfunctional relationship, where one person has stronger feelings than the other, indicating the "unreal" nature of their love.
Critical Reception
The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised the strong vocals and emotional depth.
Band Departure
This song marked one of Buena's first solo ventures since leaving the Sugababes in December 2005.
Performance
On the same day the song was released as a single, George Michael and Mutya Buena performed it together on The Michael Parkinson Show, highlighting its popularity.
Cover Versions
While there have not been many notable cover versions of this song, it remains a staple in George Michael's discography and is enjoyed by fans globally.

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