Real Love
Mary J. Blige
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Uh uh uh We are lovers true and through and though We made it through the storm I really want you to realize I really want to put you on I've been searchin' for someone To satisfy my every need Won't you be my inspiration Be the real love that I need Real love I'm searchin' for a real love Someone to set my heart free Real love I'm searchin' 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 Real love I'm searchin' for a real love Someone to set my heart free Real love I'm searchin' for a real love I got to have a real love Loves so true and oh baby I thought your love was true I thought you were the answer to The questions 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' through the summertime Winter, spring, and fall Real love I'm searchin' for a real love Someone to set my heart free (real love) Real love I'm searchin' for a real love Real love I'm searchin' for a real love Someone to set my heart free Real love I'm searchin' for a real love 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 Real love I'm searchin' for a real love Someone to set my heart free Real love I'm searchin' for a real love Real love I'm searchin' for a real love Someone to set my heart free Real love I'm searchin' for a real love Real love
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Written by: Willie James Clarke, Roy Hammond, Mark Morales, Clarence Henry Reid, Kirk Robinson, Mark Rooney
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Release Info"Real Love" is the second single from Mary J. Blige's debut album "What's the 411?" and was released in 1992.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, making it one of Blige's most successful singles.
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Song EndorsementsThe song has been credited by some critics as helping to redefine the sound of R&B and modern soul by exhibiting a more raw, real, and emotional approach to the genre.
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Album SalesIt played a significant role in driving the sales of her debut album, which ended up selling over 3 million copies.
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Song CompositionThe song incorporates elements of hip hop and R&B, giving it a distinctive sound and helping to establish Blige's reputation as the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul".
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Music VideoThe music video for "Real Love" features Blige dancing in a black jumpsuit, leather boots, and a gold chain, a style that was influential in shaping trends in 90s fashion.
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Song Influence"Real Love" has been credited with helping to usher in a new era of R&B music, which combined the raw emotion of soul with the production elements of hip hop.
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Song CoverNotable artists such as Notorious B.I.G., Whitney Houston, and Faith Evans have all covered or sampled "Real Love" in their own music.
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Grammy AwardsAlthough "Real Love" did not win any Grammy Awards, it helped Blige earn her first of many Grammy nominations.
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RecognitionIn 2020, "Real Love" was named by Rolling Stone as one of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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