Real People
Chic
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Real people I want to live my life With some real people Yeah, yeah, real people I'm doggone gonna be with Some real people Throughout this great big world of ours There are so many folks Who just can't get involved Now they receive you readily And will deceive you dreadfully Oh, yeah, it's a reality I'll just do my best, yeah To to try and make all those Phony relationships dissolve Now I suppose They could help themselves So I grow close to surround myself With love and humanity And whistle Real people I want to live my life With some real people Yeah, yeah, real people I'm doggone gonna be with Some real people I don't think my emotion could stand All of this wear and tear They say you control your own destiny But I can't take them getting the best They're getting the best of me Spread out Give me some elbow room And some place where I can disappear I'm so tired of hypocrisy And why these folks even bother me Please just let me be Be with some real people I want to live my life With some real people Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Real, real people I'm doggone gonna be with Some real people Be with some real people I want to live my life With some real people Yeah, yeah Real people I'm doggone gonna be with Some real people Real people I want to live my life With some real people Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Real people I'm doggone gonna be with Some real people Be with some real people I want to live my life With some real people Yeah, yeah Real people I'm doggone gonna be with Some real people Be with some real people I want to live my life With some real people Yeah, yeah Real people I'm doggone gonna be with Some real people
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Written by: EDWARDS, RODGERS
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Genre"Real People" by Chic falls into the genre of R&B and disco. It also includes elements of soul, pop, and funk.
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AlbumThe song is part of the album also called "Real People", which was released in 1980. This was the fourth studio album by Chic.
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ArtistsThe song was performed by the band Chic, which consisted of Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers, who are considered legendary musicians and producers.
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Production"Real People" was produced by the band members themselves, Bernard Edwards, and Nile Rodgers. These two were well known for their innovative production style.
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SongwriterJust like many other Chic songs, "Real People" was also written by Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers. They both were the members of the Chic.
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PopularityDespite the R&B and disco slump of the early 80s, "Real People" still managed to hold a spot on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for 14 weeks.
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ReviewsThe song generally got positive reviews. However, its commercial success was somewhat limited due to the disco backlash that was happening at the time of its release.
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Musical influenceThe song "Real People" is known for its tight grooves and playful lyrics, which influenced a number of acts during the 80s and beyond.
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MessageThe lyrics of "Real People" talk about being true to oneself and not trying to be someone else. This was representative of Chic's style, which was often socially conscious and reflective of individuals' everyday experiences.
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LegacyThe song "Real People," including the entire album, marked the end of an era for the band Chic due to the diminishing popularity of disco in the early 1980s. However, the song and album still remain a definitive part of Chic's discography and an influence on later R&B and pop music.
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