The Real Thing
2 Unlimited
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It's the real thing that makes your body swing Open your ears for the techno rap sing Back on the track, no my name ain't Jack You try to criticize, so now step back I travelled the world all round and round Make a lot of heads go upside down If it ain't rough, no, it ain't no thing Just let yourself go cause you're rolling with the real thing We're going for the real thing Go, go let yourself go Go, go let yourself go Searchin' for the real thing Do this, do this Come on, come on Do this, do this No more waiting, anticipating We're searching for the real thing No more waiting, anticipating We're going for the real thing I select the thoughts and need from people's minds Combine it with my own style, I ain't blind One of a kind make sure I'll find A way to gain and win cause it's the real thing The music flows, I lay these rhymes Time for some action, cause it's about time Pay close attention, are you out, are you in? 'Cause if you roll, you're rolling with the real thing Searchin' for the real thing Do this, do this Come on, come on Do this, do this We're going for the real thing Go, go let yourself go Go, go let yourself go No more waiting, anticipating We're searching for the real thing No more waiting, anticipating We're going for the real thing And we're not gonna stop Until we reach the highest top We don't need, to stop We'll keep on searchin' till we drop Never stop the real thing Yeah Give me the real thing Cheer, cheer, cheer Let yourself go Let yourself go Go, go, go, go, go, go No more waiting, anticipating We're searching for the real thing No more waiting, anticipating We're going for the real thing And we're not gonna stop Until we reach the highest top We don't need, to stop We'll keep on searchin' till we drop Go, go, go, go, go, go
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Written by: PHIL WILDE, PETER JOZEF M. BAUWENS, RAYMOND SLIJNGAARD, ANITA D. DOTH
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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14 facts about this song
Release Information"The Real Thing" by 2 Unlimited was released in the year 1994.
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Album InformationThe song is part of their album entitled "Real Things."
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Music GenreStylistically, the track falls under the Eurodance genre, one of the most popular music genres in the 90s.
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Commercial Success"The Real Thing" experienced significant commercial success, it peaked at number-one position in the chart in Ireland, and it also reached the top five in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland and the UK.
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Chart Ranking - UKThe song ranked 2nd on the United Kingdom Top Singles Chart.
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Chart Ranking - USIn the United States, the song hit the 4th position on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Real Thing" features energetic dance sequences reflecting the high-energy vibe of the track.
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2 Unlimited Background2 Unlimited, the group behind the song, is a Dutch dance project founded in 1991 by Belgian producers Jean-Paul De Coster and Phil Wilde.
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Relaunch and Artist PerformanceWhile the original artists of this popular song were Anita Doth and Ray Slijngaard, the song was also performed by Kim Vergouwen and Marvin de Bruin when 2 Unlimited was relaunched in 2016.
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Cultural Significance"The Real Thing" remains a popular track to this day, often featured in various throwback playlists and radio programs.
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Cover VersionsDue to its success and popularity, the song has been covered by numerous artists over the years.
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Soundtrack AppearanceThe song was featured on the soundtrack for the 2016 film, "Warcraft: The Beginning."
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Bonus Track FeatureThe extended version of "The Real Thing" is featured as a bonus track in the album "Real Things."
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Chart LongevityThe song spent a total of eleven weeks in the UK Singles Chart, showcasing its enduring popularity.
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