Real Girl
Mutya Buena
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If I had one chance to In my life again I wouldn't make no changes Now or way back when (yeah) And if everything turns out The way I hope it goes But I cant wait to find out What it is that God knows But I don't wanna think about What's gonna come around for me I'll just take it day by day Cause it's the only way To be the best that I can be [Chorus] I never pretend to be something I'm not You get what you see, when you see what I've got We live in the real world, I'm just a real girl I know exactly where I stand And all I can do is be true to myself I don't need permission from nobody else Cause this is the real world, I'm not a little girl I know exactly who I am And nothing's ever perfect There's no guarantee And if I knew the answers It would put my mind at ease (no) So I'll just keep on going The way I've gone so far And maybe I'll end up Trying to catch a falling star (yeah) But I don't wanna think about What's gonna come around for me I'll just take it day by day Cause it's the only way To be the best that I can be [Chorus] Baby this is who I am Don't need you to understand Cause everything is right where it should be It wont be long til you know about me, Cause I don't give a, Even when I'm out of love Cause every things just how it should be And it wont be long till you know about me [Chorus: x2]
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Written by: DEAN GILLARD, LENNY KRAVITZ, MATTHEW WARD, NIARA SCARLETT
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, SONY ATV MUSIC PUB LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUB GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"Real Girl" was released as the first single from the debut solo album of Mutya Buena on 14th May 2007.
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Chart SuccessThe song achieved considerable chart success in the United Kingdom, reaching number 2 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Album Title"Real Girl" is not just a song title, but it’s also the name of the album. The album itself reached the top ten in the UK Albums Chart.
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Song GenreThe genre of the song "Real Girl" is R&B with distinctive elements of pop and soul music.
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Sample UsageThe song incorporates a sample from Lenny Kravitz's song "It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over", which marked it as a unique blend of contemporary pop and soul.
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Song ThemesThe lyrics of "Real Girl" are empowering, dealing with themes of self-worth and authenticity.
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CollaborationThe song was written by Buena along with notable songwriters Niara Scarlett, Dean Josiah and Karen Poole.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Real Girl" was directed by Jake Nava, who has also worked with Beyoncé, Usher, and John Legend.
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AwardsAlthough the song did not win any awards, it was nominated for a BRIT award in the Best British Female Solo Artist category.
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ReviewsCritics gave favorable reviews to the song, often pointing out Buena's powerful vocal abilities and genuine lyrical content.
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Global AppealAside from the UK, the song also found popularity in Ireland, Australia, and across Europe, reaching the top 20 charts in several countries.
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Mutya Buena's BackgroundBefore launching her solo career with songs like "Real Girl," Mutya Buena was a part of the girl group Sugababes and contributed to a series of top ten hits with the group.
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