Real Love

Mary J. Blige

About Real Love

"Real Love" is a song recorded by American singer Mary J. Blige for her debut studio album What's the 411? (1992). It was written and produced by Cory Rooney and Mark Morales. The song samples Audio Two's 1987 song "Top Billin'", and was issued as the album's second single on August 25, 1992. It became Blige's first top-ten hit, peaking at number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100. It also reached the top on both the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Rhythmic charts, and was eventually certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on November 4, 1992.  


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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

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I'm searchin' for a real love
Someone to set my heart free
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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

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I'm searchin' for a real love
Someone to set my heart free
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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

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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

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Mary J. Blige

Mary Jane Blige ( /ˈblaɪʒ/; born January 11, 1971), preferably known as Mary J. Blige, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. She is a recipient of nine Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards, and has recorded eight multi-platinum albums. She is the only artist with Grammy Award wins in R&B, Rap, Gospel, and Pop. more »

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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.
Chart Performance
The 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.
Song Endorsements
The 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.
Album Sales
It played a significant role in driving the sales of her debut album, which ended up selling over 3 million copies.
Song Composition
The 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".
Music Video
The 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.
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.
Song Cover
Notable artists such as Notorious B.I.G., Whitney Houston, and Faith Evans have all covered or sampled "Real Love" in their own music.
Grammy Awards
Although "Real Love" did not win any Grammy Awards, it helped Blige earn her first of many Grammy nominations.
Recognition
In 2020, "Real Love" was named by Rolling Stone as one of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

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