So Real
Jeff Buckley
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Love, let me sleep tonight on your couch And remember the smell of the fabric Of your simple city dress Oh, that was so real Oh, that was so real Oh, that was so real We walked around 'til the moon got full like a plate. And the wind blew an invocation and I fell asleep at the gate And I never stepped on the cracks 'cause I thought I'd hurt my mother And I couldn't awake from the nightmare, that sucked me in and pulled me under Pulled me under Oh, that was so real Oh, that was so real Oh, that was so real I love you But I'm afraid to love you I love you But I'm afraid to love you I'm afraid Oh, that was so real Oh, that was so real Oh, that was so real Oh, that was so real Oh, that was so real Oh, that was so real Real, real, real Oh, that was so real Oh, that was so real Oh, that was so real
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Written by: JEFF BUCKLEY, MICHAEL TIGHE
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Release Detail"So Real" was released in May 1995 as part of Jeff Buckley's debut album, "Grace".
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Producer InformationThe track was produced by Jeff Buckley himself, along with Andy Wallace, a renowned American music producer.
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GenreThe song falls under the alternative rock genre but incorporates elements of folk, soul, and blues, showcasing Buckley's wide-ranging musical influences.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its non-traditional sound, "So Real" was able to achieve commercial success, peaking at number 9 on the Billboard Triple A (Album Adult Alternative) songs chart.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the song for its emotional depth and Buckley's vocal range and performance. Rolling Stone magazine even placed "So Real" in its list of '500 Greatest Songs of All Time'.
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Lyrics MeaningThe lyrics of "So Real" remain somewhat cryptic, but they seem to reflect on themes of love, loss, and vulnerability.
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Live Performance"So Real" was a staple of Jeff Buckley's live sets and featured in his famous Live at Sin-é EP and on the posthumously released Live at L'Olympia album.
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Co-WritingThe song was co-written by Buckley and his band's guitarist, Michael Tighe, making it one of the few collaborations on the "Grace" album.
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Inspirational SourceAs stated by Buckley in a 1994 interview with Vox, the song took inspiration from Pakistani Qawwali singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. He was so moved by Khan's music that it spurred him to write "So Real" pretty much on the spot.
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Song's ImpactThe song's innovative mixing of musical styles and lyrical depth has continued to influence artists across genres, from Radiohead to Rufus Wainwright.
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Posthumous RecognitionAfter Buckley's untimely death in 1997, "So Real" gained further recognition and appreciation among fans and music critics globally, contributing to Buckley's lasting legacy.
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