The Real Thing
Discovering True Passion: The Real Thing by Delbert McClinton
Lyrics
I was playin' pinball, drinkin' my last call alone
I was playing pinball, having my last drink alone.
She was leanin' in that doorway lookin' like a sure way home
She was standing in a doorway, appearing as a definite way to find comfort or intimacy.
She said, I like the way you handle that machine
She complimented my skill with the pinball machine.
I'm into playin', if you know what I mean
She expressed interest in engaging in playful activities, suggesting a desire for a connection.
So if you're tired of mediocrity
If you're tired of a mundane or ordinary life.
I bet you I can make you see
Confidently asserting that she can bring excitement and meaning to life.
You ain't really had the real thing
Emphasizing that one hasn't truly experienced the genuine and profound until engaging with her.
'Til I get you into my thing
Indicating that true understanding comes from being involved with her.
There ain't nothin' left to explain
Suggesting that there's nothing more to say once the authentic experience is encountered.
Once you really had the real thing
Reiterating the transformative impact of experiencing the genuine thing.
You ain't really had the real thing
Highlighting the necessity of her presence for a true and meaningful experience.
'Til I get you into my thing
Repeating the idea that understanding and fulfillment come through connection with her.
There ain't nothin' left to explain
Emphasizing that there's no need for further explanation once the authentic experience is realized.
Once you really had the real thing
Reiterating the profound impact of having encountered the real thing.
I read the look on her face, took her off to my place fast
Observing her expression, swiftly taking her to my place, recognizing her genuine interest in making a good connection last.
Man, she wasn't foolin', she could make a good thing last
Acknowledging her sincerity in making a meaningful relationship endure.
Up all night until the break of dawn
Spending the entire night together until the early morning.
She was leavin' I was already gone
She left, and I was already emotionally detached or distant.
She whispered call me when you've had some rest
She whispered to call her after I've rested, suggesting a potential for a continued connection.
I closed my eyes and I confessed
Closing my eyes, confessing a sense of emotional vulnerability or realization.
I ain't never had the real thing
Asserting that one has never experienced authenticity until being involved with the person.
Til' you got me into your thing
Expressing the transformative effect of being part of her world.
There ain't nothin' left to explain
Stating that there's no need for further explanation after encountering the real thing.
Once you really had the real thing
Reiterating the profound impact of having truly experienced the genuine thing.
I ain't never had the real thing
Affirming that one has never truly understood until being immersed in her world.
Til' you got me into your thing
Highlighting the transformative nature of being part of her reality.
There ain't nothin' left to explain
Stating that there's no need for further explanation once the authentic experience is realized.
Once you really had the real thing
Reiterating the profound impact of having encountered the real thing.
I aint never had the real thing
Affirming that one has never truly understood until being immersed in her world.
Til' you got me into your thing
Highlighting the transformative nature of being part of her reality.
There ain't nothin' left to explain
Stating that there's no need for further explanation once the authentic experience is realized.
Once you really had the real thing
Reiterating the profound impact of having encountered the real thing.
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