The Real Thing
Embracing the Real Thing: Love Beyond Wealth and Fame
Lyrics
It's a cruel and funny world
Expressing the harsh and amusing aspects of life.
He who has the gold supposed to get the girl
Highlighting the societal expectation that wealth attracts romantic partners.
So, I know I don't fit the plans
Acknowledging that the speaker doesn't conform to others' expectations.
Of your momma and your old man, they don't understand
Parents don't comprehend or approve of the speaker's choices.
I ain't in it for money
Stating that the speaker is not motivated by money.
Ain't in it for fame
Emphasizing a lack of desire for fame.
Ain't pretendin' to be somebody
Not pretending to be someone else.
Yeah, I'm here for the real thing, oh, the real thing
Expressing a desire for authentic, genuine connections.
And baby, you're the real thing
Addressing the listener as the embodiment of the "real thing."
City lights and high society
Describing discomfort in urban and high-class environments.
Never looked quite right on me
City life and elite society don't suit the speaker.
But out here on the outskirts of your dreams
Being on the outskirts of the listener's dreams suggests being close to their aspirations.
Through the moonlight you will see
Seeing the best things in life, possibly love, under the moonlight.
The best things in life are free
Expressing the sentiment that valuable things are intangible.
I ain't in it for money
Reiterating the lack of interest in wealth.
Ain't in it for fame
Reiterating the disinterest in seeking fame.
Ain't pretendin' to be somebody
Reaffirming authenticity, not pretending to be someone else.
Yeah, I'm here for the real thing, oh, the real thing
Repeating the desire for genuine connections.
And baby, you're the real thing
Reiterating the listener as the embodiment of authenticity.
I'm in it, I'm in it for love
Declaring the speaker's commitment to love.
I'm in it for your brain
Expressing an interest in the intellectual aspect of the listener.
Yeah, I'm here for your body
Acknowledging physical attraction.
Yeah, I'm here for the real thing, oh, the real thing
Repeating the desire for genuine connections.
And baby, you're the real thing, oh, the real thing
Reiterating the listener as the embodiment of authenticity.
Baby, you're the real thing, the real thing
Affirming the listener as the true and authentic connection.
Baby, you're the real thing
Repeating the affirmation of the listener as the real and genuine connection.
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