The Real Thing

Embracing Authenticity: Martina McBride's Ode to the Real Thing
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Lyrics

Artificial sweeteners, spray on tans

Expressing a preference for genuine experiences over artificial ones, like choosing real sugar and natural sunlight over artificial sweeteners and spray-on tans.

I'd rather have the sugar, the sun and the sand

Continuing the preference for authenticity, opting for the real elements of life, such as sugar, sun, and sand.

Give me the real thing

Expressing the desire for authentic, genuine experiences.

Give me the real thing

Reiteration of the desire for authenticity, emphasizing the preference for the real thing.


Virtual friends, reality shows

Highlighting the prevalence of virtual connections and artificial reality through technology, suggesting a longing for real, genuine friendships.

Put a filter on it so nobody knows

Commenting on the trend of enhancing reality through filters in social media, conveying a preference for unfiltered, authentic experiences.

It ain't the real thing

Emphasizing that the filtered and altered experiences provided by technology are not equivalent to the real, authentic ones.

It ain't the real thing

Reiteration that artificial experiences are not equivalent to the real ones.


When the smoke and mirrors

Referring to illusions and deceptions as "smoke and mirrors," suggesting a desire for clarity and truth.

All get clearer

Expressing a longing for transparency and honesty when illusions dissipate.

Give me what remains

Expressing a desire for what remains after illusions fade away.

The glitz and glitter won't last forever

Noting that superficial glamour and sparkle are temporary, contrasting with the enduring value of genuine experiences.

Someday it'll all wash away

Acknowledging the impermanence of artificial glamour, with the expectation that it will eventually be washed away.


We got cyber clouds and digital streams

Mentioning the prevalence of digital and virtual elements in modern life, with a suggestion to take a break and experience the real world.

Sometimes I gotta shut it down

Recognizing the need to disconnect from the digital world and enjoy the real, tangible experiences.

Get outside and breathe

Encouraging a pause to appreciate the natural world and take a breath away from the digital realm.

The real thing

Reiterating the preference for authentic experiences, specifically the "real thing."

Give me the real thing

Emphasizing the desire for genuine, unfiltered experiences over artificial substitutes.


When the smoke and mirrors

Repeating the idea of seeking clarity and truth when illusions fade away.

All get clearer

Reiterating the preference for what remains after illusions disappear.

Give me what remains

Expressing a desire for authenticity and truth that endures beyond superficial glamour.

The glitz and glitter won't last forever

Highlighting the temporary nature of glitz and glamour, reinforcing the value of genuine experiences.

Someday it'll all wash away

Acknowledging the eventual fading away of artificial glamour, reinforcing the enduring value of the real.


Late night calls, casual fling

Describing the inadequacy of late-night calls and casual relationships, emphasizing the insufficiency of artificial connections.

Just ain't gonna cut it

Stating that superficial relationships are not satisfying or fulfilling.

Once we've seen

Noting that once someone experiences the real thing, artificial substitutes become insufficient.

The real thing

Affirming the presence and value of genuine, authentic experiences.

We got the real thing

Reiterating the possession and appreciation of the real thing.

Oh, the real thing, baby

Expressing the sentiment that authentic experiences are the genuine and lasting aspects of life.

We got the real thing

Reiteration of the possession and appreciation of the real, genuine experiences in life.

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