“For Real” was the lead single from Amel Larrieux’s much-delayed sophomore solo album Bravebird. The song is notable for being the first time she showed off her almost whistle register upper vocal range on a recording. The feat immediately drew comparisons to 70’s soul singer Minnie Riperton.
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[Intro]
I'm for real
[Verse 1]
I can run, I can race for hours and hours, and don't stop
I can float, I can fly us to the highest mountain tops
I can breathe you, I can drink in your laugh
I can... I can live on your smile
I can trip and if I can fall into your arms
I can stay there my whole life
[Chorus]
I can live, I can love
I can be better with you (With you), for real (For real)
I can hear, I can feel
I can see, I can tell you are for real (Ooh)
I can live, I can love
I can be better with you, for real (For real)
I can hear, I can feel
I can see, I can tell you are for real
[Verse 2]
I can stare, I can memorize
Your face, your hands, your hair, every part of you
I can cut off any loose ends and not even wanna keep a few
I can speak to you so honestly, I can't even run any game
I can hear a million angels singing in my ears
When I say your name, ooh
[Chorus]
I can live, I can love
I can be better with you, for real
I can hear, I can feel
I can see, I can tell you are for real (You're for real)
I can live, I can love
I can be better with you (I can be better), for real (For real)
I can hear, I can feel
I can see, I can tell you are for real
(I can tell that you're for real)
[Bridge]
I can't smile, can't dream like a child
Can't feel safe in this wide world without you
I can't go, can't disturb this flow
Can't begin to know what I would do
I can't see, can't find strength to be
Rather not be me without you
I can't deal, I can't even feel
Without you, I'm not real
[Chorus]
I can live, I can love
I can be better with you, for real
I can hear, I can feel
I can see, I can tell you are for real
I can live, I can love
I can be better with you, for real
I can hear, I can feel
I can see, I can tell you are for real
I can live, I can love
I can be better with you, for real (For real)
I can hear, I can feel
I can see, I can tell you are for real (You are for real)
I can live, I can love
I can be better with you, for real
I can hear, I can feel
I can see, I can tell you are for real
For Real was written by Laru Larrieux & Amel Larrieux.
For Real was produced by Laru Larrieux.
Amel Larrieux released For Real on Tue Jan 20 2004.