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“Real Love” is the second single off What’s The 411? after “You Remind Me” and MJB’s first Top 10 pop song, reaching No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100.
This song is a perfect example of MJB’s fusion of hip-hop and soul music, something she’s credited with having pioneered.
[Produced by Mark Morales & Mark C. Rooney]
[Verse 1]
We are lovers through and through
And though we made it through the storm
I really want you to realize, I really want to put you on
I've been searching for someone to satisfy my every need
Won't you be my inspiration?
Be the real love that I need
[Chorus]
Real love, I'm searching for a real love
Someone to set my heart free
Real love, I'm searching for a real love
[Verse 2]
Ooh, when I met you
I just knew that you would take my heart and run
Until you told me how you loved for me, you said I'm not the one
So I slowly came to see all of the things that you were made of
And now I hope my dreams and inspiration lead me towards a real love
[Chorus]
Real love, I'm searching for a real love
Someone to set my heart free
Real love, I'm searching for a real love
I got to have a real love
[Bridge]
Love so true, and oh baby, I thought that love was true
I thought that you were the answer to the question in my mind
But it seems that I was wrong, if I stay strong, maybe I'll find
A real love
[Verse 3]
So I've tried my best and prayed to God he'll send me someone real
To caress me and to guide me towards a love my heart can feel
Now I know I can be faithful, I can be your all and all
I'll give you good lovin' through the summertime, winter, spring and fall
[Chorus]
Real love, I'm searching for a real love (Real love, real love)
Someone to set my heart free
Real love, I'm searching for a real love
Real love, I'm searching for a real love
Someone to set my heart free
Real love, I'm searching for a real love
[Bridge]
See, I'm searching for a real love and I don't know where to go
(Real love, I'm searching for a real love)
Been around the world and high and low and still I never know
(Someone to set my heart free
Real love, I'm searching for a real love)
How it feels to have a real love cause it seems it's not around
Gotta end it in this way 'cause it seems he can't be found
[Chorus]
Real love, I'm searching for a real love
Someone to set my heart free
Real love, I'm searching for a real love
Real love, I'm searching for a real love
Someone to set my heart free
Real love, I'm searching for a real love
Real love
Real Love was written by Cory Rooney & Prince Markie Dee.
Real Love was produced by Prince Markie Dee & Cory Rooney.
Mary J. Blige released Real Love on Tue Aug 25 1992.
“Real Love” peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also peaked at #1 on Billboard’s US Hot R&B Singles and US Rhythmic charts.
Yes!!! On November 4, 1992, "Real Love" officially went RIAA Gold, being certified for over 500,000 unit sales.