What's Real

Dri

Hey, you seems like you need me
Bought a drink just to see me
Hoping that will complete me
Give away all the secrets
You know you shouldn't believe them
You know you still going to see him
Love is something you can't quit
So sit down lets talk a bit
And then tell me what's real, I know just how you feel
It a bit of a history, yet it's such a mystery
And it will never get easy because love just isn't easy.

Aahuoahuoa ouaoua...

So just give a bit of time
Only you can leave your own mind
Sometimes giving away your heart means picking it apart
And if you want him then just take him
Just watch out, you might break him
Promise never to fake him
And at the end you might make it

And then tell me what's real, I know just how you feel.
It will never get easy because love just isn't easy

Aahuoahuoa ouaoua...






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    What a great song!

    Plainly stated: "love just isn't easy"

    If you stick to your gut ("what's real") that will be the best guidance.

    Love is a struggle - be true to yourself and others.

    On the side, this song is haunting live. Check her out live if she ever stops by your town.

    Tri_Ton October 29, 2008   Link

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