I still remember how I fell for you
There wasn’t one thing I would not do
I still recall the love in your eyes
Blue like the sky on a clear sunrise
And it was Real At The Time
Real At The Time
I was yours you were mine
It was Real At The Time
You were a lioness tall and lean
You were the best thing I’d ever seen
I heard a loneliness in your voice
I charged ahead I had no choice
Cause it felt Real At The Time
Real At The Time
Like a mountain you climb
It felt Real At The Time
And babe you meant so much to me
I never will forget your face
I never will forget those nights
Those nights
Those nights
Lost in the pettiness and the fights
Lost in the battle for bragging rights
We were a couple of kindred souls
Fighting for childish things like control
But it was Real At The Time
Real At The Time
Like the scene of a crime
It was Real At The Time
It was Real At The Time
I was yours you were mine
We got way out of line
But it was Real At The Time
Reflecting on Love’s Fleeting Certainty
In “Real At The Time,” Bob Seger delves into the bittersweet nature of past love, capturing the powerful emotions that once felt undeniable. Through heartfelt lines, Seger remembers the intensity and sincerity of a relationship that, despite its eventual decline, was genuine in the moment. The lyrics evoke vivid imagery, such as the lover’s eyes “blue like the sky on a clear sunrise,” and the sense of inevitability that swept him into the romance. The refrain emphasizes that while things may have changed, the feelings were authentic and consuming when they happened.
Nostalgia and Honest Reflection
Seger doesn’t shy away from the messy aftermath—battles for control and petty fights that eroded what was once special. Yet, he views these memories without regret, cherishing the connection and the lessons learned. The song resonates with anyone who has looked back on a relationship and realized that, regardless of the outcome, the love and emotions experienced were indeed “real at the time.”
Song Credits
Artist: Bob Seger
Songwriter: Bob Seger