They’re putting up the chairs to close, she let me settle up my tab
I told her button up it’s cold, I ain’t too drunk to hail us a cab
We can get a cup of coffee but unless you gotta get back home…
Sitting across that table, a gypsy couldn’t read her mind
I took her hand and told her I just wanna crawl into her eyes
She shook her head and said, “It’s cruel”; cool is just a cheap disguise
Have you ever known a real love?
The kind of love that makes you feel, love?
No, this ain’t let’s make a deal, love
Make an angel give his wings up
It makes you guilty ’cause you want more
If it’s a kiss that you would die for
Feels like you’re falling through the stars
If it can break your heart
It’s real love
We drank that muddy pot of coffee; it was morning when I walked her home
I’ve never been this lonely, lying in this bed alone
Her words still ringing in my head, her sad eyes sunk me like a stone
Have you ever known a real love?
The kind of love that makes you feel, love?
No, this ain’t let’s make a deal, love
Make an angel give his wings up
It makes you guilty ’cause you want more
If it’s a kiss that you would die for
Feels like you’re falling through the stars
If it can break your heart
It’s real love
I put on the same shirt, and I ran out the door
Stole a fistful of roses from the sidewalk store
Just my heart in my hand I had nothing to throw
Standing up on her front step calling to your window…
Have you ever known a real love?
The kind of love that makes you feel, love?
No, this ain’t let’s make a deal, love
Make an angel give his wings up
It makes you guilty ’cause you want more
If it’s a kiss that you will die for
Feels like you’re falling through the stars
If it can break your heart
It’s real love
Feels like you’re falling through the stars
If it can break your heart
It’s real love
Exploring the Depths of “Real Love”
Bon Jovi’s “Real Love” delves into the search for something deeper than fleeting romance. The song paints a vivid scene: two people at the end of a night, navigating vulnerability and the longing for genuine connection. The lyrics move through moments of uncertainty and introspection, capturing how real love can be both exhilarating and terrifying. Lines about wanting more and feeling as if you’re “falling through the stars” emphasize the overwhelming and transformative nature of true affection. The chorus stands as a powerful reminder—real love isn’t transactional or superficial; it’s the kind that makes you question, crave, and sometimes ache.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bon Jovi
- Songwriters: Jon Bon Jovi, Billy Falcon, John Shanks
- Release Year: 2024
- Label: Island Records