Story Behind The Song
In my own search this is what I decided and the song naturally and easily sprang from that conviction.
Song Description
Some offer this, some offer that, part of me wants to settle, but through the struggle I succeed at holding out for the real treasure, TRUE love.
| Song Length |
3:17 |
Genre |
Pop - Rock, Country - Rock |
| Tempo |
Fast (151 - 170) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Welcoming, Diplomatic |
Subject |
Searching for Love, Pride |
| Similar Artists |
John Cougar Mellencamp, John Mayer |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1990 - 1999 |
| |
Lyrics
VERSE 1
I'm prospectin' for something sorta like gold
Siftin' the sands of this world for the ultimate thing to behold
Tonight in this tavern where I'm restin' my soul
You offer me such a beautiful treasure it's hard to say "no"
But I don't think so
CHORUS
I'm lookin' for the real thing, baby, talkin' 'bout love
I'm lookin' for the real thing, baby, 'cause I've had enough
Of what turns out to be no treasure
Just one more meaningless fling
I'm lookin' for love you can't measure
The real thing
VERSE 2
I ai ñn't passin' judgment, ain't even talkin' 'bout you
I'm merely talkin' 'bout how things that last you just can't rush into
I found that what shimmers ain't always what I should own
No, no, too many times the sparkle made me blind to what I should have known
All that glitters ain't gold
CHORUS
I'm lookin' for the real thing, baby, talkin' 'bout love
I'm lookin' for the real thing, baby, 'cause I've had enough
Of what turns out to be no treasure
Just one more meaningless fling
I'm lookin' for love you can't measure
The real thing
INSTRUMENTAL
CHORUS OUT
I'm lookin' for the real thing, baby, talkin' 'bout love
I'm lookin' for the real thing, baby, 'cause I've had enough
Of what turns out to be no treasure
Just one more meaningless fling
I'm lookin' for love you can't measure
The real thing
The real thing, real thing, baby, I'm talkin' 'bout love that's real
Real love, baby I want the re