Lyrics
Look in my eyes and you will see
The way that real love used to be
When the flowers bloomed in the springtime
And happiness was all mine
It's hard to let my feelings show
But I've got to let somebody know
About the love that Jesus has given me
He loosed my shackles and He set me free
Is this a dream or is this reality
Have I finally found someone who loves me
I just want to know if
Chorus 2x
Have you ever loved somebody
Will you ever love somebody
The way that Jesus loves you (la, la, la.....)
Over and over I ask myself
Will there ever be anyone else
Who can give me so much joy and peace
And make every day, oh so sweet
I searched all over, couldn't find one
Till I met His only begotten Son
At first, I didn't understand
Till I saw the nail prints in His hands
Is this a dream or is this reality
Have I finally found someone who loves me
I just want to know, I just want to know
I just want to know if
Chorus 2x
Have you ever loved somebody
Will you ever love somebody
The way that Jesus loves you (la, la, la.....)
Help me sing it Family
He loves me repeated with adlibs
Have you ever loved somebody
Will you ever love somebody
till fade
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Meaning & Inspiration
Real Love contrasts fading human happiness with the liberating love found in Jesus. The opening memory of springtime and joy gives way to a personal confession about grace: shackles are loosened, freedom is received, and peace replaces an earlier search. Questions in the refrain broaden that confession into a communal gospel invitation, while the repeated answer remains the distinctive way Jesus loves.
The second half places that love within the Christian account of salvation. References to the only begotten Son and the nail prints in his hands connect divine love with the crucifixion, giving the song a clear biblical center. The language of searching everywhere before finding Christ also portrays satisfaction as something discovered in him rather than earned. Its final family call and repeated affirmation turn individual testimony into shared celebration. Across the song, real love is defined by sacrifice, freedom, joy, and peace flowing from Christ.
Related Scripture
- John 3:16 The reference to the only begotten Son echoes Gods gift of his Son in love.
- John 20:25 The nail prints recall the marks of the crucifixion in the risen Jesus.
- Galatians 5:1 Freedom from shackles reflects the freedom Christ gives.