Phil King - Real Thing Lyrics
Lyrics
Been looking for the real thing
Ain't no temporary love thing
Need a heart rearranging
So I can let your love in
Been looking for the real thing
Maybe I missed the whole thing
That the secret to living
Is all about giving
So I let go
Give you control
I raise my arms
Surrendered soul
Been looking for the real thing
Yeah I know you are the real thing
So let your love fall
Let your love fall
Let your love fall on me
Been looking for the real thing
More than just a feeling
Something that's staying
When all the world is fading
So I let go
Give you control
I raise my arms surrendered soul
Been looking for the real thing
Yeah I know you are the real thing
So let your love fall
Let your love fall
Let your love fall on me
Video
The Real Thing
Meaning & Inspiration
Phil King's "Real Thing," released on March 26, 2013, as part of his album titled *Phil King*, stands as a profound exploration of spiritual yearning and surrender. From its opening lines, the song articulates a deep human desire for something authentic and enduring, far removed from fleeting affections or temporary satisfactions. It immediately establishes a narrative of seeking a love that is transformative, one capable of rearranging the heart and making space for an abiding presence. This isn't just about a superficial connection; it speaks to a fundamental need for a spiritual overhaul, a turning point where one actively seeks to invite a profound, divine love into the innermost being.
The song’s central message quickly reveals itself as a journey from searching to realizing, from longing to yielding. Initially, the voice in the song admits to a potential oversight, a missed understanding that the essence of a truly fulfilling existence lies in selflessness and giving. This realization echoes profound biblical truths, particularly the words of Jesus in Matthew 10:39, "Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it," and Luke 9:24, "For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will save it." It's a powerful shift in perspective, moving from a self-centered pursuit of "the real thing" to understanding that true life and fulfillment are discovered in the act of releasing control and giving oneself away, aligning perfectly with the Kingdom principles of losing oneself to find true life.
This pivotal understanding culminates in a radical act of surrender, beautifully articulated through the phrases about letting go, giving control, raising arms, and having a surrendered soul. This isn't merely a passive acceptance but an active, conscious decision to relinquish personal autonomy and trust in a higher power. It's an act of faith that mirrors the profound trust encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6, which advises, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." The imagery of raised arms evokes the posture of worship and complete yielding, a vulnerability that welcomes divine intervention. This moment of surrender marks the transition from intellectual seeking to experiential knowing, leading to the confident affirmation that "You are the real thing." It's a testament to the Holy Spirit's confirmation within the soul, a spiritual conviction that the long-sought truth has been found in God.
The song then moves into a prayerful plea, to "let Your love fall on me." This isn't a request for a fleeting emotion, but an earnest invitation for the tangible, transformative power of divine love to saturate one's existence. It's a yearning for the outpouring of God's Spirit, akin to the promise in Joel 2:28-29, "I will pour out my Spirit on all people," a promise also echoed by Paul in Romans 5:5, stating that "God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit." The repetition emphasizes the depth of this desire, a longing for an immersive experience of God's presence that revitalizes and renews.
Finally, "Real Thing" underscores the enduring nature of this divine love, describing it as "more than just a feeling, something that's staying, when all the world is fading." This line profoundly contrasts God's eternal steadfastness with the transient realities of the earthly realm. It echoes Isaiah 40:8, "The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever," and 1 Corinthians 13:8, "Love never fails." In a world characterized by constant change and impermanence, the song offers a profound reassurance that God's love is an anchor, a constant presence that remains unwavering through every season of life. It’s a powerful reminder that while worldly pursuits and fleeting emotions fade, the love of God offers a stability and permanence that truly satisfies the deepest longings of the human spirit. "Real Thing" thus serves as an inspiring anthem for anyone on a spiritual journey, guiding them towards the transformative power of surrender and the unfailing, eternal love of God.