My Love Is Real

Divine Fits' song 'My Love Is Real' delves into the complexities and transient nature of love. The lyrics paint a picture of a relationship fraught with tension and uncertainty. The opening lines, 'I was stuck on a pin and we were equally nervous, I could not get through,' suggest a sense of entrapment and mutual anxiety. This sets the stage for the recurring theme of love's impermanence, encapsulated in the refrain, 'My love is real, until it stops.' The use of the word 'real' emphasizes the authenticity of the emotions, even if they are destined to fade.

The song also makes a poignant cultural reference to Vladimir Mayakovsky, a Russian poet known for his passionate and often tumultuous love life. The line 'Don’t you wanna go down like old Mayakovsky, in a sea of blue' evokes a sense of dramatic, almost tragic love. This reference adds a layer of depth, suggesting that the intensity of love can lead to both profound beauty and inevitable sorrow. The metaphor of 'the knife in the water' further illustrates the potential for love to be both a source of life and a cause of pain.

In the final verse, the lyrics shift to a more personal plea, 'I would not sleep until I tried every way to bring your little black heart back.' This line underscores the desperation and relentless effort to salvage a relationship, even when it seems doomed. The mention of 'south California' adds a geographical context, perhaps symbolizing a place of dreams and new beginnings, yet also a place where love can falter. Ultimately, 'My Love Is Real' captures the bittersweet reality that love, no matter how genuine, is often fleeting.