Real Love Song

Nothing But Thieves' 'Real Love Song' delves deep into the raw and unfiltered emotions that come with intense love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a love that is all-consuming, painful, and dark. The song opens with the declaration that this is a 'real love' song, immediately setting the tone for an exploration of love's more tumultuous aspects. The use of phrases like 'dirty rip out the whole of your soul love' and 'sitting all alone and listening to Nick Cave love' suggests a love that is both destructive and isolating, hinting at the emotional turmoil that often accompanies deep affection.

The second verse continues this theme, describing the love as 'dark' and 'feral,' with imagery that evokes a sense of desperation and self-destruction. The line 'I’ll drink myself to death dark' underscores the extent to which the narrator is willing to go to feel the presence of their beloved. This verse highlights the darker side of love, where the longing for connection can lead to harmful behaviors and a loss of self-control.

As the song progresses, it shifts to a more melancholic tone, describing the love as 'sad' and 'aching.' The narrator's pain is palpable, with lines like 'I cried so hard I died sad' and 'losing all that's making me human inside sad' conveying a sense of profound loss and emotional devastation. Despite the pain, the narrator's feelings remain unwavering, as evidenced by the repeated refrain 'it won’t go away.' The song concludes with a sense of unresolved longing, leaving the listener with a haunting reminder of the complexities and intensity of real love.