Got to Be Real
Mary J. Blige · Shark Tale OST
When you touch me boy you drive me crazy
I donÂ’t wanna be your secret lover
When I get you boy thereÂ’ll be no other
You and me its gotta be (the real thing)
Diamond, gold IÂ’ll set you free (my baby)
Wait too long boy IÂ’ll be gone (so hurry)
Wanna get this love donÂ’t do me wrong
What you find now ( I think I love you)
What you feel now (I think I need you)
What you know now ( to be real)
I get with you boy on one condition
If you promise not to ever mention
All the things we do to any of your friends
I will promise you love never ends
You and me its gotta be (the real thing)
Diamond, gold IÂ’ll set you free (my baby)
Wait too long boy IÂ’ll be gone (so hurry)
Wanna get this love donÂ’t do me wrong
What you find now ( I think I love you)
What you feel now (I think I need you)
What you know now ( to be real)
[Will Smith]
I pulled up 2 the front door of your love and I
Knock knocked and you opened up now you
Can't get enough, you was thinking one lilÂ’ date
Ate sushi wit ya soul mate
Dead the ice or the SUV's
Our love grows you chose to water the seas
You the one IÂ’ve fallen for the more we walk down love's corridor
the angels all applaud (I want ya)
See the look in my eyes don't ya
Like a kid in my whip with Willy Wonka
Like back in the day playin wit Tonla
Gimme ya palm ma lemme read ya fortune
I see trust with hard times and honesty
We gon' go down in history
One look in your face just prove the fact
that u don't have 2 chase what u can attract
now what's real
What you find now ( I think I love you)
What you feel now (I think I need you)
What you know now ( to be real)
What you find now ( got to be real)
What you feel now (got to be real)
What you know now ( to be real)
What you find now
What you feel now
What you know now ( to be real)
Got to Be Real
Mary J. Blige's "Got to Be Real" stands as a defining track from the "Shark Tale" soundtrack, showcasing her signature blend of R&B and hip-hop influences that redefined the neo-soul genre. Released during a pivotal era for female vocalists, the recording captures Blige's raw emotional delivery and her ability to convey vulnerability through her voice. The song reflects the broader musical landscape of the late 1990s and early 2000s, where artists like Blige were instrumental in shifting the sound of contemporary R&B away from pure pop toward a grittier, more authentic style. As part of her extensive discography, this track highlights her commitment to storytelling and her status as a foundational figure in modern music. The composition serves as a testament to her enduring legacy, resonating with audiences who appreciate the depth and honesty found in her work.