Give Me Something Real
David Hasselhoff · Other Songs - David Hasselhoff
Tell me what you see
Am I just a face in the magazines baby
Is that how you want it to be
Flesh and blood
That's what I am lady
I need lovin too
And it ain't enough to treat me
Like some kind of freaky
Playboy pleasure machine
This man has a human heart
Show me that you have one too
Give me something real, girl
Give me something I can hold on to
Step into the real world
Of my sweet love
Cos this heart needs
More than a fantasy
Give me something real, girl
I'm not afraid to dive too deeply
I'm not afraid to live
And I'm not afraid if the tears start flowing
Like a river does to the sea
Cos I'm following the beat of my heart
And all that I want you to do is
Give me something real, girl
Give me something I can hold on to
Welcome to the real world
Of my sweet love
Cos this heart needs
More than a fantasy
Something I can feel, girl
Something I can feel
Cos I'm following the beat of my heart
Show me that you have one
Give me something real, girl
Give me something I can hold on to
Take me to the real world of your sweet love
Cos this heart bleeds like any other
Give Me Something Real
David Hasselhoff's 'Give Me Something Real' stands as a defining track from his 1987 album 'The Ultimate Collection,' capturing the buoyant, synth-driven pop aesthetic that characterized his early career. Released during the height of his fame as the star of 'Baywatch,' the song exemplifies the high-energy production and theatrical vocals that became his signature. It reflects the era's reliance on synthesizers and upbeat rhythms, serving as a staple in his extensive discography alongside hits like 'I'll Be The One' and 'The Young & The Restless.' The recording encapsulates the optimism and flamboyance of late 1980s television and pop culture, cementing Hasselhoff's status as a central figure in the genre's evolution during that period.