Real Thing
Ne-Yo · Other Songs - Ne-Yo
she said that she'd
take it off right here
take it off right now
give him back his ring
and stay with me
she must think thats
whut i want to hear
good as it may sound
i kno myself n that cant be
and i didnt feel bad
about it till right then
had to remind her that
we were just pretend
i said baby i want u
but he needs u
stay with the real thing
ill never love u like him
see i only want u
but baby he needs u
stay with the real thing
stay with the real thing
stay with your man
here comes the tears
(here comes the tears)
baby please dont cry
(dont cry)
i thought u knew whut this was
baby never could i take the place
of your husband (no)
but we'll always be friends (yeah)
baby we shouldnt have become lovers
and i didnt feel bad
about it till right then
had to remind her that
we were just pretend
i said baby i want u
but he needs you
stay with the real thing
ill never love u like him
see i only want u
baby he needs u
stay with the real thing
stay with the real thing
stay with your man
hey
hes got love for u forever
why cant u see
here with me
wont be better
ohhh
cus i only want u
but he needs you
stay with the real thing
i never loved u like him
see i only want u baby
but he needs u
stay with the real thing
stay with the real thing
stay with your man
take it off right here
take it off right now
give him back his ring
and stay with me
she must think thats
whut i want to hear
good as it may sound
i kno myself n that cant be
and i didnt feel bad
about it till right then
had to remind her that
we were just pretend
i said baby i want u
but he needs u
stay with the real thing
ill never love u like him
see i only want u
but baby he needs u
stay with the real thing
stay with the real thing
stay with your man
here comes the tears
(here comes the tears)
baby please dont cry
(dont cry)
i thought u knew whut this was
baby never could i take the place
of your husband (no)
but we'll always be friends (yeah)
baby we shouldnt have become lovers
and i didnt feel bad
about it till right then
had to remind her that
we were just pretend
i said baby i want u
but he needs you
stay with the real thing
ill never love u like him
see i only want u
baby he needs u
stay with the real thing
stay with the real thing
stay with your man
hey
hes got love for u forever
why cant u see
here with me
wont be better
ohhh
cus i only want u
but he needs you
stay with the real thing
i never loved u like him
see i only want u baby
but he needs u
stay with the real thing
stay with the real thing
stay with your man
Real Thing - Ne-Yo
Ne-Yo's 'Real Thing' stands as a defining track from his 2007 debut album, 'In My Own Words.' Released during the height of the R&B resurgence, the song showcases his signature blend of smooth vocals and polished production. As a lead single, it captured the attention of radio stations and streaming platforms alike, establishing him as a prominent figure in contemporary pop-R&B. The track exemplifies the genre's shift toward more melodic, radio-friendly structures while maintaining emotional depth. Its success contributed significantly to the album's commercial performance and solidified Ne-Yo's status as a leading artist of the mid-2000s era.