This Is Not Real Love
George Michael, Mutya
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[George:] Don't kiss me, darling I want you to hear the things I say I loved you in my way But you know I'm gonna leave you [Mutya:] The clock was always ticking And your heart, Yes I know your heart is always on the run [George:] I hate what I've become But I'm still gonna leave you And I don't think you should stay for the night [Mutya:] Baby you know that my flesh is weak You know I simply [Both:] I cannot sleep without you My heart has simply nowhere to go [Mutya:] Nothing to hold Those tears you're crying [George:] Time and time again you take me back in baby [Mutya:] You don't have to make it plain [Both:] This is not real love [Mutya:] Look at us dancing baby Let's dance and show them all (Dance and show them all) How close we are The lies have worked so far So we go on deceiving [George:] But darling don't you know the time Baby, look at yourself, holding back the tide Like you've got something else up your sleeve That's why I've got to leave [Both:] And I don't think you should stay here tonight (Baby don't you know that my flesh is weak, you know) I simply I cannot sleep without you But someday I'll have nothing to show (Nothing to show) (Nothing to show) I've nothing to hold [George:] Oh, baby, crying All those simple things that won't come again Oh do I have to make it plain This is not real love And I said this is not real love [Mutya:] Real love Baby it don't glisten and shine the way it used to [George:] This is not real love (real love) Baby think of all the promises I made on the day that I seduced you Baby don't wait for me like some angel of tragedy I have to set you free Darling you should be long gone, oh long gone by now You should be with someone, someone [Mutya:] Glisten and shine You promised me [George:] You've gotta face it woman, you ain't ever gonna change me [Mutya:] Where will I go, what do I know About life without you You promised me you'd never leave me, no This is not real love
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Written by: George Michael, James Jackman, Ruadhri Cushnan, JAMES PHILIP JACKMAN
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Bucks Music Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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14 facts about this song
Artist Collaboration"This Is Not Real Love" is a duet by British singers George Michael and Mutya Buena.
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Label RepresentationThe song was released under the label "Sony BMG."
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Musical StyleThe song is a pop ballad, blending elements of soul and pop music.
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Album Inclusion"This Is Not Real Love" was featured on George Michael's second greatest hits album "Twenty Five," which was released in 2006.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart in November 2006.
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Single Release"This Is Not Real Love" was one of the three new songs included in the "Twenty Five" album, and it was also released as the album's second single.
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Co-writingBoth George Michael and Mutya Buena contributed to the songwriting.
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Mutya’s FameAt the time of this song's release, Mutya Buena was most widely-recognized as a member of the popular British girl-band, Sugababes.
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Music VideoThe music video for this song features both artists dramatically singing in dark, contrasting settings to match the melancholy theme of the song.
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Lyrics MessageThe lyrics speak about a dysfunctional relationship, where one person has stronger feelings than the other, indicating the "unreal" nature of their love.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised the strong vocals and emotional depth.
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Band DepartureThis song marked one of Buena's first solo ventures since leaving the Sugababes in December 2005.
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PerformanceOn the same day the song was released as a single, George Michael and Mutya Buena performed it together on The Michael Parkinson Show, highlighting its popularity.
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Cover VersionsWhile there have not been many notable cover versions of this song, it remains a staple in George Michael's discography and is enjoyed by fans globally.
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