My Love Is for Real

Paula Abdul

About My Love Is for Real

"My Love Is for Real" is a 1995 trip hop song by Paula Abdul with featured vocals from Israeli singer Ofra Haza. It was the first single from Abdul's third studio album, Head over Heels. Intended as Abdul's comeback single, "My Love Is for Real" reached number one in Hungary and the top 20 in Australia, Canada and New Zealand, but it stalled outside the top 20 in the United States, peaking at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100, and failed to make a major impact in Europe.


Year:
1995
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I made mistakes when I played with your mind
Gave you excuses with each story line
If you ask me how I feel
My love is for real

Watching you wondering what I feel inside
Deep in my soul I've got nothing to hide
If you ask me how I feel
My love is for real
If you ask me how I feel
My love is for real

So baby please don't worry
I wanna make it better
I wanna be your only love
This time I'll understand you
I'll never leave your side
This time it's got to be for you

Let's put an end to these long lonely nights
Things that were once wrong now turned out all right
If you ask me how I feel
My love is for real
If you ask me how I feel
My love is for real

You told me, you loved me
You said that
I need you, you want me
I told you

So baby I won't tease you
I'm gonna make it better
I'm wanna be your only love
This time I'll understand you
I'll never leave your side
This time it's got to be for you

If you ask me how I feel
My love is for real 

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Paula Abdul

Paula Julie Abdul ( /ˈæbduːl/; born June 19, 1962) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, choreographer, actress and television personality. more »

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Written by: JAMES EVERETTE LAWRENCE, PAULA J ABDUL

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"My Love Is For Real" was released on May 30, 1995, and served as the lead single from Paula Abdul's third studio album "Head over Heels."
Unique Musical Style
Contrary to Paula Abdul's other pop-dance records, this song features a Middle-Eastern theme, accompanied by tribal beats inspired from Middle-Eastern music.
Collaboration Details
The song was produced by the renowned producer Rhett Lawrence and featured a vocal segment by the Israeli singer Ofra Haza.
Songwriting Credits
"My Love Is For Real" was penned by Paula Abdul and Rhett Lawrence among other writers.
Music Video
The music video of the song was filmed by British director Vaughan Arnell and featured Abdul with a modern take on traditional Middle-Eastern dance styles.
Chart Performance
The song was a commercial success, peaking at number 1 on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Reception
The song achieved popularity in clubs due to its dance-friendly beats, garnering strong reactions from the dance music community.
Remix Versions
There are several remix versions of the song, further perpetuating its popularity within dance and club scenes.
Album Influence
"My Love is For Real" helped the album "Head Over Heels" reach a Gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Live Performances
Abdul performed the song on TV shows like "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and made it an integral part of her 2018 "Straight Up Paula!" tour setlist.

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