"Back When Love Was Real" lyrics

"I want that back in the day" kind of vibe
When love ain't live-streamed, it was felt inside
No post, no tags, no midnight test
Just loyalty and a little bit of respect
Before everybody knew your business
Before who you with turned suspicious
Before the GPS and the passwords too
Love was simple, just me and you

Take me back when love was real
When a woman stood firm on how she feel
When a man was a man and played his part
Built a home and protected her heart
When the world didn't get a front row seat
When privacy was still sweet
Back when love had death, not just a real, yeah
Take me back when love was real
Yeah, ooh-whoa, yeah

Oh, what happened to slow dancing in the kitchen?
To talking things out instead of sneak dissin'?
Now it's red flags and reposted memes
Nobody fights for the same damn team
I want that love with prayers before bed, not double taps with ego instead
I want actions, not just words you type, I want a partner, not just hype

Take me back when love was real, when women had standards
They wouldn't kill for a good morning text or bare minimum
Back when boundaries were part of the plan
When a king knew how to lead with grace
And a queen didn't need to lose her place
Not for clout, not for thrill, yeah
Take me back when love was real
No sneaky links, no secret lights, no need to proof, just to sleep at night
I want that porch light on when you're late
That "Call me when you're home" type fade

Take me back when love was true
When we didn't have to prove love to a crew
When forever meant more than a post
And honesty wasn't something we'd boast
I miss the real, the raw, the tried
Not this highlight reel we all hide behind
So if you feel what I feel
Let's bring back when love was real
Ooh, yeah