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Real Thing

By Maverick City Music + Dante Bowe

2,024 views Jun 27, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Maverick City Music featuring Dante Bowe's 'Real Thing' is a worship song about letting go of pretense and embracing an authentic relationship with God. The lyrics portray God as a loving Father who sees our weakness and holds onto us, even when we struggle to find Him. The song emphasizes moving beyond religious routines to experience genuine love and connection with God. It speaks to the journey of faith, where surrender and childlike trust replace performance. The repeated declaration 'I want the real' reflects a deep desire for sincerity in worship and life.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

Baby steps my child 

To you it may be nothing, but you make daddy proud 

Your weakness is only my strength 

I know you've got your question, 

but I'm closer than you think I promise 


Chorus: 

Oh I won't let go, Oh I won't let go 

I see you right where you are 

I'm holding on to your heart 


Verse: 

You've been here all this time 

Tell me where have I been looking cause, you weren't hard to find Mercy opened my eyes I'm loosing my religion to be loved like a child I promise 


Bridge: 

I'm done pretending, I want the real 

I'm done pretending, I want the real 

I'm done pretending, I want the real 

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