The Only Thing I Know For Real

About this song

The song is the character theme of Jetstream Sam, also known as Samuel Rodrigues, from the 2013 action game Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. It plays when Raiden fights him in the Badlands of Colorado late in the game.

What it's about

The song describes a character who has forgotten why he fights but cannot stop, feeling that fighting is the only way he knows how to live. Its lyrics fade out when he loses his sword, underlining how he loses his humanity through violence and conflict.

Summary written with AI, based on the song's page on Genius.

Fun facts

• Sampled in 2 other songs, like “The Only Crush I Know For Real by Lil Squint”.
• Covered 3 times, including “The Only Thing I Know for Real by Little V.”.
• Written and produced by Logan Mader and Jamie Christopherson.