I'm having thoughts again
"Hey, are we more than friends?"
Been trying to say those words for days
'Cause I've been noticing
That when I look at you
You turn your head and look away

Been dancing 'round the feeling in the dark
Can't get it out, why can't you tell me now

Oh, I've been up all night wondering why you lied
When your heart's saying more than you do
I feel it every time that I look in your eyes
Your heart ain't what I always knew

And that's the truth
And that's the truth
And that's the truth
And that's the truth
And that's the truth

Those things we coulda said
On loop inside my head
It's with me everywhere I go
Might be your mistake
Well that's a risk I'll take
If I don't ask, I'll never know

Been dancing 'round the feeling in the dark
Can't get it out, why can't you tell me now

I've been up all night wondering why you lied
When your heart's saying more than you do
I feel it every time that I look in your eyes
Your heart ain't what I always knew

And that's the truth
And that's the truth
And that's the truth
And that's the truth
And that's the truth
And that's the truth
And that's the truth

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Truth" by Kygo and Valerie Broussard depict the feelings of an individual who is struggling to express their emotions to someone they like. The individual is confused about the other person's feelings towards them, as they cannot seem to read their actions. They are having thoughts about the possibility of being more than friends, but they are hesitant to express their feelings. They see the other person avoiding eye contact when they look at them, which could mean either shyness or disinterest. The individual cannot stop thinking about the what-ifs and the potential of being with this person. The lyrics talk about the risk of being vulnerable and expressing emotions, but also highlight the risk of not knowing and regretting not taking the chance.

The repetition of "And that's the truth" emphasizes the honesty of the individual's feelings and the significance of their emotions. The lyrics also feature a sense of frustration at the situation, as the individual has been trying to say what they feel for days but cannot seem to find the right words. The imagery of "dancing 'round the feeling in the dark" symbolizes the individual avoiding expressing their emotions explicitly and not being able to see the other person's intentions.

Overall, "The Truth" portrays the vulnerability and hesitation that many people feel when expressing their emotions and highlights the importance of honesty in relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm having thoughts again
My mind is preoccupied with certain thoughts again

"Hey, are we more than friends?"
I am curious if our relationship is more than just friendship

Been trying to say those words for days
I have been attempting to express my feelings for days

'Cause I've been noticing
I have observed that

That when I look at you
Whenever I glance at you

You turn your head and look away
You look away and avoid eye contact

Been dancing 'round the feeling in the dark
I have been avoiding acknowledging my feelings for you

Can't get it out, why can't you tell me now
I am unable to express my feelings and I am curious why you can't do the same

Oh, I've been up all night wondering why you lied
I have stayed up all night contemplating why you've been dishonest

When your heart's saying more than you do
Even though you hide your true feelings, your heart expresses them

I feel it every time that I look in your eyes
I sense it every time I make eye contact with you

Your heart ain't what I always knew
Your true emotions are different than what I used to believe

And that's the truth
That is the reality of the situation

Those things we coulda said
There are things we could have expressed

On loop inside my head
Replaying in my mind constantly

It's with me everywhere I go
It accompanies me no matter where I am

Might be your mistake
It could potentially be your error

Well that's a risk I'll take
Even though the outcome is uncertain, I am willing to take the chance

If I don't ask, I'll never know
If I do not inquire, I will never discover the truth

And that's the truth
And that is what is truly happening

And that's the truth
And that is the actuality of the situation

And that's the truth
That is the truth of the matter

And that's the truth
That is the reality of the circumstance

And that's the truth
That is what is genuinely happening

And that's the truth
And that is a fact

Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Adrianne E Gonzalez, Valerie Rue Broussard

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