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The Truth
Handsome Boy Modeling School Lyrics


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Go
Go to the mountain if you must
Go to the burning bush
If it would ease your troubled mind
I'll be prepared to stay behind?

I know you better than you think I do
Don't worry, dear, this is why I fell in love with you
The man in the looking glass
Is looking back at you at last

You can't hide from the truth
Because the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth
Because the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth
Because the truth is all there is
You can't hide

If happy times are too few and far between
It's a pity dear, we can't erase the things we've seen
So disappear, vanish if you wish
Just go before you're swallowed up by bitterness

And the truth is you can't hide from the truth
And the truth hurts because the truth is all there is
I realized some time ago that I would have to let you go
May not be true to say that you'll return one day
But in your present state you may as well not be here at all
You wear a thin disguise it's from yourself you hide
Just take a look at us we are heading for a fall

Now presiding in this court of hip-hop, Justice, my rap forte
Judge, jury, bailiff or prosecuting D.A
Ceteris paribus, my modus operandi
Is carpe diem whether de facto or de jure, comprende?
The People vs you and your Sensei
Teaching that style of word-play, weaker than Wednesday
Regardless of what your friends say, they're all dissable
Stricken from the record and deemed inadmissible
While this long arm of the law grabs the mic to
Shoot dope lines first and ask questions later
The def sentence of this Live litigator
Close the case tighter than the jaws of a 'gator
Stenographer are steady logging the jargon
That your counselors are barking, in hopes of a plea bargain
But when you read back verbatim, what they're saying to persuade them
They realize exactly how I've played them
I come with the truth, whole truth, and nothing but
'Cause the truth hurts just as much as fuckin' with Live will
I brew skill with refills from now until
Plagiarizing MC's get their flows distilled

Baby I don't die without you by my side
As long as you return into these arms that burn
Baby I won't die just take a look inside
Into these eyes that burn, come to these arms that yearn

I won't die, if you leave me high
I won't die if you're not by my side

And the truth hurts because the truth is all there is
And the truth hurts because the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth, 'cause the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth, 'cause the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth, 'cause the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth, 'cause the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth, 'cause the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth, 'cause the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth, 'cause the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth

Overall Meaning

The song "The Truth" by Handsome Boy Modeling School encourages listeners to embrace and accept the truth rather than run away from it. The lyrics suggest that the truth is necessary for personal growth and that avoiding it only leads to bitterness and anxiety. The song seems to address someone who is struggling with inner turmoil and suggests that instead of hiding or disappearing, they should confront it head-on. The chorus repeats the phrase "you can't hide from the truth" as a reminder that no matter how hard one tries, the truth will always remain.


The verses of the song delve deeper into the idea of accepting the truth. The second verse suggests that happy times may be few and far between, but that doesn't mean one should give up hope. The third verse features a courtroom analogy, with the rapper acting as judge, jury, and prosecutor. The message is that the truth will ultimately win out over lies and deceit. The final verse returns to the original theme of the song, with the singer pleading for their loved one to return.


Line by Line Meaning

Go
Take action


Go to the mountain if you must
If you need to find answers or clarity, seek the truth


Go to the burning bush
If you need guidance or inspiration, seek it out


If it would ease your troubled mind
If it helps you, I am willing to support you


I'll be prepared to stay behind?
I will be there for you, even if you need to go alone


I know you better than you think I do
I understand you more deeply than you may realize


Don't worry, dear, this is why I fell in love with you
Your complexities and truthfulness are what drew me to you


The man in the looking glass
The reflection we see of ourselves


Is looking back at you at last
We must face our own truth and reality


You can't hide from the truth
The truth is indisputable and cannot be avoided


Because the truth is all there is
The truth is the foundation upon which everything else must be built


If happy times are too few and far between
If we are not experiencing joy often enough


It's a pity dear, we can't erase the things we've seen
Unfortunately, we cannot change or forget what has happened


So disappear, vanish if you wish
You may choose to leave if it helps you to move forward


Just go before you're swallowed up by bitterness
Don't let negativity consume you


May not be true to say that you'll return one day
It is uncertain if you will come back


But in your present state you may as well not be here at all
If you are not present or honest, you are not truly here


You wear a thin disguise it's from yourself you hide
You are not fooling anyone but yourself


Just take a look at us we are heading for a fall
Our actions will have consequences


Now presiding in this court of hip-hop, Justice, my rap forte
I am the authority in hip-hop and embody justice


Judge, jury, bailiff or prosecuting D.A
I am here to deliver judgement for your wrongdoing


Ceteris paribus, my modus operandi
My method remains consistent


Is carpe diem whether de facto or de jure, comprende?
Seize the day, legally or not, understand?


The People vs you and your Sensei
The people are accusing you and your mentor


Teaching that style of word-play, weaker than Wednesday
Your style of rapping is not strong


Regardless of what your friends say, they're all dissable
Your friends' opinions do not matter


Stricken from the record and deemed inadmissible
Their statements will not be considered


While this long arm of the law grabs the mic to
The authority takes control of the situation


Shoot dope lines first and ask questions later
Deliver impactful lines before asking for explanations


The def sentence of this Live litigator
I am the Live litigator pronouncing the final verdict


Close the case tighter than the jaws of a 'gator
Closing the case without any possibility of discussion


Stenographer are steady logging the jargon
Details of the case are being recorded


That your counselors are barking, in hopes of a plea bargain
Your advisers are trying to bargain to avoid punishment


But when you read back verbatim, what they're saying to persuade them
When you listen carefully to what they're saying to win the case


They realize exactly how I've played them
They understand how I have outsmarted them


I come with the truth, whole truth, and nothing but
I bring nothing but the complete and honest truth


'Cause the truth hurts just as much as fuckin' with Live will
The truth can be painful, just like crossing me can be


I brew skill with refills from now until
I will continue to improve my abilities


Plagiarizing MC's get their flows distilled
Copying other rappers' styles will not be tolerated


Baby I don't die without you by my side
I love you deeply and do not want to live without you


As long as you return into these arms that burn
I will welcome you back with open arms


Baby I won't die just take a look inside
I am capable of finding happiness within myself


Into these eyes that burn, come to these arms that yearn
I am waiting for you to return to me


I won't die, if you leave me high
Even if you hurt me, I will not allow it to break me




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Daniel Nakamura, Galt Macdermot, Jean Cadet, Paul Huston, Roisin Murphy

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@sharangowdapatil8453

Go
Go to the mountain if you must
Go to the burning bush
If it would ease your troubled mind
I'll be prepared to stay behind?

I know you better than you think I do
Don't worry, dear, this is why I fell in love with you
The man in the looking glass
Is looking back at you at last

You can't hide from the truth
Because the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth
Because the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth
Because the truth is all there is
You can't hide

If happy times are too few and far between
It's a pity dear, we can't erase the things we've seen
So disappear, vanish if you wish
Just go before you're swallowed up by bitterness

And the truth is you can't hide from the truth
And the truth hurts because the truth is all there is
I realized some time ago that I would have to let you go
May not be true to say that you'll return one day
But in your present state you may as well not be here at all
You wear a thin disguise it's from yourself you hide
Just take a look at us we are heading for a fall

Now presiding in this court of hip-hop, Justice, my rap forte
Judge, jury, bailiff or prosecuting D.A
Ceteris paribus, my modus operandi
Is carpe diem whether de facto or de jure, comprende?
The People vs you and your Sensei
Teaching that style of word-play, weaker than Wednesday
Regardless of what your friends say, they're all dissable
Stricken from the record and deemed inadmissible
While this long arm of the law grabs the mic to
Shoot dope lines first and ask questions later
The def sentence of this Live litigator
Close the case tighter than the jaws of a 'gator
Stenographer are steady logging the jargon
That your counselors are barking, in hopes of a plea bargain
But when you read back verbatim, what they're saying to persuade them
They realize exactly how I've played them
I come with the truth, whole truth, and nothing but
'Cause the truth hurts just as much as fuckin' with Live will
I brew skill with refills from now until
Plagiarizing MC's get their flows distilled

Baby I don't die without you by my side
As long as you return into these arms that burn
Baby I won't die just take a look inside
Into these eyes that burn, come to these arms that yearn

I won't die, if you leave me high
I won't die if you're not by my side

And the truth hurts because the truth is all there is
And the truth hurts because the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth, 'cause the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth, 'cause the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth, 'cause the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth, 'cause the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth, 'cause the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth, 'cause the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth, 'cause the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth



@ezgikoparan394

Go
Go to the mountain if you must
Go to the burning bush
Happy would ease your troubled mind
How do the fade just stay behind?
I know you better than you think I do
Don't worry this is why I fell in love with you
The man in the looking glass
Is looking back at you at last
You can't hide from the truth
Because the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth
Because the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth
Because the truth is all there is
You can't hide
If happy times are too few and far between
It's a pity dear, we can't erase the things we've seen
So disappear, vanish if you wish
Just go before you're swallowed up by bitterness
And the truth is you can't hide from the truth
And the truth hurts because the truth is all there is
I realized some time ago that I would have to let you go
May not be true to see that you would return one day
But in your present state you may as well not be here at all
You wear a thin disguise, it's from yourself you hide
Just take a look at us, we are heading for a fall
Now presiding in this quarter hip-hop
Justice, my rap forté
Judge, jury, bailing for prosecuting D.A.
Et ceteras, paraphas
My modus operende
It's carpe diem whether the fact or word is your way
Comprende?
The people versus, you ain't no Sensi
Teaching that style of word-play
We got the words they
Regardless of what your friends say
They're all disable
Striken from the record and deemed indimissable
And this long arm of the law grabs a mightier
Shoot dope lines first and ask questions later
The sentence of this live litigator
Close the case tighter than the jaws of a 'gator
Stenonographer, that study law again, the jargon
Let your counselors 'a barking, in hopes of a plea bargain
But when you read back verbatim
What they're saying to persuade them
They realize exactly how I've played them
I come with the truth, whole truth and nothing but
'Cause the truth hurts just as much as in' with lies will
I brew skill with free fills from now until
Plagiarizing MC's get their flows distilled
Baby I don't die without you by my side
As long as you return into these arms that burn
Baby I won't die just take a look inside
Into these eyes that burn, come to these arms that yearn
I won't die, if you leave me high
I won't die if you're not by my side
And the truth hurts because the truth is all there is
And the truth hurts because the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth, 'cause the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth, 'cause the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth, 'cause the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth, 'cause the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth, 'cause the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth, 'cause the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth, 'cause the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth
Because the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth



@macula1269

Now presiding in this court of Hip-hop, justice my rap forte is judge jury bailiff a prosecuting DA
Et ceteris paribus my modus operandi, its carpe Diam whether cofactor or the jury, comprende
The people versus, you ain't a sensei teaching that style of wordplay weaker then Wednesday
Regardless of what your friends say, they all diss-able, Stricken from the record and deemed intermiscible.
While this long arm of the law grabs a mic to, shoot dope lines first then ask questions later
The deaf sentences of this live litigator, close the case tighter than the jaws of a gator
Stenographers are steady loggin' the jargon, that your counselors are barkin' in hopes of a plea-bargain
But when you ready back verbatim what they sayin' to persuade them, you realize exactly how I played them
I come with the truth, whole truth, and nothing but, cauz the truth hurts just as much as fuckin' with live will
I prove skill with beef ills from now until, plagiarizing MC's get their flows distilled.



@jirekhonza307

Prosim pana boha aj ked nanho neverim
Povim mu aj to š čim sa nikemu nezverim
Byvali doby kedy boli sme my tejveri
Prepati ale trocha nesmeli
Zadna vojna zadne hadky to sme nechceli
Niektori padli nekeri proste zleceli
Ne kazdeho tento svet zocely
Pisem texty a som uteho spoceny
Bucha mi srdco neska hoši bude konec
Neska zazvoni mi konečny zvonec
Chcel by som aby toto ocul otec
Aj mama bol to srandy kopec
Zdycky robili si srandu kamo zapni šlopec
Ked ma lubis laska neska je ten den neska mi to oovedz



@jirekhonza307

Brestovany a ja na zemi prispaty
Dosol som bez koruny som minus som bez vyplaty
Nikdy som nechcel byt takto ozraty
Ale uz som vpici tetaz nemozem byt zesraty
Typci chcu ma zbit moje pjesti sou zatati
Kusnem rakla do krku je krvavy
Jeho kamos mi ti oplaci
Nevim jak dal idem na bar kupit drink
Hrali pesnicku myslim ze je od pink
Fellak ma koleso oci mu roba blink
Asi si dam aj ja neska mam upici ked skapem nezachrani ma nik
Pozeram na ty cajky je mi napicu
Kazda taka ista zacinam chytat opicu
Asi mi zacina pisat realita sa mi zacina rozplivat
Vidzim ornamenty toto musi sa mi snivat
Nohy mi prestavaju robit musim krivat
Sanka zakusuje sa mal by som to skryvat
Uz mi pise emko z kolaca city zacinam odkryvat



All comments from YouTube:

@onurcatal3048

Most underrated hip hop song ever. The ryhtm, piano, voice of a catchy lady and the verse at 2.45. Unrivaled.

@fatrobdouble

love it, but the production is unremarkable. Dan & Paul didn't do much here; all credit goes to Galt MacDermot.

@RemyGold

`galt mcdermont

@immanuelevangelista9409

Roisin from Moloko <3

@AprilDoner

wouldn't it be nice if anyone knew / cared to celebrate the name of the catchy lady?

@RemyGold

@April Doner Roisin Murphy from Moloko

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@stardustbeauty

Never gets old , such a beautiful piece of music and lyrics. Jazz with hip-hop. 💖 Soothes the soul

@hunchback_esquire

Hear, hear! I love the 30s piano sample.. her voice it's totally vaudeville vibes. Dark yet beautiful

@chadpinkham8041

Could legit be the last song I hear before I die and I’d be chill

@daveypryor

One of the best produced hip hop albums ever made. Give major props to The Automator.

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