The Truth
Yo Gotti Lyrics
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You say you want to taste the truth
Just swallow it down
And it will all be over soon
Don't try to fight
Just listen to the sound of my voice
I know you want to run baby
But you don't really have a choice, don't have a choice
Cause they've become addicted
Turning our world to trash
And right now you are their victim
There is no turning back
Your every move
They're watching you
And there is nothing you can do
Your every breath
Could be you last
Cause they will break your heart in two
No one can save you
Cause they will take you
Well hey you wanted the truth
When you sleep
When you eat
They're always there
Looking to bury the living
And bring life to the dead, to the dead
One hundred years of waiting
Thirty six thousand days
Fifty two million seconds
Six billion start to pray
Your every move
They're watching you
And there is nothing you can do
Your every breath
Could be you last
Cause they will break your heart in twov No one can save you
Cause they will take you
Well hey you wanted the truth
They're gonna steal your soul
They're gonna take control
Playing games with your mind
And it's only a matter of time
Till your fighting for your life
Lay me down to sleep
Pray my soul you'll keep
They have become addicted
Turning our world to trash
And right now you are their victim
There is no turning back
Your every move
They're watching you
And there is nothing you can do
Your every breath
Could be you last
Cause they will break your heart in two
No one can save you
Cause they will take you
Well hey you wanted, well hey you wanted the truth
Yo Gotti's The Truth is about the negative influence of technology and social media on individuals today. The song opens with Gotti telling his audience that they may want to hear the truth, but they won't be able to handle it. He is referring to the fact that most people are addicted to social media and technology, and they are unaware of the effects it has on their daily lives. He warns his listeners that with the constant monitoring of their every move by technology and social media, they are at risk of losing control of their lives.
The lyrics further explain that society has become obsessed with technology and social media, and it is affecting their mental and emotional states. The line "They're always there/Looking to bury the living/And bring life to the dead" represents how social media and technology encourage people to live fake lives and present their best selves online while ignoring their real-life problems. The song goes on to mention that death may be just a step away, and there is no one to save them from their technology addiction.
Overall, The Truth is a cautionary tale to people about the negative effects of technology and social media addiction. The song is a reminder for people to be mindful of their exposure to technology and not let it control their every move.
Line by Line Meaning
Well hello
The singer greets someone.
You say you want to taste the truth
The listener claims to want to know the truth.
Just swallow it down
The singer advises the listener to accept the truth without resistance.
And it will all be over soon
The artist implies that the truth will bring a close to something unpleasant.
Don't try to fight
The artist warns the listener against resisting the truth.
Just listen to the sound of my voice
The singer requests the listener's attention.
I know you want to run baby
The singer understands that the listener is afraid.
But you don't really have a choice, don't have a choice
The artist suggests that the listener's options are limited.
Cause they've become addicted
The artist blames an unspecified group for being addicted to something.
Turning our world to trash
The artist accuses the group of causing harm to the world.
And right now you are their victim
The singer tells the listener that they are being victimized by the group.
There is no turning back
The artist asserts that the listener cannot escape their situation.
Your every move
The singer emphasizes the extent of the group's surveillance.
They're watching you
The singer explains who is watching the listener.
And there is nothing you can do
The singer implies that the listener is powerless.
Your every breath
The artist emphasizes the severity of the situation.
Could be you last
The artist suggests that the listener's life is in danger.
Cause they will break your heart in two
The singer confirms that the group will cause emotional harm to the listener.
No one can save you
The singer asserts that the listener has no one to help them.
Cause they will take you
The artist warns the listener that the group will harm them.
When you sleep
The artist emphasizes the group's constant scrutiny.
When you eat
The artist implies that the listener is under constant surveillance.
They're always there
The singer confirms that the group is constantly observing the listener.
Looking to bury the living
The artist accuses the group of intending to harm the living.
And bring life to the dead, to the dead
The singer implies that the group is associated with death.
One hundred years of waiting
The singer refers to the duration of time waited for something.
Thirty six thousand days
The singer calculates the same duration of time in days.
Fifty two million seconds
The artist calculates the same duration of time in seconds.
Six billion start to pray
The artist implies that a large number of people are praying for something.
They're gonna steal your soul
The singer accuses the group of being soul-stealers.
They're gonna take control
The singer warns the listener that the group will dominate them.
Playing games with your mind
The artist accuses the group of psychological manipulation.
And it's only a matter of time
The artist suggests that the listener's situation is likely to worsen.
Till your fighting for your life
The artist predicts the listener will have to struggle to survive.
Lay me down to sleep
The singer recites a prayer-like verse.
Pray my soul you'll keep
The artist adds to the prayer-like verse.
Cause they've become addicted
The singer repeats the accusation against the group.
Turning our world to trash
The singer repeats the accusation of the group's harm to the world.
And right now you are their victim
The singer repeats the warning to the listener.
There is no turning back
The artist repeats the assertion that the listener is trapped.
Cause they will break your heart in two
The artist repeats their prediction of emotional harm to the listener.
No one can save you
The singer repeats the warning that the listener is alone.
Cause they will take you
The singer repeats the warning of harm by the group.
Well hey you wanted the truth
The artist reminds the listener that they asked for the truth.
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