True
ā¢ SPANDAU BALLET Lyrics
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Huh huh huh hu-uh huh
So true, funny how it seems
Always in time, but never in line for dreams
Head over heels when toe to toe
This is the sound of my soul
This is the sound
But now I've come back again
Why do I find it hard to write the next line?
Oh I want the truth to be said
Huh huh huh hu-uh huh
I know this much is true
Huh huh huh hu-uh huh
I know this much is true
With a thrill in my head and a pill on my tongue
Dissolve the nerves that have just begun
Listening to Marvin (all night long)
This is the sound of my soul
This is the sound
Always slipping from my hands
Sand's a time of its own
Take your seaside arms and write the next line
Oh I want the truth to be known
Huh huh huh hu-uh huh
I know this much is true
Huh huh huh hu-uh huh
I know this much is true
I bought a ticket to the world
But now I've come back again
Why do I find it hard to write the next line?
Oh I want the truth to be said
Huh huh huh hu-uh huh
I know this much is true
Huh huh huh hu-uh huh
I know this much is true
This much is true
This much is true
This much is true
I know, I know, I know this much is true
This much is true
This much is true (huh huh)
This much is true
This much is true
I know this much is true
This much is true (huh huh)
This much is true (I know this much is true)
This much is true (huh huh)
This much is true (I know this much is true)
I know, I know, I know this much is true
The song "True" by SPANDAU BALLET is a complex and introspective piece that reflects on the nature of truth and the difficulty of expressing it. The opening lines of the song suggest that truth is a funny thing - always present and yet never quite in line with our dreams. The singer seems to be struggling to find his own truth, to write the next line of his story or express himself fully. He is searching for the sound of his soul, which is a sound that is both elusive and unforgettable, like the melody of a great song or the feeling of a perfect moment.
The second verse of the song introduces the concept of escape and release, suggesting that the singer turns to music - particularly the music of Marvin Gaye - to dissolve his nerves and ease his mind. It's as if he's seeking a moment of respite from the search for truth, a chance to let go and feel something profound. Yet even as he's lost in the music, he can't help but think about the truth he's seeking. He knows that it's always slipping from his hands, like sand, and yet he can't help but try to grasp it.
The repeated chorus of the song, with its insistent and simple melody, reinforces the theme of truth and its central importance in the singer's life. The mantra "I know this much is true" becomes a kind of affirmation, a way of holding onto what the singer knows to be important and real even as he struggles to express it. In the end, "True" is a song about the search for meaning and the difficulty of finding it, but it's also a testament to the power and beauty of music to guide and inspire us.
Line by Line Meaning
So true, funny how it seems
It's interesting how often the truth is hidden in plain sight
Always in time, but never in line for dreams
Being punctual and reliable doesn't necessarily mean chasing one's dreams
Head over heels when toe to toe
Being completely enamored with someone else
This is the sound of my soul
This song expresses the deepest part of my being
I bought a ticket to the world
I ventured out into the world to seek my fortune
But now I've come back again
But I've returned home, perhaps disillusioned
Why do I find it hard to write the next line?
Why do I struggle to find meaning in my life?
Oh I want the truth to be said
I yearn for authenticity and honesty
With a thrill in my head and a pill on my tongue
Taking drugs to escape reality, to feel a brief moment of happiness
Dissolve the nerves that have just begun
Calming oneself by erasing negative emotions
Listening to Marvin (all night long)
Finding solace in listening to the music of Marvin Gaye
Always slipping from my hands
Things that I want or try to hold onto always seem to elude me
Sand's a time of its own
Time seems to pass differently and uncontrollably
Take your seaside arms and write the next line
Find comfort and stability in the tranquility of nature and let it inspire you
I know this much is true
I am certain of this: there is some essence of truth that is undeniable
This much is true
This is the undeniable truth
I know, I know, I know this much is true
I am absolutely sure that this is the truth
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@ausirias7372
I actually found this song again by typing in "hah ha ha haaaa ha" literally can't believe it worked
@kidjustice7945
Lolol too funny. Hah ha ha haaah hah
@jenntolentino432
Hahahaha
@katebanks6047
I love you I admit it.
@Apollo_Blaze
Thats wild, lol
@xenodf6069
Google finds comments like these on videos, thus helping people find the song :)
@nmarks
Musically, the 1980s was a truly fantastic decade.
@danbasta3677
It took some getting use to the 80's style, however your quite right, it's the very last decade of music that was really good and made a great deal of sense. After that silly, crappy rap crap too over the airwaves, music went down hill in a heartbeat. Matter of fact once that rap crap took over a lot of radio stations throughout the country changed their format to nothing but talk shows and or this silly sports talk show gig.
@angeliawillislane5648
Glad I got to be there
@ZXLNT
Absolutely the best!!!