The Truth
36 Questions Lyrics
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The truth is hard to explain
Because the truth is
The truth can shift and change
The truth is
The truth is all about you
And your honest point of view
And what's true for you
Doesn't have to be true forever
And sometimes the truth isn't always
For the better
It's something that we aspire to
Or maybe, that's something we say
Until it gets in the way
And you're just putting words on a feeling
I'm not talking about cold, hard facts
Like science, the alphabet, or math
But the truth you use to keep track
Of who you are and why you act
The way you act
But the truth is
The truth doesn't exist in
Black and white
And sometimes two sides
Can both be right
The truth is that you will never really know
The truth
Is that you will only think you know
What's true for you
Doesn't have to be true forever
And sometimes the truth isn't always
For the better
It's something that we aspire to
Or maybe, that's something we say
Until it gets in the way
Until it gets in the way
The truth is that you will never really know
The truth is that you will only think you know
The truth is that you will never really know (I hear you now)
The truth is that you will only think you know (I hear you now)
The truth is that you will never really know (I hear you now)
The truth is that you will only think you know (I hear you now)
The truth can change
The truth is
"The Truth" by 36 Questions is a reflective and introspective song that speaks about the abstract and complex concept of truth. The song starts by saying that the truth is hard to explain because it can shift and change, and it's different for everyone. The truth is all about a person's honest point of view, which can change over time. The song goes on to suggest that the truth is something that we aspire to, or something that we say until it gets in the way. The song does not refer to cold, hard facts like science, the alphabet, or math. The truth spoken of in the song refers to the personal truth that individuals use to keep track of who they are and why they act the way they do.
The song suggests that the truth doesn't exist in black and white, and sometimes, two sides can both be right. The truth is something that cannot be defined or explained, and it can never be truly known, only thought we know. The song concludes by saying that sometimes the truth isn't always for the better, and sometimes, it gets in the way.
Overall, "The Truth" is a thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to think about the concept of truth and how it applies to their personal lives.
Line by Line Meaning
The truth is
The concept of truth
The truth is hard to explain
It is difficult to articulate the full scope of truth
Because the truth is
Acknowledging the multi-faceted nature of truth
The truth can shift and change
Truth is not a static concept and can evolve over time
The truth is all about you
Truth is subjective and personal
And your honest point of view
Truth is shaped by your perspective and opinions
And what's true for you
Truth is unique to each individual
Doesn't have to be true forever
What is true for you today may not be true forever
And sometimes the truth isn't always
Truth doesn't always bring positivity
For the better
It can be difficult to accept the truth
It's something that we aspire to
The quest for truth is a commonly held aim
Or maybe, that's something we say
It's possible that individuals don't always believe in the value of truth
Until it gets in the way
Truth can sometimes be difficult to accept or confront
And you're just putting words on a feeling
Describing and articulating a personal truth can be challenging
I'm not talking about cold, hard facts
Distinguishing between fact and truth
Like science, the alphabet, or math
Examples of undisputed facts
But the truth you use to keep track
Personal truths used to navigate life
Of who you are and why you act
Truth can inform personal identity and behavior
The way you act
Truth can shape personal actions and decisions
The truth doesn't exist in
Truth is not always clear or definitive
Black and white
There are shades of gray when it comes to truth
And sometimes two sides
Acknowledging the concept of differing opinions
Can both be right
Validating the possibility of dual truths
The truth is that you will never really know
The limitations of personal truth-seeking
What's true for you
Reiterating the subjectivity of truth
Until it gets in the way
The potential consequences of personal truth-seeking
The truth can change
Reiterating the transitional nature of truth
The truth is
The concept of truth
The truth is that you will only think you know
The limitations of an individual in comprehending absolute truth
The truth is that you will never really know (I hear you now)
Empathizing with the limitations of personal truth-seeking
The truth is that you will only think you know (I hear you now)
Empathizing with the limitations of personal truth-seeking
Contributed by Alyssa S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.