truth
Alexander Ebert ft. RZA Lyrics
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Every day it's trying to trick me into doing battle
Calling out 'faker' only get me rattled
Wanna pull me back behind the fence with the cattle
Building your lenses
Digging your trenches
Put me on the front line
Leave me with a dumb mind
But your defense is
If you can't stand to feel the pain then you are senseless
Since this,
I've grown up some
Different kinda figther
And when the darkness come, let it inside you
Your darkness is shining
My darkness is shining
Have faith in myself
Truth.
I've seen a million numbered doors on the horizon
Now which is the future you choosen before you gone dying
I'll tell you about a secret I've been undermining
Every little lie in this world comes from dividing
Say you're my lover
say you're my homie
Tilt my chin back, slit my troath
Take a bath in my blood, get to know me
All out of my secrets
All my enemies are turning into my teachers
Because
Light's blinding
No way dividing
What's yours or mine when everything's shining
Your darkness is shining
My darkness is shining
Have faith in ourselves
Truth.
(Yeah)
Yes I'm only loving, only trying to only love
And yes, that's what I'm trying to is only loving
Yes I'm only loving, trying to only love
I swear to god I'm only trying to be loving
Yes I'm only lonely loving
And yes I'm only feeling only loving, only loving
Ya say it ain't loving, loving but my loving
I wanna only love til I'm only loving
I swear to god I'm only loving.
Trying to be loving, loving, loving, loving, loving, loving, love
Yes I'm only loving, yes I'm trying to only love
I swear to god I'm trying but I'm only loving
Ya say it ain't loving, loving, loving, loving, love my love
But I'm only loving, loving, loving
The Truth.
The song "Truth" by Alexander Ebert ft. RZA is a powerful and introspective reflection on the struggle to come to terms with one's true self in the face of societal pressures and personal demons. The first verse speaks to the idea that we all have a shadow side, an internal struggle with our fears and insecurities that can hold us back and keep us stuck in patterns of self-doubt and self-sabotage. The line "calling out 'faker' only get me rattled" is especially poignant, as it suggests that even when we try to project an image of strength and confidence, we still feel vulnerable and exposed.
The second verse shifts focus to the broader societal context in which we exist, and the ways in which we are all affected by the divisions and falsehoods that pervade our world. The line "every little lie in this world comes from dividing" is a powerful statement on the ways in which we create false dichotomies between ourselves and others, often to our own detriment.
The chorus reinforces the idea that embracing our darkness and being true to ourselves is the key to finding inner peace and strength. The repetition of the phrase "your darkness is shining, my darkness is shining" suggests that by acknowledging and accepting our flaws and imperfections, we can find unity and connection with others.
Line by Line Meaning
The truth is that I never shook my shadow
I have never been able to fully rid myself of my flaws and insecurities
Every day it's trying to trick me into doing battle
My flaws and insecurities constantly challenge me
Calling out 'faker' only get me rattled
Trying to hide or deny my flaws and insecurities only makes me more anxious
Wanna pull me back behind the fence with the cattle
There are those who wish to control or limit my potential
Building your lenses / Digging your trenches
Others are creating their own worldviews and values that may not align with mine
Put me on the front line / Leave me with a dumb mind / With no defenses
I am being made vulnerable and exposed to criticism without proper means to protect myself
But your defense is / If you can't stand to feel the pain then you are senseless
Those who criticize and attack me claim that I am weak and senseless for not being able to handle the pain
Since this, / I've grown up some / Different kinda figther / And when the darkness come, let it inside you
I have matured and learned to cope with my flaws and insecurities. I embrace my darkness and use it as strength and motivation
Your darkness is shining / My darkness is shining / Have faith in myself / Truth.
We all have flaws and insecurities, but we must have faith in ourselves and embrace our true selves
I've seen a million numbered doors on the horizon / Now which is the future you choosen before you gone dying
I have been faced with countless options and opportunities, but I must choose which path will lead me to my desired future
I'll tell you about a secret I've been undermining / Every little lie in this world comes from dividing
The truth is that our differences and divisions are what create lies and conflicts in our world
Say you're my lover / say you're my homie / Tilt my chin back, slit my troath / Take a bath in my blood, get to know me
True love and friendship means accepting and embracing all parts of me, even the flawed and vulnerable ones
All out of my secrets / All my enemies are turning into my teachers
I have shared all of my struggles and secrets, and I have learned from those who have opposed and challenged me
Because / Light's blinding / No way dividing / What's yours or mine when everything's shining
The truth is that we are all connected and our collective light shines brighter when we work together without division
Yes I'm only loving, only trying to only love / And yes, that's what I'm trying to is only loving
My intentions are pure and centered on love, even if I may struggle with my own flaws and insecurities
Yes I'm only lonely loving / And yes I'm only feeling only loving, only loving / Ya say it ain't loving, loving but my loving
Even when my love may come from a place of loneliness or vulnerability, it is still love and it still matters
I wanna only love til I'm only loving / I swear to god I'm only loving. / Trying to be loving, loving, loving, loving, loving, loving, love
I strive to love unconditionally and without limitations, even though it may not always be easy
But I'm only loving, loving, loving / The Truth.
In the end, the truth is that love is what matters most to me
Contributed by Micah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ryanhancock1234
Beautiful was the proof in the truth, and it shows in the youth
When they just do what they naturally do, truth is natural
It's actual, and it's factual
Perfection, pragmatic and practical
Unabbreviated, that which has not been deviated
Imperishable and can not be alleviated
It's the language of god, for it's he who created it
And made it, even when a man is cremated
Down to his ashes, his essence remains in the gases
Lies disintegrate as all time passes
Although illusions has been accepted by the masses
And they teach us lies every day in high school classes
Divine and sublime, unaffected by space, motion or time
The truth, the intensive nature of the mind
It's correct, for man has miscalculated
He misrepresented and they misinterpreted
If he feels light in the darkness, regardless
Your pure heart or heartless, it's the truth, it's the proof
Light's blinding
No way dividing
What's yours or mine? when everything's shining
Truth
@scottkeller7334
My love of good music brought me here 12 years ago and I'm still coming back to this day.
@elusion23one41
Yeah let the people know. This song is and always will be a vibe
@adriennnagy4671
6 years and I haven't heard about it yet
WHY???? AMAZING!
@9tribez1nation30
Don't feel too Bad. I just found out 8years late..of Nipsey hussle remixed
@kingkomodo
why didn´t u tell me earlyer? Ah corona is fake and gay. and girls have nothing to say! dumb bitch!
@knight6
Better late than never. I heard this song in Breaking Bad on Netflix but never looked up this song till today when re watching the series for the 3rd time.
@MrBacktotheroot
11yrs now. 🖤
@drgonzothe4th
Still stands.
People will walk away in disbelief hiering one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded.
@drgonzothe4th
This will be my funeral song. I've had many favorite tracks but never the same song for almost a decade
@ryanhancock1234
Beautiful was the proof in the truth, and it shows in the youth
When they just do what they naturally do, truth is natural
It's actual, and it's factual
Perfection, pragmatic and practical
Unabbreviated, that which has not been deviated
Imperishable and can not be alleviated
It's the language of god, for it's he who created it
And made it, even when a man is cremated
Down to his ashes, his essence remains in the gases
Lies disintegrate as all time passes
Although illusions has been accepted by the masses
And they teach us lies every day in high school classes
Divine and sublime, unaffected by space, motion or time
The truth, the intensive nature of the mind
It's correct, for man has miscalculated
He misrepresented and they misinterpreted
If he feels light in the darkness, regardless
Your pure heart or heartless, it's the truth, it's the proof
Light's blinding
No way dividing
What's yours or mine? when everything's shining
Truth