True
Anka Paul Lyrics
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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
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?
Huh, huh, huh, huh-uh, huh
I know this much is true
Huh, huh, huh, huh-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, huh-uh, huh
I know this much is true
Huh, huh, huh, huh-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, huh-uh, huh
I know this much is true
Huh, huh, huh, huh-uh, huh
I know this much is true
This much is true
I know, I know, I know this much is true
"True" by Anka Paul is a melancholic love song that conveys a sense of longing and vulnerability in its lyrics. The song's main chorus "I know this much is true" is a simple three-word phrase that carries a strong message of honesty and sincerity, suggesting that despite life's uncertainties, the singer is certain of his feelings for his lover. The opening verse "So true funny how it seems, always in time, but never in line for dreams," sets the tone for the rest of the song: a reflection on the difficulties of chasing one's dreams and the challenges that come with it.
The first stanza talks about how the singer is head over heels in love with his significant other, and the "sound of [his] soul" is lost in love. He's gone on a journey and returned, but still finds it hard to express his feelings in writing. The second stanza alludes to the use of drugs to calm nerves and the singer's confusion about how to live his life. He suggests that a seaside getaway with his lover might help him find the words he needs to express himself better.
The bridge reinforces the notion that the singer is struggling to find the right words to express himself, using the phrase "I know this much is true" as a sort of mantra to remind himself that his love is real and that he's committed to it.
Overall, "True" is a song about love and the challenges that come with expressing oneself. Its lyrics are poetic and introspective, and the melody has a soft, mellow quality that enhances the mood of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
So true funny how it seems
It's interesting how reality can be ironic
Always in time, but never in line for dreams
I'm reliable for daily tasks, but struggle to pursue my passions
Head over heels when toe to toe
I'm completely smitten with someone when we're face to face
This is the sound of my soul, This is the sound
This music represents who I am on a spiritual level
I bought a ticket to the world, But now I've come back again
I tried to escape my reality but ended up returning to where I started
Why do I find it hard to write the next line?
I'm struggling to express myself and convey my truth
Oh, I want the truth to be said
I'm looking for authenticity and honesty
With a thrill in my head and a pill on my tongue
I'm experiencing intense emotions and possibly using substances to cope
Dissolve the nerves that have just begun
I want to calm my anxieties before they become overwhelming
Listening to Marvin (all night long)
I'm finding solace in music, specifically by Marvin Gaye
Always slipping from my hands, Sand's a time of its own
My attempts to hold onto things are fleeting as time passes on its own
Take your seaside arms and write the next line
I want someone to help me express myself and find my truth
I know this much is true
I'm certain of this fact
This much is true
At least this is something I can rely on and stand by
I know, I know, I know this much is true
I'm repeating this to confirm and solidify the truth I'm sure of
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gary James Kemp
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