Give Me Some Truth
Ash Lyrics


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I'm sick and tired of hearing things
From uptight, short-sighted, narrow-minded hypocritics
All I want is the truth now
Just gimme some truth now

I've had enough of reading things
By neurotic, psychotic, pig-headed politicians
All I want is the truth now
Just gimme some truth now

No short-haired, yellow-bellied, son of tricky dicky
Is gonna mother hubbard soft soap me
With just a pocketful of hope
Money for dope
Money for rope

No short-haired, yellow-bellied, son of tricky dicky
Is gonna mother hubbard soft soap me
With just a pocketful of hope
Money for dope
Money for rope

I'm sick to death of seeing things
From tight-lipped, condescending, mama's little chauvinists
All I want is the truth now

Just gimmie some truth now

I've had enough of watching scenes
Of schizophrenic, ego-centric, paranoiac, prima-donnas
All I want is the truth now
Just gimme some truth now

No short-haired, yellow-bellied, son of tricky dicky
Is gonna mother hubbard soft soap me
With just a pocketful of hope
It's money for dope
Money for rope

Ah, I'm sick and tired of hearing things
From uptight, short-sighted, narrow-minded hypocrites
All I want is the truth now
Just gimme some truth now

All I want is the truth now
Just gimme some truth now
All I want is the truth now
Just gimme some truth now




All I want is the truth now
Just gimme some truth now

Overall Meaning

The song Gimme Some Truth by Ash is a cover of a song originally written and performed by John Lennon. The lyrics speak to the frustration felt towards those in power who manipulate the truth for their own gain. The singer is sick and tired of hearing lies from hypocrites, politicians, and chauvinists. They're craving the truth, and they're not going to be fooled by those who try to trick them with empty promises.


The repetition of the line "just gimme some truth now" emphasizes the urgency of the situation. The use of alliteration in phrases like "neurotic, psychotic, pig-headed politicians" and "tight-lipped, condescending, mama's little chauvinists" adds a poetic quality to the lyrics while also driving home the singer's frustration. The inclusion of the reference to "tricky dicky," a nickname for President Richard Nixon, further highlights the mistrust of those in power.


Overall, the song is a call to action, urging listeners to seek out the truth for themselves and not blindly accept what they're told. It's a reminder that those in power are not always looking out for the best interests of the people they serve.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm sick and tired of hearing things
I am fed up with constantly being told things


From uptight, short-sighted, narrow-minded hypocritics
By people who are self-righteous, lack foresight, and are hypocritical


All I want is the truth now
I only want the truth, nothing else


Just gimme some truth now
Please give me the truth as soon as possible


I've had enough of reading things
I am tired of reading things


By neurotic, psychotic, pig-headed politicians
By politicians who are mentally unstable, unreasonable, and stubborn


No short-haired, yellow-bellied, son of tricky dicky
I won't be misled by a cowardly and deceitful person


Is gonna mother hubbard soft soap me
They won't try to deceive me


With just a pocketful of hope
Using only a false sense of hope


Money for dope
They are trying to deceive me for their own financial gain


Money for rope
Their actions could potentially lead to their own demise


I'm sick to death of seeing things
I am extremely tired of witnessing things


From tight-lipped, condescending, mama's little chauvinists
From people who refuse to speak or share information, act superior to others, and are sexist


Just gimmie some truth now
Please give me the truth now


I've had enough of watching scenes
I am tired of witnessing events


Of schizophrenic, ego-centric, paranoiac, prima-donnas
Of people who have multiple personalities, who are self-centered, paranoid, and act like divas


All I want is the truth now
I only want the truth, nothing else


No short-haired, yellow-bellied, son of tricky dicky
I won't be misled by a cowardly and deceitful person


It's money for dope
They are trying to deceive me for their own financial gain


It's money for rope
Their actions could potentially lead to their own demise


All I want is the truth now
I only want the truth, nothing else


Just gimme some truth now
Please give me the truth as soon as possible


All I want is the truth now
I only want the truth, nothing else


Just gimme some truth now
Please give me the truth as soon as possible


All I want is the truth now
I only want the truth, nothing else


Just gimme some truth now
Please give me the truth as soon as possible




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