Truth
At Vance Lyrics


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Run away, dry a tear, tel a lie, I'll be listening
Hunting high, you and I, take a ride, into forever

I can see what you're thinking
So don't you try to convince me

Can you feel all the strength that's in your heart
Speak the truth and you'll never fall apart

LIE, and all your wishes come true
TRUTH, at the edge of extinction
SCREAM, and they always remember

I believe, you'll see, just a game, that I'm playing
Never die, don't you cry, there will be no more sorrow

No one knows what you're seeing
So I will forever believe you

Can you feel all the strength that's in your heart
Speak the truth and you'll never fall apart

LIE, and all your wishes come true
TRUTH, at the edge of extinction




SCREAM, and they always remember
LIE, and all your wishes come true

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Truth" by At Vance seem to paint a picture of someone struggling with the decision to either tell the truth or tell a lie. The opening lines encourage the listener to run away and dry their tears, but to also be aware that someone will always be listening. The second line implies a partnership in this message, suggesting that both "you and I" are "hunting high" for some sort of resolution. The line "into forever" gives a sense of the weightiness of this decision - the consequences of speaking truth or lies may extend far beyond the present moment.


The second paragraph continues to play with the dichotomy of truth and lies, with the singer claiming to know the thoughts of the person they're addressing - but also warning them not to try to persuade them. The lines "Can you feel all the strength that's in your heart / Speak the truth and you'll never fall apart" seem to be an encouragement to choose honesty, even though it may be difficult. The rest of the song repeats the lines "LIE, and all your wishes come true / TRUTH, at the edge of extinction / SCREAM, and they always remember," creating a sort of anthem for the importance of truth-telling.


Line by Line Meaning

Run away, dry a tear, tel a lie, I'll be listening
If you think you need to run away or lie, go ahead, but know that I will still be here to listen and support you.


Hunting high, you and I, take a ride, into forever
Let's chase our dreams and embark on an adventure that will last forever.


I can see what you're thinking
I understand the thoughts that you're having.


So don't you try to convince me
Don't bother trying to change my mind or persuade me otherwise.


Can you feel all the strength that's in your heart
Do you recognize the power that lies within you?


Speak the truth and you'll never fall apart
Being truthful will keep you strong and help you avoid falling apart.


LIE, and all your wishes come true
If you choose to lie, you might get what you want, but it won't be real or lasting.


TRUTH, at the edge of extinction
Honesty is becoming rare and harder to find in the world.


SCREAM, and they always remember
If you make a big deal or commotion about something, people will always remember it.


I believe, you'll see, just a game, that I'm playing
I trust that someday you'll understand that this is just a game I'm playing, not reality.


Never die, don't you cry, there will be no more sorrow
Don't despair or mourn, because there will be no more sadness or pain.


No one knows what you're seeing
Your perspective and perception of the world are unique to you and not anyone else's.


So I will forever believe you
I will always trust and have faith in what you see and experience.




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