It's True
Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso vs Salem Al Fakir Lyrics

Yeah, it's ninety-seven going into ninety-eight,
It's almost the new year, and I've been in this game for a long time.

And I've been doin' this for mad years, payin' dues.
I've been working hard and paying my dues for a long time.

This is my heart, my purpose in life,
This work is my passion and my reason for living.

And finally I'm on.
And I've finally made it to a place of success.

Which brings me to realise that the tough life that I had only made me Stronger, true.
And looking back, I can see that the difficult times I endured only made me stronger and more determined to succeed.

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I know this much is true.
I am certain that this statement is accurate.

Growin' up, didn't want to have nothing to do wit' you.
As a kid, I didn't want to have anything to do with you.

Make you hittin' everybody went to high school wit' you.
I heard that you used to fight with everyone who went to high school with you.

Want to play you close and jump in the pool wit' you.
I want to get close to you and hang out with you.

I don't know what to do, but this much is true,
I don't know what the future holds, but I know one thing for certain.

And in the hood, they all like to knock your career,
People in the neighborhood like to criticize your career choices.

And turn right around when you hot a gear.
But as soon as you start to have success, they suddenly change their tune.

I played Midas and told them that it's God I fear;
I boldly proclaimed that my success is due to my faith in God.

That the man upstairs, he control this here.
I believe that God is in control of my life and my career.

And it's funny how soon as the money piles,
It's ironic how people suddenly start to pay attention when you start making money.

Everybody want to play with that brother now.
Everyone wants to be associated with you and your success.

Run me down, but when the dough gets low, only a few friends roll, you know.
People will criticize you behind your back, but only a true friend will stick by you when times are tough.

And Mama, bless her heart, she used to give me strife,
My mother used to give me a hard time about my choices and decisions.

Said "Lynisse, please do something with your life."
She urged me to find a purpose and pursue my dreams.

And how it's gon' play out, I don't have a clue;
I don't know what the future holds.

All I know is this much is true, true.
But I am certain of one thing.

And I remember when, I used to feen for calls;
I remember when I used to be obsessed with making phone calls.

When I hit number one I had to scream out calls.
When I finally achieved success, I was ecstatic and wanted to shout it from the rooftops.

Used to see my Mama strugglin', worn from work;
I used to watch my mother struggle and work hard to support our family.

Told her when I made it big she never gonna work.
I promised my mother that when I became successful, she would never have to work again.

I used to wish at night that my brothers in the street,
I used to pray that my brothers who were involved in street life would find a way out.

Hustlin', shit, they would live to the light,
I hoped that they would turn away from illegal activities and choose to live in the light of day.

And see another day somehow, find another way I vow.
I would pledge to help them find a different path and make a better life for themselves.

To all my soldiers I hold you down.
I support and am loyal to all of my friends and allies.

From standin' in the rain, to the rovers now.
I've come a long way, from standing in the rain to driving in luxury cars.

I'm screamin your name, to warn you that the rollers is around.
I'm calling out to my friends to let them know that the police are nearby.

To on-stage, throwin' it down.
From performing on stage, giving it my all.

No matter where you at, represent your hood.
No matter where you go, always remember where you come from and represent your community.

No matter where I'm at, I'm representing my hood.
I will always represent my neighborhood and my people, no matter where I am.

And how it's gon' all play out I don't have a clue;
I don't know what the future holds or how things will turn out.

All I know is this much is true, true.
But I do know one thing for certain.

I've opened up my eyes to a brighter day,
I've become more optimistic and hopeful about the future.

Nobody in the block gave their life away.
No one in my neighborhood has wasted their life or given up on their dreams.

We all tryin' to take it easily,
We're all trying to live our lives in a more relaxed and enjoyable way.

And everybody want to make it seems is free.
But people pretend that success comes easily and without hard work or sacrifice.

Today it's all good, and it seemes so strange,
Things are going well for me now, and it feels almost surreal.

Since you look up in the hood now, things done changed.
The neighborhood has changed and improved in many ways.

Kids they used to be wheelies for blocks,
Kids used to ride their bikes recklessly up and down the block.

Is out ridin' their bikes, doin' wheelies for blocks,
But now they've figured out how to do more impressive bike tricks.

And bitches on the bench, still gossipin', who's she slidin' in,
Some people in the neighborhood are still engaging in petty gossip and rumors.

Who's she slidin' with, outside partyin'.
Talking about who someone is socializing or partying with.

Old timers in the back playin' dominoes.
The older generation are playing dominoes together.

Kids freestyling, all kinds of flows.
The younger generation are practicing their rap skills and improvising rhymes.

Girls flow through with designer clothes.
Some girls in the neighborhood are wearing expensive designer clothing.

It's day now, but you know how night time goes,
Things may be going well now, but things can change quickly and unexpectedly.

And how it's gon' play out I don't have a clue;
I don't know what the future holds.

All I know is this much is true, true.
But I am certain of one thing.

...you know it's true!
This is an expression of confidence in what has been said.