Truth or Dare
Bad Wolves Lyrics


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So much pressure it makes you sick
Scabs on the skin that you just can't itch
On the back of your tongue with a mouth full of sex
Beg for attention, trace of respect

You've got it all in place
Keeping me away
Now it's time to play

Because truth or dare
I can't change the fact that I
Felt your stare
Is getting closer
Truth or dare
I can't change the fact
That I need you here
So come on over

So much pleasure your body aches
Lips on your skin 'til it makes you shake
In a room full of crosses where do we begin
Welcome to detention repent for your sins

You've got it all in place
Keeping me away
Now it's time to play

Because truth or dare
I can't change the fact that I
Felt your stare
Is getting closer
Truth or dare
I can't change the fact
That I need you here
So come on over

Away your walls they fall
And crumble at your feet
So fall asleep and know that I'll be here
Yeah

Because truth or dare
I can't change the fact that I
Felt your stare
Is getting closer
Truth or dare
I can't change the fact




That I need you here
So come on over

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bad Wolvesโ€™ song โ€œTruth Or Dareโ€ explore themes of pressure, desire, and temptation. The opening lines describe the immense pressure that the singer feels, which is represented visually through scabs on the skin. The singer is desperate for attention and respect, and is willing to do anything to attain it, even if it means compromising their own integrity.


The chorus plays with the idea of a game, โ€œtruth or dareโ€, which is often associated with adolescent playfulness and mischievousness. However, in this song, the game becomes a metaphor for the push and pull dynamics between the singer and their object of desire. The singer cannot change the fact that they are drawn to the other person, despite the consequences or risks involved. The repetition of โ€œtruth or dareโ€ highlights the underlying tension and uncertainty of the situation.


The second verse shifts the focus to the physical pleasure that the singer experiences with their lover. The use of religious imagery, such as โ€œroom full of crossesโ€ and โ€œrepent for your sinsโ€, adds a layer of taboo and transgression to the narrative. The notion of forbidden desire is further reinforced in the bridge, where the walls that the singer has built up around themselves โ€œcrumble at [their] feetโ€. The final line, โ€œso fall asleep and know that Iโ€™ll be hereโ€, has a haunting quality to it, as if the singer knows that they will be forever trapped in their desires.


Overall, the lyrics to โ€œTruth Or Dareโ€ paint a picture of a person navigating the complexities of desire and the choices that come with it. The singer is aware of the risks and consequences, but is unable to resist the temptation.


Line by Line Meaning

So much pressure it makes you sick
There's too much pressure in your life that's making you feel overwhelmed and physically sick.


Scabs on the skin that you just can't itch
You have emotional wounds that are festering and bothering you but you can't seem to find a way to heal them.


On the back of your tongue with a mouth full of sex
You have a lot of sexual energy that you're trying to suppress and it's making you feel uncomfortable.


Beg for attention, trace of respect
You want to be noticed and respected but you feel like you have to beg for it because you don't think you deserve it.


You've got it all in place
You've created a faรงade of control and stability in your life, but it's all just an illusion.


Keeping me away
You're intentionally keeping people at a distance because you're afraid they'll see through the faรงade and reject you.


Now it's time to play
You're ready to take a risk and let someone in, even if it means confronting your fear of rejection.


Because truth or dare
You're offering someone a choice โ€“ either they can be honest with you and risk hurting your feelings, or they can take a chance on you and see where it goes.


I can't change the fact that I felt your stare
You're attracted to someone and you can feel their eyes on you, but you can't control your emotions.


Is getting closer
Your attraction to this person is growing stronger and you're afraid of losing control.


That I need you here
You're admitting that you need this person in your life, even if it means being vulnerable and risking rejection.


So come on over
You're inviting this person to take a chance on you and see where things go, even if it means confronting difficult emotions.


So much pleasure your body aches
You're experiencing intense physical pleasure, but it's also overwhelming and exhausting.


Lips on your skin 'til it makes you shake
You're experiencing a sexual encounter that's so intense it's making your body shake with pleasure.


In a room full of crosses where do we begin
You're in a situation that's full of conflicting emotions and moral choices and you're not sure where to even start trying to sort it out.


Welcome to detention repent for your sins
You're metaphorically trapped in a situation where you feel like you're being punished for something you've done wrong and you need to find a way to make it right.


Away your walls they fall
You're letting your guard down and allowing yourself to be vulnerable.


And crumble at your feet
You're finally admitting to yourself that your faรงade of control and stability was just an illusion and that it's time to face your emotions.


So fall asleep and know that I'll be here
You're reassuring someone that even if they let their guard down and become vulnerable, you'll be there to support and protect them.




Lyrics ยฉ Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Tommy Vext, John Boecklin, Brandon Sammons, Max Karon

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

PurpleGrizzlii

LYRICS ;)
So much pressure it makes you sick
Scabs on your skin that you just can't itch
On the back of your tongue with a mouth full of sand
Beg for attention, trace of respect

You've got it all in place
Keeping me away
Now its time to play

Because truth dare
I can't change the fact that I
Fuels your stare
Is getting closer
Truth or dare
I can't change the fact
That I need you here
So come on over

So much pleasure your body aches
Lips on your skin till it makes your shake
In a room full of crosses where do we begin
Welcome to detention repent for your sins

You've got it all in place
Keeping me away
Now its time to play

Because truth dare
I can't change the fact that I
Felt your stare
Is getting closer
Truth or dare
I can't change the fact
That I need you here
So come on over

Away your walls they fall
And crumble at your feet
So fall asleep and know that I'll be here
YEAH

Because truth dare
I can't change the fact that I
Felt your stare
Is getting closer
Truth or dare
I can't change the fact
That I need you here
So come on over



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Mysticlight77

He has an Awesome singing voice! Another great song! I have come to love this band.

Paul Burn

Disobey is easily Album of the Year. Truth or Dare is a song that Sevendust would have been proud of to put out.

CPW1109

One of the best songs on the album.

Lesley Garrett

The truth is you guys are amazin.epic track. ๐Ÿ‘ŠโœŒ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ’–

Datzi

this Voice. ๐Ÿ–ค Love it!

Agent00carmel

Just saw these guys live last night. Amazing!

Amanda S

Best song on the album hands down!

v Awaken

Crazy how in just this song I can hear After the Burial, Godsmack, Tool Between the buried and me and Killswitch Engage. This is too good!

Malachi Meeker

Best band of the year!

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