The truth
Beyonce Ft R. Kelly Lyrics

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Words have been said
Lies have been told
They really don't understand it
Why the flavory is here
They want to know my story
How far I have come
And how did I get here
This is my truth

Truth

Jesus is my healer (healer provider)
Deliverer (deliverer)
(everything to me)
(healer provider)
He's everything (deliverer)
Everything lord (everything to me)

Jesus you're worthy
Jesus you're true
Jesus you're wonderful
I give my life to you
Jesus you're worthy
Jesus you're true
Jesus you're wonderful
I give my life to you

Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Oh uphakeme

Life and favor
Brought me out
His life upon me
Brought me through
God of messy
God of compation
He who loves me
He'll deliver me
If he's done it for me
He'll do it for you
You've got to have faith

Jesus is my healer (healer)
Oh provider (provider)
Cause he's my deliverer (deliverer)
And everything to me (everything to me)
(healer provider)
He's everything (deliverer)
Everything lord (everything to me

(healer provider)
(he is everything to me)

Jesu uphakeme (uphakeme)
Uphakeme (uphakeme)
Uphakeme (uphakeme)
Ujesu uyimpendulo yami
uphakeme (uphakeme)
Uphakeme (uphakeme)
Uphakeme (uphakeme)
Ujesu uyimpendulo yami

Lalela lalele
Konke kukukhanya kwakhe

Overall Meaning

The song The Truth by Beyoncé ft R. Kelly talks about the power of faith in one's life, particularly in Jesus Christ. In the beginning, the lyrics emphasize how people around the singer want to know her story, and how far she has come. However, rather than focusing on her personal journey, she speaks about the truth she found in Jesus. She refers to him as her healer, deliverer, and provider. Beyoncé recognizes that everything she has achieved has been possible because of Jesus. She then sings about the importance of having faith in Jesus, and how it brings light and positivity into life.

The song has a very gospel-like sound, with an upbeat tempo and energetic choir-like background singers. The lyrics focus on uplifting and empowering messages, emphasizing the importance of faith and trust in Jesus. Beyoncé's vocals are powerful, and R. Kelly's verse adds a soulful touch to the track. The message of the song seems to be that finding truth in Jesus is essential to find strength to overcome life's hurdles.

Line by Line Meaning

Words have been said
There have been many words spoken

Lies have been told
Falsehoods have been expressed

They really don't understand it
People don't comprehend the situation

Why the flavory is here
The reason behind the situation is unknown

They want to know my story
People desire to know my history

How far I have come
The distance I have traveled is of interest

And how did I get here
The path I took to reach here is being questioned

This is my truth
These are my genuine beliefs

Truth
The concept of honesty and accuracy

Jesus is my healer (healer provider)
Jesus mends my wounds and provides for me

Deliverer (deliverer)
He liberates me from my troubles