True
Bob Cruise Lyrics
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Huh huh huh hu-uh huh
So true, funny how it seems
Always in time, but never in line for dreams
Head over heels when toe to toe
This is the sound of my soul
This is the sound
But now I've come back again
Why do I find it hard to write the next line?
Oh I want the truth to be said
Huh huh huh hu-uh huh
I know this much is true
Huh huh huh hu-uh huh
I know this much is true
With a thrill in my head and a pill on my tongue
Dissolve the nerves that have just begun
Listening to Marvin (all night long)
This is the sound of my soul
This is the sound
Always slipping from my hands
Sand's a time of its own
Take your seaside arms and write the next line
Oh I want the truth to be known
Huh huh huh hu-uh huh
I know this much...
The song "True" by Bob Cruise is a nostalgic and introspective piece about the struggles of trying to achieve one's dreams while reconciling with the realities of life. The opening lines of "Huh huh huh hu-uh huh" and the repetitive nature of the chorus create a sense of uncertainty and anxiousness, which adds depth to the song's theme of uncertainty in one's life.
The verses describe the singer's experience of chasing his dreams, but never quite aligning with them. He is "always in time, but never in line for dreams," meaning that although he is punctual and hardworking, he struggles to manifest his dreams. The line "Head over heels when toe to toe" suggests that the singer feels overwhelmed by the obstacles he faces when pursuing his dreams, and the phrase "the sound of my soul" implies that music is his emotional outlet, contrasting his frustrations with his career aspirations.
The second verse progresses with a reference to taking a pill to calm nervousness, related to the struggle the singer faces to balance his emotions, as well as a nod to Marvin Gaye's music. The singer describes how his dream feels out of reach, like sand slipping through his hands, and then alludes to someone taking the seaside arms to write the next line, which could signify the need for someone else to take control of the situation.
Overall, "True" is a song about the contradictions and complexities of life and how the singer is trying to come to terms with his own shortcomings while keeping his dreams alive.
Line by Line Meaning
So true, funny how it seems
It's strange how reality and truth come up in unexpected ways
Always in time, but never in line for dreams
While being punctual in life, becoming successful and realizing dreams are two different things
Head over heels when toe to toe
Fascinated by someone or something, and feeling completely overwhelmed when near them
This is the sound of my soul
What he is saying or doing reflects his innermost feelings and personality, in other words, it is an extension of who he is
I bought a ticket to the world
I went on a journey to discover and experience everything that the world has to offer
But now I've come back again
I returned home after a long journey and after experiencing everything that the world has to offer
Why do I find it hard to write the next line?
He is facing writer's block, a condition when the creative process is stuck, and he is finding it difficult to move further and create something new
Oh I want the truth to be said
I'm looking for authenticity and honesty, and don't want anything to be sugar-coated or hidden
With a thrill in my head and a pill on my tongue
He's in an altered state of mind, induced by some kind of drug or substance, and feeling a sense of excitement and energy
Dissolve the nerves that have just begun
The substance has a calming effect, reducing anxiety and jitteriness
Listening to Marvin (all night long)
Bob Cruise has been listening to the soulful music of Marvin Gaye throughout the night, and it is bringing him peace and tranquility
Always slipping from my hands
Something he truly desires or wants is always just beyond his reach and he's struggling to hold onto it
Sand's a time of its own
Time seems to move slower near the seaside, as if it has a pace of its own
Take your seaside arms and write the next line
Use the peaceful and calming environment of the seaside to overcome his writer's block and create something new
I know this much...
He's certain of this much, and perhaps nothing more at this time
Contributed by Logan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.