The Truth
Brother Ali; Freeway; Jake One Lyrics


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Truth is here the truth is here
Truth is here the truth is here
Truth is here the truth is here
I said the truth is here the truth is here

I want more
Give me more
We want more
God damn it I'm back to demand we get more
We want more
I want more and more and more
I want more
We need more
I want more
God damn it I'm back to demand we get more
Give me more
I want more and more and more

I stand here naked as the day I was born
Face to the dawn and my faith in the song
Blood soaking the pages I painted em' on
And none of ya'll will take my place when I'm gone
I'm the pure raw uncut, who the fuck want what
Here to show you sucker ass mutts what's the fucks what
Brother Ali vow solemnly not to die
While the music is still inside of me
It's got to be allowed to breathe
Got to let it out enough at least
To let the monster flee
I want more than what your offering me
Songs that make me feel like I'm already free
I'm a rebel in my own right
Ya'll don't want to write or think
Or speak a rhyme standing next to me
When the game need it I'm exactly what it need
Put the soul in the speech, let it go, let it be

[Chorus]
I want more
We need more
I want, god damn it I'm back to demand we get more
Give me more
I want more and more and more
I want more
We need more
I want, god damn it I'm back to demand we get more
Give me more
I want more and more and more

I said the truth is here the truth is here
Truth is here the truth is here
Truth is here the truth is here
Truth is here the truth is

Not nearly a single solitary soul
Still put the kind of passion to the mic that I hold
One day it'll have to be pried from my cold dead hand
Until then the big man is gold
Got one lone reason to go on breathing
Climb into the zone of the evening, keep reaching
Just to pull more out the core of the demon
The people need to see them pure human being
Blood, sweat, love, hate, life, death, joy, pain
Little child running wild striped to the raw veins
Rugged junkyard dog off the chain, barefoot balls out marching in the rain
Sacred war dance suspended in the moment
We throw the fuck down like our lives depended on it
Jaws of the streets with our heart on our sleeve
Throwing shots at the law which is all I believe

[Chorus]

Our songs are supposed to be the voice of our soul
Not bought and sold, not all controlled
Bring a little fire when the world get cold
Let me shed a few tears and to me you went gold
People need more freedom
Children need to hear more truth when ya'll teach em'
Damn I want to hear a plan from the dude preaching
Got new seeds with true needs and who's leading
I truly believe every word I've ever uttered on a drum break
Right or wrong, life go on but it wasn't nothing fake
I demand you start listening to the crowd
If no, we gon' burn this bitch to the ground

[Chorus]

I said the truth is here the truth is here
Truth is here the truth is here




Truth is here the truth is here
Truth is here the truth is

Overall Meaning

"The Truth" by Brother Ali, Freeway, and Jake One is a powerful song about the importance of truthful and authentic music that comes from the soul. The song begins with the repeated lines "Truth is here the truth is here" which sets the tone for the rest of the song. Brother Ali's verse stands out with lines like "I stand here naked as the day I was born / Face to the dawn and my faith in the song / Blood soaking the pages I painted em' on" which conveys his commitment to his craft and his deep connection to his music. He goes on to describe himself as "the pure raw uncut" and vows to keep making music until the day he dies.


The chorus is a chant of "I want more" and "we need more" which reflects the hunger for truth and authenticity in music that the song is all about. The song also touches on social issues with lines like "Children need to hear more truth when ya'll teach em'" and "Throwing shots at the law which is all I believe" which shows the artists' eagerness to use their platform to speak out against injustice.


Overall, "The Truth" is a powerful and inspiring song that celebrates the importance of music that is true to the soul and speaks to the struggles and triumphs of real life.


Line by Line Meaning

Truth is here the truth is here
The truth is present and undeniable


I want more
I desire something greater than what is currently being offered


Give me more
I demand to receive a greater amount


We want more
We as a collective desire something greater than what is currently being offered


God damn it I'm back to demand we get more
I am determined and assertive in my desire to obtain more


We need more
It is imperative that we receive a greater amount


I stand here naked as the day I was born
I am exposing my true self without any concealment


Face to the dawn and my faith in the song
I am unwavering in my belief in the power of music


Blood soaking the pages I painted em' on
My emotions and experiences have been poured into the lyrics I've written


And none of ya'll will take my place when I'm gone
My unique perspective and talent cannot be replicated by anyone else


I'm the pure raw uncut, who the fuck want what
I am authentic and unaffected, and who can really compete with that?


Here to show you sucker ass mutts what's the fucks what
I am here to demonstrate my superior skill and make it known


Brother Ali vow solemnly not to die
I make a solemn promise to myself to continue creating music while I am still alive


While the music is still inside of me
As long as I have creative energy, I will continue to write music


It's got to be allowed to breathe
My music needs to be given a chance to be heard and appreciated


Got to let it out enough at least
I need to express myself through my music to an adequate degree


To let the monster flee
Releasing my innermost thoughts and emotions is a way to let go of negativity


Songs that make me feel like I'm already free
Music that resonates with me on a deep level can make me feel liberated


I'm a rebel in my own right
I am not confined by norms or convention, I define my path on my own terms


Ya'll don't want to write or think
Most others are not willing to put in the effort and creativity required to make quality music


Or speak a rhyme standing next to me
It's intimidating to go up against my skill and talent in a rap battle situation


When the game need it I'm exactly what it need
I am the type of artist that is required to elevate the genre and push it forward


Put the soul in the speech, let it go, let it be
My music is filled with genuine emotion and I let it flow freely


Our songs are supposed to be the voice of our soul
Music is an authentic and personal expression of our innermost feelings


Not bought and sold, not all controlled
Music should not be influenced or perverted by external factors such as financial gain or record companies


Bring a little fire when the world get cold
Music can be a source of inspiration and motivation during difficult times


Let me shed a few tears and to me you went gold
If my music can evoke genuine feelings and emotions, that is more valuable to me than commercial success


People need more freedom
Individuals require more autonomy in their lives to truly be fulfilled


Children need to hear more truth when ya'll teach em'
Honesty and transparency is essential when educating and guiding the younger generation


Damn I want to hear a plan from the dude preaching
I would like to hear a concrete strategy from those in power to make positive change


Got new seeds with true needs and who's leading
The next generation requires leadership that is sympathetic to their needs and desires


I demand you start listening to the crowd
It is time for those in positions of power to heed the voices of the masses


If no, we gon' burn this bitch to the ground
If our demands are not met, we will resort to radical measures to incite change




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: O'KELLY ISLEY, CHRISTOPHER JASPER, ERNIE ISLEY, KENNETH KARLIN, RUDOLPH ISLEY, RONALD ISLEY, CARSTEN SCHACK, MARVIN ISLEY, THABISO NKHEREANYE, PATRICK SMITH, ALEX CANTRALL

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Comments from YouTube:

@hmlone

Brother Ali got that crazy sing-rap flow. And his lyrics are on point too.

@stillsettinit

Ali's flow is nuts..its melodic how he flips the cadence

@Uchawibeatz

That's the perfect track: dope beat, dope producer, dope lyrics, dope rappers. Catchy chorus. KEEP SUPPORTING REAL HIP HOP

@joey_handsome3683

My God!! This a Banga!!! Jake One is an absolute monster on the beats. Ali straight fucking murders this track. Free being Free.

@LexOfNP

This is a hot track... The both killed it... Hip Hop at its finest

@cliffberliniv8998

Couped up squatting in a studio apartment, food stamps up in my pocket mixin tuna with the ramen....
That has to be one of the realest verses ever spoken.

@pauliehustle

i wasn't an ali fan until i heard this, he's got my respect now. like usual jake one comes with heat and freeway always got good puns and one liners like the smith and wesson line ha!

@hooddigital1473

Brotha ali snapped on this one..and this jake one beat is insane!!!

@politicalbrownkid

This shit is too raw! Next R.O.C./RSE colabo is Hov and Slug, get ready for that one yall!

@calumf25

How can you not like that dope beat

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