The truth
Carbon/Silicon Lyrics
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The truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth
So help me
Truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth
The truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth
Through the blacked out windows of the police van
You can see your last flash moments as a free man
When you was hoping it would go away?
The truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth
The truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth
So help me
Truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth
The truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth
Got involved by mischance ended up in grief
Cleared out the house then phoned up your brief
All this stress is making me ill
I've had enough so do what you will
In your dreams in your fantasy
The judge and jury and the court agree
You should go free
You should go free
In your slumbers it may be so
But if you don't tell them what they wanna know
Wanna know
What they want to know
The truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth
The truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth
So help me
Truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth
The truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth
As the gates slams behind you in the red light glare
You'll be asking yourself if you really dare
Still in truth you can't say nothing at all
You rack your mind, but still can't recall
The truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth
The truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth
So help me
Truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth
The truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth
In the booth they used a burning light?
They expect you to put up a fight
Put up a fight
Or be polite
With circumstances well in remand
If you don't give them what they demand
What they demand
What they demand
The truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth
The truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth
So help me
Truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth
The truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth
So help me
Truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth
The truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth
So help me
Truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth
The truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth
So help me
Truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth
The truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth
The truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth
The truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth
The truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth
The truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth
The whole truth
The whole truth
The whole truth
The song "The Truth" by Carbon/Silicon is a commentary on the pressure placed upon individuals to tell the truth, even when the consequences may be dire. The lyrics stress the importance of being truthful and honest, but also acknowledge the difficulty and fear that may come with telling the truth in certain circumstances. The lines "Through the blacked out windows of the police van, You can see your last flash moments as a free man" and "As the gates slam behind you in the red light glare, You'll be asking yourself if you really dare" evoke the image of being arrested and the fear and uncertainty that can come with this experience. The repetition of "the truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth" emphasizes the importance of being completely honest and transparent in these situations.
The song also references the legal system and the pressure that can be placed upon individuals to act a certain way. The lines "In your dreams, in your fantasy, The judge and jury and the court agree, You should go free, You should go free" highlight the idea that individuals may feel that they are in the right and will be vindicated by the legal system, but the reality may be much harsher. The chorus repeats the phrase "so help me," which is often said when someone is sworn in to testify in court, further emphasizing the connection to the legal system.
Overall, "The Truth" is a commentary on the pressure that can be placed upon individuals to tell the truth, even when it may be difficult or dangerous to do so. The song stresses the importance of honesty and transparency, but also acknowledges the fear and uncertainty that can come with telling the truth in certain situations.
Line by Line Meaning
The truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth
We swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth in court
So help me
We ask for divine assistance to tell the truth
Through the blacked out windows of the police van
You can see your last flash moments as a free man
What did they expect you to say
When you was hoping it would go away?
As you sit in the back of the police van, you realize you are no longer a free person. You wonder what the police want you to confess and regret not being honest earlier to avoid this situation.
Got involved by mischance ended up in grief
Cleared out the house then phoned up your brief
All this stress is making me ill
I've had enough so do what you will
You got caught up in this situation accidentally and are now stressed out. You packed everything from your house and called your lawyer, but you're still sick of this situation and want it resolved.
In your dreams in your fantasy
The judge and jury and the court agree
You should go free
In your wildest dreams, you imagine that the judge, jury, and court will let you go free.
In your slumbers it may be so
But if you don't tell them what they wanna know
Wanna know
What they want to know
This might be true in your dreams, but if you are not honest and don't tell the police what they want to know, you won't be set free.
As the gates slams behind you in the red light glare
You'll be asking yourself if you really dare
Still in truth you can't say nothing at all
You rack your mind, but still can't recall
As the gate slams behind you in the red light, you ask yourself if it was worth it. Even though you rack your brain, you still can't remember everything.
In the booth they used a burning light?
They expect you to put up a fight
Put up a fight
Or be polite
In the confinement of the booth, the police shine a bright light in your face. They want you to resist their questioning or politely answer their questions.
With circumstances well in remand
If you don't give them what they demand
What they demand
What they demand
If your circumstances deteriorate before your hearing and you do not give the police what they demand, you will suffer the consequences.
The whole truth
The whole truth
The whole truth
Again, we swear to tell the whole truth, nothing but the truth.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICK JONES, TONY JAMES
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derek farrell Music on the Isle Of Wight
Saw these at the Isle of Wight Festival 2007, we were up front near the main stage from midday till the end. What a surprise to see Mick Jones and the band walk on stage mid afternoon, i wasn't expecting that, i hadn't heard of Carbon Silicon. Excellent gig. I got the album on the following Monday.
martinwnaylor5219
So good
tulllguy
terrible
blackmore4
I think it's great.