Truth
Chiddy Bang Lyrics


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Is anybody there?
I mean I hope somebody out there can hear this right here.
Just listen.

You're gonna drive me crazy (don't do that).
You're gonna drive me mad (don't do that).
Better things are coming.
I said there's truth in that.

Yo, what better things can you hear them sing?
Ain't this like a celebration?
Swiss gears to the top we steer,
Notice my acceleration.
I do it for the have not's,
For the boy playing ball on the block.
Xaphoon told me that this was the shot,
So I stopped skipping math
And I came with a plot, plot.
I've prolly moved onto my next axis.
And if she calling, I don't care about what my ex asks.
Why, cause I'm in a lab like Bill Nye the Science Guy.
Flyer than fly,
I could jump over top of the Empire State building, just glide.

You're gonna drive me crazy (don't do that).
You're gonna drive me mad (don't do that).
Better things are coming.
I said there's truth in that.

Harder to fail.
You see a train, don't be the fool that jumps on the rail.
High on the scale, if a nail girl said it.
I am well endowed like Harvard and Yale.
Ladies man, Jesse Katsopolis.
I'm getting shows booked, I be the noblest.
Superman, metropolis.
I profit off my topic hits.
Periodically, I'm in my element, phosphorus.
I'm prosperous, say we loud and too rockerish.
Pro, how long are you lockin' this?
I say until apocalypse, I got this shh'

You're gonna drive me crazy.
You're gonna drive me mad.
You've got an angel on your shoulder.
Making hairpins out of glass.
Baby, don't be unhappy.
Baby, don't be sad.
Better things are coming.
I swear there's truth in that.
Don't do that.

Is anybody there?
I mean I hope somebody out there can hear this right here.
Just listen.

I say until apocalypse, I got this shh'

You're gonna drive me crazy (don't do that).
You're gonna drive me mad (don't do that).
You've got an angel on your shoulder.
Making hairpins out of glass.
Baby, don't be unhappy.
Baby, don't be sad.
Better things are coming.




I swear there's truth in that.
Don't do that.

Overall Meaning

The song "Truth" by Chiddy Bang is about hope and perseverance through tough times. The lyrics express a feeling of being driven crazy and mad by life's challenges, but also the belief that better things are on the horizon. The chorus repeats this sentiment, assuring the listener that there is truth in the promise of better days to come.


The first verse seems to reference the success of Chiddy Bang's music career, which began in humble beginnings ("for the boy playing ball on the block"), but has since taken off to new heights ("Swiss gears to the top we steer"). The line "Xaphoon told me that this was the shot" likely refers to Xaphoon Jones, who produced the track and encouraged Chiddy to pursue music. The verse ends with a playful reference to Bill Nye the Science Guy, which could be interpreted as a nod to the creativity and experimentation that goes into making music.


The second verse continues with references to ambition and success, with comparisons to Ivy League schools ("I am well endowed like Harvard and Yale") and beloved TV characters like Jesse Katsopolis from Full House. The line "I profit off my topic hits" shows a self-awareness of the success of their music and the themes that resonate with audiences.


Overall, "Truth" encourages listeners to keep pushing through tough times while also celebrating the successes that come with hard work and determination.


Line by Line Meaning

Is anybody there?
Asking a general question to anyone who can hear him.


I mean, I hope somebody out there can hear this right here.
Expressing the hope that someone is listening to him speak.


Just listen.
Urging the listener to pay close attention to what he has to say.


You're gonna drive me crazy (don't do that).
Asking someone not to do something that will make him upset or angry.


You're gonna drive me mad (don't do that).
Asking someone not to do something that will make him insane or irrational.


Better things are coming.
Believing that good things will happen in the future.


I said there's truth in that.
Asserting the truth in his statement about good things coming.


Yo, what better things can you hear them sing?
Asking what better things someone can hear than the good news he just shared.


Ain't this like a celebration?
Comparing the good news to a joyous occasion worthy of celebration.


Swiss gears to the top we steer,
Metaphorically conveying the drive and direction towards success.


Notice my acceleration.
Drawing attention to his progress towards his goals.


I do it for the have not's,
Doing something important for those who are unable to do it themselves.


For the boy playing ball on the block.
Helping the little boy who plays basketball in the neighborhood.


Xaphoon told me that this was the shot,
Referring to Xaphoon Jones, his producer, who convinced him to pursue music.


So I stopped skipping math
Choosing to focus on music instead of other pursuits.


And I came with a plot, plot.
Referring to his plan to achieve success in the music industry.


I've prolly moved onto my next axis.
Having already achieved one goal and moving on to the next level.


And if she calling, I don't care about what my ex asks.
Ignoring the requests of his ex-girlfriend if his new girl calls.


Why, cause I'm in a lab like Bill Nye the Science Guy.
Comparing himself to the famous TV host and scientist who was known for his experiments in the lab.


Flyer than fly,
Feeling confident and cool beyond the ordinary sense of the word.


I could jump over top of the Empire State building, just glide.
Hyperbole indicating the extent of his confidence and success.


Harder to fail.
Believing that it's difficult to not succeed.


You see a train, don't be the fool that jumps on the rail.
Metaphorical advice to not make foolish decisions that would lead to failure.


High on the scale, if a nail girl said it.
Referring to a beautiful woman, who, if she were to say something, it would hold a lot of weight.


I am well endowed like Harvard and Yale.
Comparing his intellectual and physical prowess to the prestigious universities.


Ladies man, Jesse Katsopolis.
Comparing himself to the smooth and confident character from the TV show Full House.


I'm getting shows booked, I be the noblest.
Being successful and honorable in his profession.


Superman, metropolis.
Comparing himself to the famous superhero and his place of residence, a city known for its hustle and bustle.


I profit off my topic hits.
Making money by producing music that is popular and successful.


Periodically, I'm in my element, phosphorus.
Metaphorical reference to being in his natural element, like the element phosphorus is found in nature.


I'm prosperous, say we loud and too rockerish.
Being successful and confident, unafraid to express himself loudly and proudly.


Pro, how long are you lockin' this?
Asking how long he will continue to be successful in his music career.


I say until apocalypse, I got this shh'.
Confidently declaring that he will continue to be successful until the end of the world.


You've got an angel on your shoulder.
Believing in the presence of a divine protector watching over oneself.


Making hairpins out of glass.
Metaphor indicating that the divine protector can make delicate things out of fragile materials.


Baby, don't be unhappy.
Urging someone not to be unhappy.


Baby, don't be sad.
Urging someone not to be sad.


I swear there's truth in that.
Expressing certainty that what he says is true.


Don't do that.
Repeating his earlier statement urging someone not to do something that would upset him.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL ANGELAKOS, NOAH BERESIN, CHIDERA ANAMEGE

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