The Truth
Cosmicism Lyrics
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Take me too
You must know
That i will go where you go
Where you go
You know you
Step and close on me and dust off me
Your truths are built on lies
I′ve seen you cry-y-y-y
One minute you're there
Then you′re gone
One minute you're there
Then you're gone
One minute you′re there
Then you′re gone
Then you're gone
One minute you′re-
Your truths are built on lies
I've seen you cry-y-y-y
One minute you′re there
Then you're gone
One minute you′re there
Then you're gone
One minute you're there
Then you′re gone
Then you′re gone
One minute you're-
You were far from the truth
Take me too
You must know
That i will go where you go
Where you go
You know you
Step and close on me and dust off me
Me-e-e-e-e-e-e ah ah i
Your truths are built on lies
I′ve seen you cry-y-y-y
One minute you're there
Then you′re gone
One minute you're there
Then you′re gone
One minute you're there
Then you're gone
Then you′re gone
One minute you′re-
These lyrics describe a relationship where one person feels misled and betrayed by the other. The singer accuses their partner of being far from the truth and building their truths on lies. Despite this, the singer is willing to follow their partner wherever they go. The repetition of "one minute you're there, then you're gone" emphasizes the instability and uncertainty of the relationship. The line "I've seen you cry" adds a layer of complexity, suggesting that the person the singer is speaking to is not entirely heartless and may be struggling with their own issues.
The chorus's repetition of "your truths are built on lies" suggests that the singer has discovered some major deception or betrayal. It's possible that the partner has been lying to the singer about their feelings or intentions, creating a profound sense of hurt and disillusionment. However, the singer remains attached to the partner despite this knowledge, indicating a complex psychological dynamic of wanting to stay close to someone who has hurt them deeply.
Overall, the lyrics to "The Truth" describe the painful aftermath of a relationship where trust has been betrayed. The singer grapples with feelings of attachment and anger, trying to make sense of a situation where the truth seems elusive.
Line by Line Meaning
You were far from the truth
The person being addressed was not honest or forthcoming
Take me too
Requesting to be taken along on a journey or experience
You must know
Asserting that the person being addressed is aware of something important
That i will go where you go
Expressing loyalty and willingness to follow the person being addressed
Where you go
Reiterating the desire to accompany the person being addressed
You know you
Implying that the person being addressed is aware of their own behaviors and actions
Step and close on me and dust off me
Describing the person being addressed as being physically and emotionally dismissive
Me-e-e-e-e-e-e ah ah i
Repeating sounds expressing frustration and emotion
Your truths are built on lies
Accusing the person being addressed of deceitful behavior and stating that their beliefs are not founded in reality
I′ve seen you cry-y-y-y
Observing that the person being addressed has experienced emotional distress
One minute you're there
Describing how the person being addressed can be present and then suddenly disappear
Then you′re gone
Emphasizing the sudden and unexpected nature of the person being addressed's departures
Then you're gone
Continuing to emphasize the person being addressed's sudden and unexpected departures
One minute you're there
Repeating the description of the person being addressed's fleeting presence
Then you're gone
Emphasizing the sudden and unexpected nature of the person being addressed's departures
One minute you're there
Repeating the description of the person being addressed's fleeting presence
Then you're gone
Emphasizing the sudden and unexpected nature of the person being addressed's departures
Then you′re gone
Continuing to emphasize the person being addressed's sudden and unexpected departures
One minute you're-
Cutting off the previous repetition for dramatic effect and leaving the finality of the person being addressed's departure unresolved
Your truths are built on lies
Reiterating the accusation that the person being addressed's beliefs are unfounded
I′ve seen you cry-y-y-y
Repeating the observation that the person being addressed has experienced emotional distress
One minute you′re there
Reiterating the description of the person being addressed's fleeting presence
Then you're gone
Emphasizing the sudden and unexpected nature of the person being addressed's departures
One minute you're there
Repeating the description of the person being addressed's fleeting presence
Then you're gone
Emphasizing the sudden and unexpected nature of the person being addressed's departures
One minute you're there
Repeating the description of the person being addressed's fleeting presence
Then you're gone
Emphasizing the sudden and unexpected nature of the person being addressed's departures
Then you′re gone
Continuing to emphasize the person being addressed's sudden and unexpected departures
One minute you're-
Cutting off the previous repetition for dramatic effect and leaving the finality of the person being addressed's departure unresolved
You were far from the truth
Reiterating the assertion that the person being addressed was not honest
Take me too
Reiterating the desire to accompany the person being addressed
You must know
Reiterating the assertion that the person being addressed is aware of something important
That i will go where you go
Reiterating the loyalty and willingness to follow the person being addressed
Where you go
Reiterating the desire to accompany the person being addressed
Your truths are built on lies
Reiterating the accusation that the person being addressed's beliefs are unfounded
I′ve seen you cry-y-y-y
Repeating the observation that the person being addressed has experienced emotional distress
One minute you're there
Reiterating the sudden and fleeting nature of the person being addressed's presence
Then you're gone
Emphasizing the sudden and unexpected nature of the person being addressed's departures
One minute you're there
Repeating the description of the person being addressed's fleeting presence
Then you're gone
Emphasizing the sudden and unexpected nature of the person being addressed's departures
One minute you're there
Repeating the description of the person being addressed's fleeting presence
Then you're gone
Emphasizing the sudden and unexpected nature of the person being addressed's departures
Then you′re gone
Continuing to emphasize the person being addressed's sudden and unexpected departures
One minute you're-
Cutting off the previous repetition for dramatic effect and leaving the finality of the person being addressed's departure unresolved
Writer(s): Stefan Bossems, Claus Terhoeven, Andre Wevers
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