Live To Tell
Dualbox Lyrics
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Sometimes It Gets So Hard To Hide It Well
I Was Not Ready For The Fall
Too Blind To See The Writing On The Wall
A Man Can Tell A Thousand Lies
I've Learned My Lesson Well
Hope I Live To Tell
It Will Burn Inside Of Me
I Know Where Beauty Lives
I've Seen It Once, I Know The Warm She Gives
The Light That You Could Never See
It Shines Inside, You Can't Take That From Me
The Truth Is Never Far Behind
You Kept It Hidden Well
If I Live To Tell
The Secret I Knew Then
Will I Ever Have The Chance Again
If I Ran Away, I'd Never Have The Strength
To Go Very Far
How Would They Hear The Beating Of My Heart
Will It Grow Cold
The Secret That I Hide, Will I Grow Old
How Will They Hear
When Will They Learn
How Will They Know
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The lyrics of Dualbox's song "Live to Tell" delve into themes of secrets, lies and hidden truths. The singer of the song admits to having a tale to tell, but struggles with the difficulty of keeping it hidden. They reflect on their own blindness and inability to see the writing on the wall, leading to a fall that they were not prepared for. The chorus of the song stresses the importance of living to tell the secret they have learned, with the acknowledgement that it will continue to burn inside of them until they have the chance to reveal it.
The second half of the song introduces another layer to the lyrics, focusing on the idea of beauty and internal light. The singer claims to know where beauty lives, having seen it once and experienced the warmth it can give. They emphasize that the light inside them cannot be taken away, despite attempts to hide the truth. The final lines question whether they will ever have the chance to reveal their secret again, and if they do, whether they will have the strength to do so.
Overall, the lyrics of "Live to Tell" come across as a mix of introspection and cautious hope. The singer has clearly been burned by keeping secrets in the past, but also recognizes the power of truth and the importance of living authentically. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but could be related to a variety of scenarios, from personal relationships to broader social issues like government secrecy or injustice.
Line by Line Meaning
I Have A Tale To Tell
There is a story I have to tell
Sometimes It Gets So Hard To Hide It Well
It can be difficult to keep the story hidden
I Was Not Ready For The Fall
I was unprepared for the consequences
Too Blind To See The Writing On The Wall
I couldn't see the warning signs
A Man Can Tell A Thousand Lies
People can be deceitful
I've Learned My Lesson Well
I have become wise from past experiences
Hope I Live To Tell
I hope to live long enough to share the story
The Secret I Have Learned, 'Till Then
The truth is concealed for now
It Will Burn Inside Of Me
The secret is causing intense emotional turmoil
I Know Where Beauty Lives
I am aware of where true beauty resides
I've Seen It Once, I Know The Warm She Gives
I have witnessed the inner beauty of a person
The Light That You Could Never See
There is something special about this person that is not easily noticeable
It Shines Inside, You Can't Take That From Me
The beauty is internal and cannot be taken away from me
The Truth Is Never Far Behind
Eventually, the truth will come to light
You Kept It Hidden Well
You did a good job of keeping the secret concealed
If I Live To Tell
Assuming I live long enough to share, the truth will be told
The Secret I Knew Then
The concealed truth from before
Will I Ever Have The Chance Again
Will there ever be another opportunity to share the truth?
If I Ran Away, I'd Never Have The Strength
If I were to leave, I wouldn't have the bravery to stay true
To Go Very Far
I wouldn't be able to escape for long
How Would They Hear The Beating Of My Heart
How would they understand my emotions?
Will It Grow Cold
Will my passion for this story dissipate over time?
The Secret That I Hide, Will I Grow Old
Will the truth remain hidden until I'm old?
How Will They Hear
How will they listen to me?
When Will They Learn
When will others gain knowledge from my story?
How Will They Know
How will they come to understand?
Writer(s): MADONNA CICCONE, PATRICK LEONARD
Contributed by Mason D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.