Tell the Truth
Ernstly Etienne Lyrics
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I tell them to get their feet off the ground
The only thing worse the gravity is actually
Believing that you don't have the capacity to give
They say it's all in the fame of the night
If it ain't wrong then it's gotta be right
The only thing worse than lying is relying on
All you gotta do is tell the truth
All you gotta do is tell the truth
The masquerade's got you spinning around
You hold your ears so you can't hear the sound
The only thing worse than hiding is abiding by the
Shining and the dining of a life that isn't gold
They say it's all in the name of a love
If it ain't low then it must be above
The only thing worse than faking is mistaking that the
Taking was for time (but) time will tell it was your soul
All you gotta do is tell the truth
All you gotta do is tell the truth
All you gotta do is tell the truth
All you gotta do is tell the truth
People are talkin'
People are talkin'
People are talkin' all day
I won't be walkin'
I won't be walkin'
I won't be walkin' that way
I do not care
(No) I do not care
(No) I do not care what you say
Unless you you're talking truth
'Cause honesty's the only way
People are talkin'
People are talkin'
People are talkin' all day
I won't be walkin'
I won't be walkin'
I won't be walkin' that way
I do not care
(No) I do not care
(No) I do not care what you say
Unless you you're talking truth
'Cause honesty's the only way
All you gotta do is tell the truth
All you gotta do is tell the truth
All you gotta do is tell the truth
All you gotta do is tell the truth
I went down to the belly of the beast
And I found out things that I wish I'd never seen
I went down to the belly of the beast
And I found out things that I wish I'd never seen
I went down to the belly of the beast
And I found out things that I wish I'd never seen
Found out things
Found out things that I wish I'd never, wish I'd never seen
In "Tell the Truth", Ernstly Etienne is encouraging the listener to be honest, truthful and authentic, despite what society expects or imposes on them, as well as to trust in their own abilities. The song is composed of two verses, each with two lines that contrast the societal expectations with the singer's own views. The chorus repeats the phrase "All you gotta do is tell the truth" as a reminder to the listener to stay true to themselves.
In the first verse, the singer expresses that people tell him to come back to reality, but he encourages them to instead aim higher and to believe in their potential. He also highlights that the only thing worse than the force of gravity is to believe that oneself is not capable of giving. In the second verse, the focus is on societal pressures around love and relationships. The singer recognizes that people accept and perpetuate falsehoods about love, indicating that honesty is the only way to sustain a genuine relationship.
The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the message that honesty is the most crucial aspect of life, and that it may be challenging to do so, given the expectations of society. The listener is encouraged to trust in what they know to be true and to reject any untruth that may come their way. The bridge of the song puts the singer in the position of someone who has seen and experienced the darker side of life, details of which they wish they had never known.
Overall, "Tell the Truth" is a motivational piece of music that pushes listeners to be honest, truthful, and genuine in their words and actions, in pursuit of a better, brighter, and more reliable future.
Line by Line Meaning
They tell me to get my head out the clouds
People are telling me to be more realistic and grounded.
I tell them to get their feet off the ground
I tell people to dream big and think beyond their limitations.
The only thing worse the gravity is actually
Gravity is not as limiting as the belief that you don't have the potential to succeed.
Believing that you don't have the capacity to give
Thinking that you're not capable of achieving your goals and giving up before trying is worse than the challenges of the journey.
They say it's all in the fame of the night
People say that success is only achieved through momentary fame and glory.
If it ain't wrong then it's gotta be right
People believe that if something is not wrong, then it must be right.
The only thing worse than lying is relying on
Dependence on the flawed compass of societal values is worse than lying.
The compass of a culture that won't even let you live
Society's expectations can be crushing and make it difficult for people to live up to their true potential.
All you gotta do is tell the truth
The key to success and fulfilling potential is being honest and true to oneself and others.
The masquerade's got you spinning around
People often wear masks and pretend to be someone they're not, which can be disorienting.
You hold your ears so you can't hear the sound
People often avoid hearing the truth and deny their inner voice telling them to be true to themselves.
The only thing worse than hiding is abiding by the
Following societal expectations and pretending to be someone you're not is worse than hiding your true self.
Shining and the dining of a life that isn't gold
Living a life of materialistic pursuits and faking happiness is empty and not fulfilling.
They say it's all in the name of a love
People believe that relationships are built on status and wealth rather than true love and connection.
If it ain't low then it must be above
People think that if something is not low, then it must be high and desirable.
The only thing worse than faking is mistaking that the
Thinking that being fake is acceptable is worse than the mistake of being honest and true to oneself.
Taking was for time (but) time will tell it was your soul
Being dishonest might give you temporary satisfaction but in the end, it will take a toll on your soul.
I won't be walkin'
I won't follow societal expectations that go against my truth and values.
I do not care
I don't care about people's opinions that don't align with my values and truth.
Unless you're talking truth
I'm only interested in hearing honest and truthful opinions and perspectives.
Honesty's the only way
Being truthful and authentic is the only way to live a fulfilling and successful life.
I went down to the belly of the beast
I faced my fears and challenges head-on.
And I found out things that I wish I'd never seen
I discovered unpleasant truths that I wish I'd never learned.
Found out things
I learned valuable and insightful lessons despite the unpleasant discoveries.
Found out things that I wish I'd never, wish I'd never seen
I discovered truths that were hard to accept and wished that I hadn't seen them.
Writer(s): Jonathan Ernstly Etienne
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