Truly
F. A. Phifer Lyrics
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Could be speeding like a bullet
Shooting off
Far away beyond your eye-line
(Beyond your eye-line)
Sun is shining
And it just keeps getting brighter
Hours throw us past the morning time sunrise
Are we talking?
(Are we talking?)
Are there words I should be saying?
Sound has changed so much the music went away
(Music went away)
Signs of slowing
(Signs of slowing)
Dragging even when I chase you
Showing stop signs when I need that change of pace
I shouldn't hold on to you
No I shouldn't hold on to you
No
Truly
To me
I can't pretend that this is alright
Truly
We cut the trend
Race to the end
Are we wasting our time?
Goes on
Goes on
It goes over again
The circle it rolls but it never ends for you
Would take a lifetime too
We go all in
We go screaming, we go howling
Try and spit the ashes out inside my mouth
(Inside my mouth)
Moon is rising
And my jaw keeps pulling tighter
Give me something more than words to say we're alright
(Say we're alright)
Now we're fighting
Took the quiet peace for granted
Never meant to spend this evening throwing shade
(This evening throwing shade)
'Cos I've been thinking
Thinking about
How we do the things we never say out loud
Every night it ends up the same way
No, I shouldn't hold on to you
No, I shouldn't hold on to you
No
Truly
To me
I can't pretend that this is alright
Truly
We cut the trend
Race to the end
Are we wasting our time?
Goes on
Goes on
It goes over again
The circle it rolls but it never ends
For you
Would take a lifetime too
Goes on
Goes on
It goes over again
The circle it rolls but it never ends
For you
Would take a lifetime too
No I shouldn't hold on to you
(On to you, on to you)
No I shouldn't hold on to you
No
The lyrics to F. A. Phifer's song "Truly" convey a sense of inner conflict and uncertainty within a relationship. The opening lines, "Could be crawling, Could be speeding like a bullet, Shooting off, Far away beyond your eye-line," suggest two contrasting emotions or actions. The singer's feelings could range from feeling vulnerable and crawling, to being overwhelmed and speeding away.
The mention of the sun shining and getting brighter indicates a positive aspect, but it is juxtaposed with the idea that time is quickly passing and slipping away. The line "Sound has changed so much the music went away" could symbolize a loss of connection and communication in the relationship. It implies that the once harmonious and melodious aspects have faded or disappeared.
The repeated phrase "Are we wasting our time?" reflects the doubt and questioning present in the singer's mind. The line "Goes on, goes on, it goes over again, the circle it rolls but it never ends for you" suggests a cycle of repetitive patterns and unresolved issues within the relationship. The mention of the moon rising and the singer's jaw getting tighter adds to the tension and discomfort.
Overall, "Truly" explores the complexities of a relationship where true connection and understanding may be lacking. It emphasizes the need for honest communication and questions whether the time invested in this relationship is worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
Could be crawling
It could be moving forward slowly and steadily
Could be speeding like a bullet
It could be moving rapidly and forcefully
Shooting off
Departing quickly
Far away beyond your eye-line
In a distant place that you cannot see
(Beyond your eye-line)
(Beyond what you can perceive)
Sun is shining
The situation is positive
And it just keeps getting brighter
And it continues to improve
Hours throw us past the morning time sunrise
Time passes quickly and carries us through the start of the day
(Time sunrise)
(The beginning of a new day)
Are we talking?
Are we communicating?
(Are we talking?)
(Are we truly having a meaningful conversation?)
Are there words I should be saying?
Are there things I should express?
Sound has changed so much the music went away
The situation has shifted dramatically, causing the positive aspects to disappear
(Music went away)
(The joy and harmony have vanished)
Signs of slowing
Indications that things are becoming slower
(Signs of slowing)
(Evidences of deceleration)
Dragging even when I chase you
Feeling like I'm being held back even when I try to catch up to you
Showing stop signs when I need that change of pace
Presenting obstacles when I desire a change in speed or direction
I shouldn't hold on to you
I shouldn't continue to cling to you
No I shouldn't hold on to you
No, it is not advisable for me to keep holding onto you
No
No
Truly
Honestly and genuinely
To me
In my opinion
I can't pretend that this is alright
I cannot act as if this situation is acceptable
Truly
Honestly and genuinely
We cut the trend
We break away from the pattern
Race to the end
Hurry towards the conclusion
Are we wasting our time?
Are we spending our time fruitlessly?
Goes on
Continues
Goes on
Continues
It goes over again
It repeats once more
The circle it rolls but it never ends for you
The cycle continues perpetually for you
Would take a lifetime too
It would require a very long time as well
We go all in
We fully commit ourselves
We go screaming, we go howling
We express ourselves loudly and passionately
Try and spit the ashes out inside my mouth
Attempt to remove the residue of past experiences and emotions from within me
(Inside my mouth)
(Within myself)
Moon is rising
The situation is becoming more intense or emotional
And my jaw keeps pulling tighter
And I feel increasingly tense and anxious
Give me something more than words to say we're alright
Provide me with actions or evidence that assures me everything is fine
(Say we're alright)
(Indicate that we are truly okay)
Now we're fighting
Now we are engaged in conflict
Took the quiet peace for granted
We underestimated the value of the tranquil harmony we had before
Never meant to spend this evening throwing shade
Never intended to spend this time criticizing or mocking each other
(This evening throwing shade)
(This period of time being negative towards one another)
'Cos I've been thinking
Because I have been contemplating
Thinking about
Reflecting on
How we do the things we never say out loud
How our actions contradict our unspoken thoughts and feelings
Every night it ends up the same way
Each evening concludes in a similar fashion
No, I shouldn't hold on to you
No, I should not continue to grasp onto you
No, I shouldn't hold on to you
No, it is not advisable for me to keep holding onto you
No
No
Truly
Honestly and genuinely
To me
In my opinion
I can't pretend that this is alright
I cannot act as if this situation is acceptable
Truly
Honestly and genuinely
We cut the trend
We break away from the pattern
Race to the end
Hurry towards the conclusion
Are we wasting our time?
Are we spending our time fruitlessly?
Goes on
Continues
Goes on
Continues
It goes over again
It repeats once more
The circle it rolls but it never ends
The cycle continues perpetually
For you
For you
Would take a lifetime too
It would require a very long time as well
Goes on
Continues
Goes on
Continues
It goes over again
It repeats once more
The circle it rolls but it never ends
The cycle continues perpetually
For you
For you
Would take a lifetime too
It would require a very long time as well
No I shouldn't hold on to you
No, I should not continue to grasp onto you
(On to you, on to you)
(Attached to you, don't let go)
No I shouldn't hold on to you
No, it is not advisable for me to keep holding onto you
No
No
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Written by: Stephen Mone
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