The Truth
Foster the People Lyrics


I've been trying to re-learn my name
It seems like a thousand years
I've been out of frame
And I surrender the truth is what
What I've needed from you
I've been floating within your walls of opinion
And I'm tired, I only want the truth

I have tried so hard not to be like them
I have found they don't ever say what they mean
There is a truth, there is a light if you'd follow me there
I've been searching for directions and
I'm convinced the world doesn't know what it needs
There is a hope for the hopeless, I can promise you that

Yeah, well I been accosted
The jury's been partial
But I won't surrender
To prove to you I won't lie
Under pressure of compromise
Yeah well an absolute measure won't change with opinion
No matter how hard you try
It's an immovable thing
Just like the visions in your bed
Or when they're streaming in your head

I have tried so hard not to be like them
I have found they don't ever say what they mean
There is a truth, there is a light if you'd follow me there
I've been searching for the directions and
I'm convinced the world doesn't know what it needs
There is a hope
And I'll come back
If you're needing my hand
The world is so broken
I'm tripping my steps
I'm slipping and I know why
I never thought that I'd be here
A blinding call to prayer
Has touched my feet
Like the call of the prophets
A purpose is needed before you know that you know
To never wonder what you are
And not forget where you come from, yeah, wooh mmm mmm

Well i it really love you've been speaking of?
What'd you say? What'd you say? What'd you say? Yeah yeah What'd you say?
I said that you need me, don't you?
There is a truth, I can promise you that
I have tried so hard not to be like them
I have found they don't ever say what they mean
Yeah , yeah, the truth stands in the end
While you're deciding what to do
The truth stands in the end
While you're deciding what to do

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: MARK FOSTER, ISOM INNIS, LUCA VENTER, MATTHEW WILCOX

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The Truth
Foster the People is an indie rock/indie pop band that formed in Los Angeles, California, United States in 2009. The band consists of Mark Foster (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Cubbie Fink (bass, vocals) and Mark Pontius (drums). The band released their debut self-titled EP in January 2011. The band's debut full length album, Torches, was released on May 24, 2011 on Star Time/Columbia. Their first single "Pumped Up Kicks" was a sleeper hit during the summer of 2011 and peaked at #1 on the Billboard Alternative Songs Chart Read Full BioFoster the People is an indie rock/indie pop band that formed in Los Angeles, California, United States in 2009. The band consists of Mark Foster (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Cubbie Fink (bass, vocals) and Mark Pontius (drums). The band released their debut self-titled EP in January 2011. The band's debut full length album, Torches, was released on May 24, 2011 on Star Time/Columbia. Their first single "Pumped Up Kicks" was a sleeper hit during the summer of 2011 and peaked at #1 on the Billboard Alternative Songs Chart, #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #18 on the UK Singles Chart.

Initially the solo project of Mark Foster, he later added Fink and Pontius in 2009, forming a full band in the process. Two other musicians, Sean Cimino (guitar, keyboards, vocals) and Isom Innis (keyboards, vocals), tour with the band as additional members.

Discography:

1. Albums:

2011 - Torches
2014 - Supermodel
2017 - Sacred Hearts Club

2. Singles:

2011 - Pumped Up Kicks
2011 - Call It What You Want
2012 - Don't Stop (Color on the Walls) (Remixes) - EP
2014 - Coming Of Age
2014 - Pseudologia Fantastica

Official website: http://www.fosterthepeople.com/

twitter: @fosterthepeople
facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Foster-The-People

Go to www.fosterthepeople.com and join their email list if you want to get involved or just want a free download of "Pumped Up Kicks"!
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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Aaron Requenes

I've been trying to re-learn my name
It seems like a thousand years
I've been out of frame
And I surrender the truth is what
What I've needed from you
I've been floating within your walls of opinion
And I'm tired - I only want the truth

I have tried so hard not to be like them
I have found they don't ever say what they mean
There is a truth, there is a light if you'd follow me there
I've been searching for the directions and
I'm convinced the world doesn't know what it needs
There is a hope for the hopeless, I can promise you that

Yeah, well I been accosted
The jury's been partial
But I won't surrender
To prove to you I won't lie
Under pressure of compromise
An absolute measure won't change with opinion
No matter how hard you try
It's an immovable thing
Like the visions in your bed
Or when they're streaming in your head

I have tried so hard not to be like them
I have found they don't ever say what they mean
There is a truth, there is a light if you'd follow me there
I've been searching for the directions and
I'm convinced the world doesn't know what it needs
There is a hope

I'll come back
If you're leading my hand
The world is so broken
I'm tripping my steps
I'm slipping and I know why
I never thought that I'd be here
A blinding call to prayer
Has touched my feet
Like the call of the prophets
A purpose is needed before you now that you know
To never wonder what you are
And not forget where you come from

Is it really love you've been speaking of?
What'd you say? What'd you say?
What'd you say? yeah yeah yeah. Oh What'd you say?
I said that you need me, don't you?
There is a truth, I can promise you that
I have tried so hard not to be like them
I have found they don't ever say what they mean
Yeah yeah
The truth
The truth stands in the end
While you're deciding what to do
The truth stands in the end
While you're deciding what to do



All comments from YouTube:

shaina

JESUS MARK that is some R A N G E

michelle rose

@Becca Rasmusson ever heard of christine pavlina? She put videos out on you tube saying mark foster is her soul mate like actual other half of her soul. Shes a psychic medium and a clear channel for divine truth. Shes a profit of God therefore mark foster is a profit of God. He never acknowledged her in the end. But she can connect people with their higher self and tell them what their life purpose is. Therefore mark foster when he was talking about a purpose is needed so u never winder what u are or forget where u came from, he was talking about ur life purpose and that u never forget ur from god.

laci Tippett

Becca Rasmusson I get what u mean. lol I love Shane too😅

Review Master

Becca Rasmusson Two of them musician is there bandmates ( Isom Innis & Sean )

Becca Rasmusson

I know, I feel like in this album (Supermodel) he really shows more 'R A N G E', because Hollywood probably labeled him as 'hiding in the closet' (in other words, gay). So his producer probably mentioned that to him. Also, I have both of his albums, and in Torches, he writes all of his songs. However, in Supermodel he has a co-writer, and extra backup musicians, whereas in Torches, it was only him (Mark Foster) his drummer (Mark Pontius) and the bass guitar (Jacob "Cubbie" Fink). So I feel like Torches was pure originality from the trio, but then Supermodel adds a number of extra vocalists and musicians, which I find strange because Supermodel is mainly about If you're happy with yourself. (i.e. Are You What You Want To Be?, Ask Yourself, Never Mind, etc. etc.) So maybe Mark F. was trying to send us a message of some sort?? Don't worry, I'm not as wise as I sound, I just watch too many Shane Dawson conspiracy videos.

FaultyDemon

He sounds just like this live too.

TheKidFromTarget

his voice is so good omg

Aaron Requenes

I've been trying to re-learn my name
It seems like a thousand years
I've been out of frame
And I surrender the truth is what
What I've needed from you
I've been floating within your walls of opinion
And I'm tired - I only want the truth

I have tried so hard not to be like them
I have found they don't ever say what they mean
There is a truth, there is a light if you'd follow me there
I've been searching for the directions and
I'm convinced the world doesn't know what it needs
There is a hope for the hopeless, I can promise you that

Yeah, well I been accosted
The jury's been partial
But I won't surrender
To prove to you I won't lie
Under pressure of compromise
An absolute measure won't change with opinion
No matter how hard you try
It's an immovable thing
Like the visions in your bed
Or when they're streaming in your head

I have tried so hard not to be like them
I have found they don't ever say what they mean
There is a truth, there is a light if you'd follow me there
I've been searching for the directions and
I'm convinced the world doesn't know what it needs
There is a hope

I'll come back
If you're leading my hand
The world is so broken
I'm tripping my steps
I'm slipping and I know why
I never thought that I'd be here
A blinding call to prayer
Has touched my feet
Like the call of the prophets
A purpose is needed before you now that you know
To never wonder what you are
And not forget where you come from

Is it really love you've been speaking of?
What'd you say? What'd you say?
What'd you say? yeah yeah yeah. Oh What'd you say?
I said that you need me, don't you?
There is a truth, I can promise you that
I have tried so hard not to be like them
I have found they don't ever say what they mean
Yeah yeah
The truth
The truth stands in the end
While you're deciding what to do
The truth stands in the end
While you're deciding what to do

Jada

probably my favorite song from Supermodel.. such a powerful song, I can't even begin to put into words my admiration & love for it.

Daniel Kurtz

For real though. Saw them at a festival on a whim and hearing this live single-handedly made me a fan of theirs.

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