12.- Truth Is A Whisper
Goo Goo Dolls Lyrics


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Truth is a whisper and only a choice
Nobody hears above this noise
To the
It's always a risk when you try to believe
In this
I know there's so much more than me yeah

Yeah I got caught in the ruse of the world
It's just a promise no one never keeps
And now it's changing while you sleep
And no one here can see

You know all I am
Feel this moment in you
You know all I am
Can you teach me to believe in something

Sometimes you choke on the smell
Just to breathe
I need to question what I need
Rhythm of silence
That beats through your mind
Still you forget what you deny yeah

And I got caught in the ruse of the world
It's just a promise no one never keeps
And now it's changing in your sleep
And no one here can see

You know all I am
Feel this moment in you
You know all I am
Can you teach me to believe in something

Who's the one you answer to
Do you listen when he speaks
Or is everything for you

And do you find it hard to sleep
Or is it easy on your own
And will you ever find some peace
Before you're gone

You know all I am
Feel this moment in you




You know all I am
Can you teach me to believe in something

Overall Meaning

The song 'Truth Is a Whisper' by Goo Goo Dolls is a deeply reflective piece that delves into the idea of believing in something amidst the chaos and noise of the world. The lyrics suggest that truth is often spoken quietly, like a whisper, but when the noise of the world becomes too loud to hear it, it becomes harder to believe. The singer laments how he got caught in the "ruse of the world", where promises are made but never kept, and everything seems to be changing while we sleep.


The chorus, where the singer repeatedly asks "Can you teach me to believe in something?" is a plea for guidance in a world where it is easy to lose faith in anything. The bridge poses deep questions about the listener's own beliefs, whether they find it hard to sleep and will they "ever find some peace before [they're] gone".


Overall, the song appears to be about the search for meaning and hope in a noisy and uncertain world. It reflects the human condition in its rawest form - wondering about what's real, hoping for something better, and searching for truth amidst confusion.


Line by Line Meaning

Truth is a whisper and only a choice
Truth is often not obvious and sometimes people choose not to recognize it.


Nobody hears above this noise
It is difficult to hear the truth over the commotion of everyday life.


It's always a risk when you try to believe
Believing in something requires taking a chance and risking the possibility of being wrong.


In this
This line is incomplete and does not provide meaningful context on its own.


I know there's so much more than me yeah
There is a greater truth that exists beyond just one individual's perspective.


Yeah I got caught in the ruse of the world
The world can be deceiving and it is easy to get drawn into the illusion.


It's just a promise no one never keeps
Promises can often be empty and not fulfilled by those who made them.


And now it's changing while you sleep
Sometimes things change unexpectedly and without a person's awareness.


And no one here can see
No one is able to perceive the changes that are happening.


You know all I am
The person being addressed understands the artist's true self.


Feel this moment in you
The singer is asking the person to recognize and experience the truth that is being conveyed.


Can you teach me to believe in something
The artist is asking the person to help them have faith in a greater truth.


Sometimes you choke on the smell
It can be difficult to recognize the truth when it is unpleasant or uncomfortable.


Just to breathe
Experiencing difficulty in recognizing and admitting the truth can feel suffocating.


I need to question what I need
The singer recognizes the importance of examining their true desires and intentions.


Rhythm of silence
The stillness in the absence of noise can have its own unique cadence and clarity.


That beats through your mind
This stillness can be a subtle presence in a person's thoughts.


Still you forget what you deny yeah
Even when a person tries to ignore or reject the truth, it can still linger in their thoughts and impact their actions.


Who's the one you answer to
The singer is asking the person who they are ultimately accountable to for the truth.


Do you listen when he speaks
The artist is referring to an authority figure or voice of truth, and asking if the person heeds their guidance.


Or is everything for you
The artist wonders if the person prioritizes their own desires over acknowledging the truth.


And do you find it hard to sleep
The artist is asking if a lack of adherence to the truth causes the person anxiety or distress.


Or is it easy on your own
Alternatively, the singer is asking if the person is content ignoring the truth and living without self-examination.


And will you ever find some peace
The artist is suggesting that accepting the truth may lead to inner peace.


Before you're gone
The singer is urging the person to confront the truth before it is too late.




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Written by: JOHN T RZEZNIK

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