The Truth
Good Charlotte(굿 샬롯) Lyrics
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We are alone
There's weight on your mind
I want to know the truth
If this is how you feel
Say it to me
If this was ever real
From you
Give me the truth
Even if it hurts me
I want the truth from you
Give me the truth
Even if it hurts me
I want the truth
So this is you
Your talkin' to me
You found a million ways to let me down
So I'm not hurt when your not around
I was blind
But now I see
This is how you feel
Say it to me
If this was ever real
I want the truth
From you
Give me the truth
Even if it hurts me
I want the truth from you
Give me the truth
Even if it hurts me
I want the truth
I know that this will break me
I know that this might make me cry
You gotta say what's on your mind
On your mind
I know that this will hurt me
And break my heart so inside
I don't want to live this lie
I want the truth
From you
Give me the truth
Even if it hurts me
I want the truth from you
Give me the truth
Even if it hurts me
I don't care no more
No
Just give me the truth
Give me the truth
Give me the truth
Cause I don't care no more
Give me the truth
Cause I don't care no more
No
Just give me the truth
Give me the truth
Give me the truth
Give me the truth
Give me the truth
Cause I don't care no more
No
Good Charlotte’s “The Truth” is about wanting to know where one stands in a relationship, no matter how much it might hurt. The song starts off with the lead singer acknowledging that they’re alone and that the other person must have something on their mind. They then ask for the truth to be spoken, asking the other person to be honest with them if the feelings they shared were ever real.
The chorus further emphasizes the need for truth, with the singer repeating that they want the truth, even if it hurts them. The second verse is directed at the other person, with the singer pointing out that they’re finding ways to let them down, and that they’re not hurt when the other person isn’t around anymore. They then recognize that they were blind before but they can see the truth now, and ask the other person again to be honest with them if anything they had shared between them was ever real.
The bridge is an emotional plea for the truth, acknowledging that it may break the singer’s heart but stressing the importance of not living a lie. The final chorus sees the singer stating that they don’t care anymore, and that they just want the truth to be spoken.
Line by Line Meaning
So here we are
We are in a situation where we are face-to-face.
We are alone
We are the only ones here.
There's weight on your mind
You have something on your mind that is troubling you and causing you stress.
I want to know the truth
I am eager to learn the reality of the situation, even if it is difficult to hear.
If this is how you feel
If this accurately reflects your emotions.
Say it to me
Express it to me verbally.
If this was ever real
If the feelings or relationship we had was genuine.
I want the truth
I desire complete honesty and transparency.
From you
From your perspective specifically.
Give me the truth
Tell me the reality, as it is.
Even if it hurts me
Regardless of the emotional pain it may cause me to hear the truth.
So this is you
This is the true version of yourself.
Your talkin' to me
You are communicating with me directly right now.
You found a million ways to let me down
You have repeatedly disappointed me and caused me to feel let down in various ways.
So I'm not hurt when your not around
I will not experience pain when you are not present, since you have already hurt me so much.
I was blind
I was previously unaware of the reality of the situation or the true nature of your character.
But now I see
I have gained accurate vision and insight into the truth of our relationship or situation.
I know that this will break me
I am aware that learning the truth may be devastating and cause me significant emotional harm.
I know that this might make me cry
I understand that the emotional weight of the truth may cause me to shed tears.
You gotta say what's on your mind
You are obligated to verbally express the thoughts or emotions that are troubling you at this time.
I don't want to live this lie
I would prefer to confront the truth and reality, rather than continuing to live under false assumptions or beliefs.
I don't care no more
I have reached a point where the emotional pain caused by being misled is no longer a barrier to learning the truth.
Just give me the truth
Provide me with an honest and accurate portrayal of the reality of the situation.
Cause I don't care no more
I have reached a point where the negative emotions associated with falsehoods have subsided and I am fully prepared to accept the truth.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BENJI MADDEN, JOEL MADDEN, JOHN FELDMANN
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