The Truth
Handsome Boy Modeling School feat. Róisín Murphy Lyrics
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Go to the mountain if you must
Go to the burning bush
If it would ease your troubled mind
I'll be prepared to stay behind?
I know you better than you think I do
Don't worry, dear, this is why I fell in love with you
Is looking back at you at last
You can't hide from the truth
Because the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth
Because the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth
Because the truth is all there is
You can't hide
If happy times are too few and far between
It's a pity dear, we can't erase the things we've seen
So disappear, vanish if you wish
Just go before you're swallowed up by bitterness
And the truth is you can't hide from the truth
And the truth hurts because the truth is all there is
I realized some time ago that I would have to let you go
May not be true to say that you'll return one day
But in your present state you may as well not be here at all
You wear a thin disguise it's from yourself you hide
Just take a look at us we are heading for a fall
Now presiding in this court of hip-hop, Justice, my rap forte
Judge, jury, bailiff or prosecuting D.A
Ceteris paribus, my modus operandi
Is carpe diem whether de facto or de jure, comprende?
The People vs you and your Sensei
Teaching that style of word-play, weaker than Wednesday
Regardless of what your friends say, they're all dissable
Stricken from the record and deemed inadmissible
While this long arm of the law grabs the mic to
Shoot dope lines first and ask questions later
The def sentence of this Live litigator
Close the case tighter than the jaws of a 'gator
Stenographer are steady logging the jargon
That your counselors are barking, in hopes of a plea bargain
But when you read back verbatim, what they're saying to persuade them
They realize exactly how I've played them
I come with the truth, whole truth, and nothing but
'Cause the truth hurts just as much as fuckin' with Live will
I brew skill with refills from now until
Plagiarizing MC's get their flows distilled
Baby I don't die without you by my side
As long as you return into these arms that burn
Baby I won't die just take a look inside
Into these eyes that burn, come to these arms that yearn
I won't die, if you leave me high
I won't die if you're not by my side
And the truth hurts because the truth is all there is
And the truth hurts because the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth, 'cause the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth, 'cause the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth, 'cause the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth, 'cause the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth, 'cause the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth, 'cause the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth, 'cause the truth is all there is
You can't hide from the truth
The lyrics to Handsome Boy Modeling School Feat. Roisin Murphy And J-Live's song The Truth convey the importance of facing the truth and being honest with oneself. The song's chorus emphasizes that one cannot hide from the truth because it is all there is. The first verse suggests seeking solace in happy moments and leaving behind bitterness. The second verse reveals that facing the truth can be painful but necessary for growth and moving forward. The final verse, performed by J-Live, speaks to the importance of honesty in hip-hop and in life in general, emphasizing the consequences of dishonesty.
The song seems to be addressing a relationship, but its message applies to a wider context. It suggests that those who cannot confront their flaws and mistakes will never be able to address them and grow. Furthermore, the song is a call to honesty in our current climate, which often values appearances over reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Go
Start your journey
Go to the mountain if you must
Travel to seek answers to your problems
Go to the burning bush
Seek guidance and direction
Happy would ease your troubled mind
Happiness can alleviate your problems
How do the fade just stay behind?
Move past the fading moments and leave them behind
I know you better than you think I do
I understand you more than you realize
Don't worry this is why I fell in love with you
I love you despite your flaws and worries
The man in the looking glass
The reflection in the mirror
Is looking back at you at last
Confronting your true self
You can't hide from the truth
You cannot escape the reality
Because the truth is all there is
Reality is the only truth
If happy times are too few and far between
If happiness is rare in your life
It's a pity dear, we can't erase the things we've seen
It's regrettable that we can't forget what we've experienced
So disappear, vanish if you wish
If you want to leave, go ahead
Just go before you're swallowed up by bitterness
Leave before you become consumed by bitterness
I realized some time ago that I would have to let you go
I came to the realization that I would have to say goodbye
May not be true to see that you would return one day
It may not be realistic to expect you to come back
But in your present state you may as well not be here at all
In your current condition, you're not truly here
You wear a thin disguise, it's from yourself you hide
You are hiding from your true self with a weak disguise
Just take a look at us, we are heading for a fall
We are destined for failure if we continue on this path
Now presiding in this quarter hip-hop
Hip-hop is the focus of this moment
Justice, my rap forté
My strength is in rapping about justice
Judge, jury, bailing for prosecuting D.A.
Playing the roles of judge, jury, and prosecutor
Et ceteras, paraphas
Other phrases and sayings
My modus operende
My method of operation
It's carpe diem whether the fact or word is your way
Seize the day, whether it's through facts or words
The people versus, you ain't no Sensi
The people are against you, you have no sensitivity
Teaching that style of word-play
Educating on a style of playing with words
We got the words they
We have the words they don't
Regardless of what your friends say
Despite what your friends may claim
They're all disable
They are all disadvantaged
Striken from the record and deemed indimissable
Removed from the record and considered inadmissible
And this long arm of the law grabs a mightier
The law catches the mightiest of criminals
Shoot dope lines first and ask questions later
Use powerful lyrics before inquiring
The sentence of this live litigator
The ruling of this skilled courtroom performer
Close the case tighter than the jaws of a 'gator
Conclude the case firmly
Stenonographer, that study law again, the jargon
The stenographer needs to study legal terminology again
Let your counselors 'a barking, in hopes of a plea bargain
Allow your lawyers to negotiate for a deal
But when you read back verbatim
When you recite exactly what was said
What they're saying to persuade them
What they are attempting to convince you of
They realize exactly how I've played them
They become aware of my clever tactics
I come with the truth, whole truth and nothing but
I speak nothing but the absolute truth
'Cause the truth hurts just as much as in' with lies will
The truth is painful, like lying
I brew skill with free fills from now until
I will continue to improve my skills
Plagiarizing MC's get their flows distilled
Copying rappers have their style refined
Baby I don't die without you by my side
I can't live without you beside me
As long as you return into these arms that burn
If you come back to me, I'll welcome you with open arms
Baby I won't die just take a look inside
Even if you leave, I won't die but look deep within
Into these eyes that burn, come to these arms that yearn
Come back to me, I desire your presence
I won't die, if you leave me high
I won't die even if you abandon me
I won't die if you're not by my side
I won't perish if you're not present
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Daniel Nakamura, Galt Macdermot, Jean Cadet, Paul Huston, Roisin Murphy
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