The truth
Howard Lawrence Lyrics


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All those years feeling displaced
The light on my face reflecting sadness
Too much weight around my shoulders
Pulled me closer to the edge of madness
I struggled hard to resist temptation
My albatross? The next sensation
Now I'm learning how to live with that past
When I'm awake I'm plagued with worry
Keeps me honest so I don't deceive myself
It's not a cakewalk with anyone
You can't just toss pennies in the well
To jump right in when the water's cold
Takes a leap of faith?????I've never been that bold
Hope I haven't hit the ground running too fast

I'll follow you if you'll ease my mind
All I need is proof
You're the cavalry
My hero for saving my life
Girl you're the truth

There has to be room for conversation
You've got to find some common ground
It's all about sharing your secrets
With someone you know who'll be around
Don't look too far beyond the sunset
Just be sure to give what you get
That's the only way to make your love last

I found the answer in your eyes
When all I needed was proof
You're the memory




You're the future of all ages
With you in my life I found the truth

Overall Meaning

In The Truth, Howard Lawrence sings about his struggle with feeling displaced for years and the weight of sadness that he carried on his shoulders. He talks about how he tried to resist temptation, but ultimately gave in to his desires. Now, he is learning to live with his past and deal with the worries that come with it. He finds solace in the love of another person and believes that they are his hero for saving his life.


Through the lyrics, Lawrence conveys the message that finding common ground and sharing your secrets with someone you know and trust is key to making your love last. He finds the proof of this in the eyes of his loved one and believes that they are the truth that he has been searching for.


Overall, The Truth is a song about finding love and healing from past wounds. It encourages listeners to be honest with themselves and the people they love, and to have faith in the strength of their relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

All those years feeling displaced
Throughout my life, I felt like I didn't belong.


The light on my face reflecting sadness
My emotions were clearly displayed on my face, and they were mostly sad.


Too much weight around my shoulders
I had a lot of burdens to bear.


Pulled me closer to the edge of madness
These burdens eventually took a toll on my mental health.


I struggled hard to resist temptation
I tried my best to avoid distractions or anything that would lead me astray.


My albatross? The next sensation
However, the next new and exciting thing always seemed to be weighing me down.


Now I'm learning how to live with that past
I'm still figuring out how to deal with my previous struggles.


When I'm awake I'm plagued with worry
I tend to worry a lot, especially when I'm conscious.


Keeps me honest so I don't deceive myself
However, these worries help me stay true to myself and not fall into self-deception.


It's not a cakewalk with anyone
Life is hard and there are no easy solutions.


You can't just toss pennies in the well
We can't expect to get what we want with just a small effort.


To jump right in when the water's cold
It takes courage to take risks, especially when the outcome is uncertain.


Takes a leap of faith?????I've never been that bold
I've never been brave enough to take such a big risk.


Hope I haven't hit the ground running too fast
I hope I'm not moving too quickly and setting myself up for failure.


I'll follow you if you'll ease my mind
If you can help me feel less anxious, I'll trust you and follow your lead.


All I need is proof
I need some kind of assurance or evidence to trust you.


You're the cavalry
You're the one who rescued me.


My hero for saving my life
You're my hero for helping me overcome my struggles.


Girl you're the truth
You represent the truth to me.


There has to be room for conversation
Communication is key in any relationship.


You've got to find some common ground
To have a strong connection, we must have things in common.


It's all about sharing your secrets
You have to be willing to open up and be vulnerable with someone you trust.


With someone you know who'll be around
It's important to have trustworthy people in your life who will stick by you.


Don't look too far beyond the sunset
Don't worry too much about the future, enjoy the present moment.


Just be sure to give what you get
In order to have a mutually fulfilling relationship, both parties must put in effort.


That's the only way to make your love last
A healthy relationship requires equal effort and commitment from both individuals.


I found the answer in your eyes
You helped me find clarity and understanding.


When all I needed was proof
Your honesty and trustworthiness gave me the proof I needed.


You're the memory
You've become an important part of my life that I'll always remember.


You're the future of all ages
You inspire hope and positivity for what's to come.


With you in my life I found the truth
Having you in my life has shown me what's truly important and valuable.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID LAWRENCE

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