True
Hoyle Lyrics
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Drinks whiskey like water
Loves it when I hold
She don't get
All her facts are scattered
All the truths are tattered
All the ways it matters
Why'd you go if you can't prove
What you don't know, it's not to choose
All this show, just give me something true
Nashville rock and rollers
LA culture holders
New York City lola's
Please don't quit
All our beauty's scattered
All our souls are tattered
Tell me it don't matter
And I'll forget it
Why'd you go if you can't prove
What you don't know, it's not to choose
All this show, just give me something true
Tell me in the morning if you'll be a light
Tell me in the morning if you were up all night
Are you feeling all alone?
Tell me in the morning if you'll be a light
Tell me in morning if it's all true
Just give me something true
The opening line of Hoyle's song "True" sets the stage for a portrayal of a complex character, the daughter of a Baptist preacher who is fond of drinking whiskey. The singer of the song is captivated by her, and she seems to enjoy his presence as well. However, her scattered facts and tattered truths suggest that there is a lot more to her than meets the eye. The chorus repeats the plea for sincerity, asking for something true instead of the false facade that many people put on.
The second verse expands on the theme of the first, mentioning various cities and their cultures. Despite their beauty and soul, they too are scattered and tattered. The repetition of the chorus adds emphasis to the desire for authenticity and truth. The final lyrics, "Tell me in the morning if you'll be a light / Tell me in the morning if it's all true / Just give me something true," are a plea for the person in question to be honest about their feelings and intentions.
Hoyle's "True" is a song that ultimately calls for sincerity and authenticity in a world that often values appearances over substance. The portrayal of the Baptist preacher's daughter as a complex and flawed character, combined with the repeated plea for something true, sends a powerful message about the importance of honesty and realness.
Line by Line Meaning
The baptist preacher's daughter
The daughter of a baptist preacher.
Drinks whiskey like water
Drinks whiskey frequently and excessively.
Loves it when I hold
Enjoys being held.
She don't get
She doesn't understand.
All her facts are scattered
She lacks order and coherence in her knowledge.
All the truths are tattered
All the things that are true are torn apart, worn or frayed.
All the ways it matters
All the things that are important.
She won't get it
She won't understand it.
Why'd you go if you can't prove
Why did you leave if you can't demonstrate it?
What you don't know, it's not to choose
If you don't know it, you can't make a choice about it.
All this show, just give me something true
All this pretending, just give me something genuine.
Nashville rock and rollers
Rock and roll musicians from Nashville.
LA culture holders
People who possess and cultivate the culture of LA.
New York City lola's
Women named Lola from New York City.
Please don't quit
Please don't give up or leave.
All our beauty's scattered
All our physical appeal is dispersed.
All our souls are tattered
All our inner beings are worn or frayed.
Tell me it don't matter
Tell me that it's not important.
And I'll forget it
I'll disregard it.
Tell me in the morning if you'll be a light
Inform me tomorrow if you'll be a source of illumination.
Tell me in the morning if you were up all night
Inform me tomorrow if you stayed awake all night.
Are you feeling all alone?
Are you experiencing loneliness?
Tell me in the morning if you'll be a light
Inform me tomorrow if you'll be a source of illumination.
Tell me in morning if it's all true
Inform me tomorrow if everything is genuine.
Just give me something true
Just offer me something authentic.
Contributed by Nolan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.