Born India Arie Simpson on 3rd October 1975 in Denver, Colorado, she tried various musical instruments at school there, but it was after moving to Georgia when her parents divorced that she took up the guitar. This led her into song writing, and from there into a professional career as a musician.
She co-founded the Atlanta-based independent music collective GroovmentEarthseed (Groovement was the collective artists' name and Earthshare was their independent label name), and began to perform publicly. A Universal Records/Motown music scout spotted her and introduced her to Motown CEO Kedar Massenburg. The consequent album, Acoustic Soul (2001), involved a wide mixture of styles, and thus attracted a wide audience. It entered the Billboard albums chart at number ten, and at number three on the R&B album chart., eventually going double platinum.
India.Arie also features on Stevie Wonder's 2005 album A Time to Love. She and Wonder duet on the title track "A Time to Love", which Arie wrote, and which was nominated in the 2006 forty-eighth Grammy Awards, for Best Pop Vocal Collaboration with Vocals.
On the September 2005 premiere of The Tyra Banks Show, Arie performed "Just 4 2day", written especially for the show. She also wrote "What about the Child", a song that did not air but was made available as a $1 internet download to support child victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
The Truth
India Arie Lyrics
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Cause he is the truth
Said he is so real
And I love the way that he makes me feel
And if I am a reflection of him
Then I must be fly
Cause his light, it shines so bright
I remember the very first day that I saw him
I found myself immediately intrigued by him
It's almost like I knew this man from another life
Like back then maybe I was his husband
Maybe he was my wife
And even the things I don't like about him are fine with me
Cause it's not hard for me to understand him
Cause he's so much like me
And it's truly my pleasure to share his company
And I know it's God's gift to breathe the air he breathes
Cause he is the truth
Said he is so real
And I love the way that he makes me feel
And if I am a reflection of him
Then I must be fly
Because his light, it shines so bright
I wouldn't lie, no
Oh
How can the same man that makes me so mad
(do you know what he did??)
Turn right around and kiss me so soft
(girl, you know what he did?)
If he ever left me I wouldn't even be sad, no
'Cause there's a blessing in every lesson
And I'm glad that I know him at all
Cause he is the truth
Said he is so real
And I love the way that he makes me feel
And if I am a reflection of him
Then I must be fly
Because his light, it shines so bright
I love the way he speaks
I love the way he thinks
I love the way that he treats his mama
I love that gap in between his teeth
Love him in every way that a woman can love a man
From personal
To universal
But most of all it's unconditional
You know what I'm talking about?
That's the way I feel
And I always will
There ain't no substitute for the truth
Either it is or it isn't
'Cause he is the truth
You see the truth it needs no proof
Either it is or it isn't
'Cause he is the truth
And you know the truth by the way it feels
And if I am a reflection of him
Then I must be fly
Because he is, yes he is (fly, light, bright)
I wonder does he know
India Arie's song "The Truth" is a beautiful tribute to the love of her life. The song speaks about the depth of her feelings for this man and how he makes her feel. In the first verse, she starts by saying she loves him because he is the truth, he is real, and he makes her feel amazing. She goes on to say that if she is a reflection of him, then she must be beautiful because of the light that he shines. India then shares how she felt the first time she saw him, almost like they had known each other in a past life. She accepts all his flaws because she understands him, and it is her pleasure to share his company. Whenever she thinks about him, his light shines so bright, and it makes her feel beautiful.
India also shares how this man can make her so angry but then kiss her so softly. She explains that if he ever left her, she wouldn't be sad because she has learned something from their relationship. She then goes on to describe everything she loves about him, from the way he speaks and thinks to the way he treats his mother. It is all in the way he makes her feel, and she will always love him unconditionally because he is the truth.
Line by Line Meaning
Cause he is the truth
I love him because he embodies honesty and authenticity.
Said he is so real
He is genuine and sincere.
And I love the way that he makes me feel
His presence brings me joy and a sense of peace.
And if I am a reflection of him
If I possess qualities similar to his, then I must be just as amazing as he is.
Then I must be fly
I must have confidence and a radiance about me.
Cause his light, it shines so bright
He has a positive and uplifting influence on others.
I wouldn't lie, no
I am not being insincere or deceptive.
I remember the very first day that I saw him
I recall the moment I first came into contact with him.
I found myself immediately intrigued by him
I was immediately captivated by him and wanted to know more about him.
It's almost like I knew this man from another life
I feel such an intense connection with him that it feels like a spiritual or ancient bond.
Like back then maybe I was his husband
We might have been partners in past lifetimes.
Maybe he was my wife
Our connection transcends gender or societal norms.
And even the things I don't like about him are fine with me
I love and accept him for who he is, flaws and all.
Cause it's not hard for me to understand him
I empathize and relate to him on a deep level.
Cause he's so much like me
We have many similarities and shared experiences.
And it's truly my pleasure to share his company
I enjoy being around him and feel grateful for our relationship.
And I know it's God's gift to breathe the air he breathes
Our connection is a divine blessing and I cherish it.
Oh
Expressive sound conveying emotion or thought.
How can the same man that makes me so mad
He has the ability to frustrate or disappoint me at times.
Turn right around and kiss me so soft
He has the power to make me feel loved and adored.
If he ever left me I wouldn't even be sad, no
I would not feel regretful or unhappy if our relationship ended, because I cherish the time we spent together.
'Cause there's a blessing in every lesson
I acknowledge that experiences, even difficult ones, bring growth opportunities and valuable insights.
And I'm glad that I know him at all
I feel grateful and blessed to have encountered this important person in my life.
I love the way he speaks
I appreciate his communication style and find it attractive.
I love the way he thinks
I admire his intellect and thought process.
I love the way that he treats his mama
I appreciate his respect and care for his mother, which reflects his character.
I love that gap in between his teeth
I find beauty in the small, unique details about him.
Love him in every way that a woman can love a man
I have strong feelings of love and affection for him, as a partner and significant other.
From personal
My love for him is based on my own personal experiences and feelings.
To universal
My love for him extends beyond just ourselves, and represents a broader, more general sentiment of love.
But most of all it's unconditional
My love for him transcends conditions or limitations, and is pure and unchanging.
You know what I'm talking about?
Do you understand my perspective and feelings?
There ain't no substitute for the truth
Nothing can replace the genuine authenticity and honesty that he embodies.
Either it is or it isn't
The truth is either present or absent, nothing in between.
'Cause he is the truth
He represents the pinnacle of honesty and authenticity.
You see the truth it needs no proof
The truth is self-evident and does not require additional explanation or evidence.
And you know the truth by the way it feels
The truth resonates with your heart and innermost feelings.
And if I am a reflection of him
If I have qualities similar to his, then I must also embody the qualities of honesty and authenticity.
Then I must be fly
Then I must have an aura of confidence and radiance about me.
Because he is, yes he is (fly, light, bright)
Because he exudes confidence, positivity, and radiance.
I wonder does he know
I am curious if he is aware of his impact and power as a symbol of honesty and authenticity.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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I love being black, I love my black brothers and sisters we all so gifted
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