True
Jay-Z Vs. Spandau Ballet Lyrics
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Huh huh huh hu-uh huh
So true, funny how it seems
Always in time, but never in line for dreams
Head over heels when toe to toe
This is the sound of my soul
This is the sound
But now I've come back again
Why do I find it hard to write the next line?
Oh I want the truth to be said
Huh huh huh hu-uh huh
I know this much is true
Huh huh huh hu-uh huh
I know this much is true
With a thrill in my head and a pill on my tongue
Dissolve the nerves that have just begun
Listening to Marvin (all night long)
This is the sound of my soul
This is the sound
Always slipping from my hands
Sand's a time of its own
Take your seaside arms and write the next line
Oh I want the truth to be known
Huh huh huh hu-uh huh
I know this much is true
Huh huh huh hu-uh huh
I know this much is true
I bought a ticket to the world
But now I've come back again
Why do I find it hard to write the next line?
Oh I want the truth to be said
Huh huh huh hu-uh huh
I know this much is true
Huh huh huh hu-uh huh
I know this much is true
This much is true
This much is true
This much is true
I know, I know, I know this much is true
This much is true
This much is true (huh huh)
This much is true
This much is true
I know this much is true
This much is true (huh huh)
This much is true (I know this much is true)
This much is true (huh huh)
This much is true (I know this much is true)
I know, I know, I know this much is true
In "True," Jay-Z raps over a sample of the 1983 hit song by Spandau Ballet. The lyrics tackle the theme of honesty, and speak to the notion that truth is something that exists within oneself, regardless of the outside world's perception. The opening lines, "So true, funny how it seems, always in time, but never in line for dreams," describe the feeling of being stuck in a routine that doesn't necessarily align with one's goals or desires. The following lines, "Head over heels when toe to toe, this is the sound of my soul," suggest that even when life may seem mundane, one's inner passion still burns brightly.
The chorus, which repeats the phrase "I know this much is true," further emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and self-truth. The verses add a layer of vulnerability to the message, as Jay-Z admits to having struggles and insecurities, such as finding it "hard to write the next line." The bridge, which references Marvin Gaye's music, creates a sense of escape and release, as the singer seeks solace in music and the temporary numbness it can provide.
Line by Line Meaning
So true, funny how it seems
It's amazing how accurate and relevant it is
Always in time, but never in line for dreams
The realities of life tend to overshadow our dreams
Head over heels when toe to toe
Falling in love and being totally consumed by it
This is the sound of my soul
Referring to the power of music on the human spirit
I bought a ticket to the world
Seeking new adventures and experiences beyond one's immediate surroundings
But now I've come back again
Returning to one's roots or familiarity when things become overwhelming
Why do I find it hard to write the next line?
Struggling to express oneself or to find direction in life
Oh I want the truth to be said
Yearning for honesty and authenticity in communication and relationships
With a thrill in my head and a pill on my tongue
Indulging in substances to enhance or escape one's emotions and experiences
Dissolve the nerves that have just begun
Drugs are used to alleviate anxiety or nervousness
Listening to Marvin (all night long)
The reference is to Marvin Gaye, a soul singer from the 70s who focused on the themes of love and social justice
Always slipping from my hands
Things tend to fall apart despite one's best efforts
Sand's a time of its own
Life is fleeting and unpredictable
Take your seaside arms and write the next line
Finding inspiration in the beauty of nature to create something new
I know this much is true
Having a deep conviction or clarity about something
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Gary James Kemp
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Robert Harwood Jr
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