truth
Jess Lee Lyrics

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李佳薇

真話

背後低聲的八卦
隨風飄來更喧嘩
別人口中那是我嗎

簡單情緒的抒發
轉述之後變複雜
是無從解釋才讓心疲乏

*想說真話卻又難忘
秘密曾被朋友流傳分享
信任換來的懲罰

想說真話反擊對方
不在委曲求全去善良
忠於自我會怎樣

Repeat*

太埋藏太勉強
快忘了我開朗的模樣

越成長越迷惘
為什麼人和人很表象

The song "Truth" by Jess Lee is about the struggle of speaking the truth when facing society's gossip and judgment. The first verse talks about how people talk behind someone's back, spreading rumors and creating unnecessary noise. However, the singer cannot discern if what they're saying is about her. The second verse talks about how expressing simple emotions can turn complicated when being retold, making it difficult for the singer to communicate how she truly feels. The chorus repeats the desire to speak the truth, but the fear of being punished for it due to the betrayal of a friend sharing a secret. The singer wonders what would happen if she stands up for herself and speaks her truth.

The song's message is relatable as society often judges people based on gossips and rumors rather than the truth. The fear of being judged and punished often hinders people from speaking their truth. The song is also a reminder that one should stay true to themselves even when it's difficult and not compromise their integrity for the sake of pleasing others.

Line by Line Meaning

背後低聲的八卦
Whispers of gossip behind my back

隨風飄來更喧嘩
Louder as they are carried by the wind

別人口中那是我嗎
Is that who I am in the eyes of others?

簡單情緒的抒發
A simple expression of emotion

轉述之後變複雜
Becomes complicated when repeated

是無從解釋才讓心疲乏
It’s the inability to explain that leaves me exhausted

想說真話卻又難忘
I want to tell the truth but I can’t forget

秘密曾被朋友流傳分享
When my secrets were spread by friends

信任換來的懲罰
The punishment that comes in exchange for trust

想說真話反擊對方
I want to tell the truth and fight back

不在委曲求全去善良
Being kind without compromising myself