The Truth
Jim & The Beatmakers Lyrics
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Raise my frequency to attract it
I don't see the past only present
The future isn't written change the present that's the ticket man
Play the role of victim trade a king for a peasant
Or keep it pleasant in the present here's a present
Forget the Press and President
They're full court pressing it
Defenseless by my measurement
As a human being I call it how I see it
Alien to normalcy I carpe all my diems
You and your demons sliding into DMs
I'm the giving tree you stick with TMZ I'm in the DMZ
Staying pensive in the moment
Walk a line through commotion of bold and foreboding
There's tension on this rope and did I mention that I'm focused
And I'm praying and I'm hoping truth finds you when your open
I seek the truth so I speak the truth
Psychology persuasion and power
This and more news at the top of the hour
They assume well consume and devour
What they tell is the truth as we cower and they picture us as cowards
They can't sell the same old tried and true
We need new news now don't worry about proof
Cuz Sex scandals sell so who screwed who
As Hurricane Harvey headlines the news
Do you see what I'm saying
Sliders up in the game
These folks not the same
Those in power not playing
On a level playing field
Got me asking what is real
While they rob and they steal
They pass bills on the hill
And try to make deals and accumulate wealth
Only thing I can do is take care of myself
Find people to tell to wake from this hell
Help them heal themselves and rise up out of this filth
In "The Truth," Jim & The Beatmakers talk about the importance of seeking and speaking the truth. The song touches on themes of power, psychology, and manipulation in the media. The opening lines of the song highlight the artist's commitment to honesty in his art, choosing to "only speak the truth on the track." He aims to elevate his consciousness to better attract the truth.
The lyrics suggest that in order to live in the present, one must leave the past behind and be willing to change the future. The artist admonishes the listener to not play the role of the victim, choosing to give up their power and agree to a lesser life. He advocates for mindfulness and staying focused on the moment while ignoring the distracting noise of media and politics. He notes that the offense is irrelevant when compared to a person's ability to defend themselves from negative energy.
Throughout the song, Jim & The Beatmakers make multiple references to media manipulation and their use of psychological tactics to distort the truth. They criticize the media's tendency to sell scandal and misinformation in place of real news. The lyrics suggest that people should not trust the media, but instead seek the truth for themselves by taking care of their own well-being and encouraging others to do the same.
Overall, "The Truth" encourages listeners to seek, speak, and live by the truth, avoiding manipulation and staying present in their experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Only speak the truth on the track man
I will only express the truth in my music
Raise my frequency to attract it
I will adjust myself to match the frequency of truth
I don't see the past only present
I focus only on the present moment and not the past
The future isn't written change the present that's the ticket man
The future is not determined, so we should change the present to create the future we want
Play the role of victim trade a king for a peasant
One can either play the victim or stand up and be a leader
Or keep it pleasant in the present here's a present
We can either maintain a pleasant present or change it for the better with our actions
Forget the Press and President
We should not rely on the press and the president for the truth
They're full court pressing it
The press and the president are aggressively pushing their agenda
Our offense is irrelevant
Our attempts to counter their agenda will not be effective
Defenseless by my measurement
We are unable to defend against their aggressive tactics
As a human being I call it how I see it
I will express my opinion as I perceive it, in a truthful manner
Alien to normalcy I carpe all my diems
I live my life outside of societal norms and seize all opportunities
You and your demons sliding into DMs
Your negative thoughts and actions are affecting yourself and others
I'm the giving tree you stick with TMZ I'm in the DMZ
I provide positivity while you focus on negative gossip
Staying pensive in the moment
I remain thoughtful and reflective in the present
Walk a line through commotion of bold and foreboding
I navigate through chaos and uncertainty with a determined attitude
There's tension on this rope and did I mention that I'm focused
I am able to maintain focus despite the challenges I face
And I'm praying and I'm hoping truth finds you when your open
I hope the truth will be revealed to those who are open to it
Psychology persuasion and power
The press and those in power use psychology and persuasion to control us
This and more news at the top of the hour
The press will continue to present biased news
They assume well consume and devour
The press assumes we will consume their news without question
What they tell is the truth as we cower and they picture us as cowards
The press presents their version of the truth while portraying those who question it as cowards
They can't sell the same old tried and true
The press must present new information to keep people interested
We need new news now don't worry about proof
The press focuses on sensational news rather than factual news
Cuz Sex scandals sell so who screwed who
The press focuses on sex scandals to sell news
As Hurricane Harvey headlines the news
The press focuses on sensational news while ignoring important issues
Do you see what I'm saying
Do you understand my perspective?
Sliders up in the game
The press and those in power manipulate the system to their advantage
These folks not the same
Those in power are different from the rest of us
Those in power not playing
Those in power are not playing fair
On a level playing field
If we were all equal, things would be fair
Got me asking what is real
I question what is true and what is not
While they rob and they steal
Those in power take advantage of their position to benefit themselves
They pass bills on the hill
They create laws that benefit themselves
And try to make deals and accumulate wealth
They engage in corrupt practices to increase their wealth
Only thing I can do is take care of myself
I can only control my own actions
Find people to tell to wake from this hell
I will encourage others to become aware of the corruption and take action
Help them heal themselves and rise up out of this filth
I will assist others in overcoming the negativity and corruption in society
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: James Wright, Ruben Barba
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