The truth
Mark Battles Lyrics
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And the truth hurts
She said "do what you're supposed to, and never let 'em fold you"
Momma was a thug, I was raised by a soldier
The purse on her shoulder got a pistol with no holster
Said "let a nigga make a move and I'mma toast 'em"
Ghost 'em, sleep tight ain't never what it seem like
Walking home at night they smoking meth by the streetlights
Had to check some nigga cause they thought I was the weak type
See heights that they never thought I could reach
Word games and flashcards so my daughters can speak
Cause she 'bout to turn 5 and she can't say a word
Since she's not autistic all these doctors getting on my nerves
Consistent with my urge until I get what I deserve
Killing all you nerds I'll treat the rap game like the purge
Tongue tricking while I drive, baby please don't make me swerve
She only interested for benefits will I ever learn
I came to tell 'em the truth
And the truth hurts
I'm here to tell you the truth
I just hope it works
I came to tell 'em the truth
And the truth hurts
I'm here to tell you the truth
I just hope it works
I grew up with screw ups but I ain't really do much
Hit the park and see who wanna battle for a few bucks
Anybody want it, they can get it, come get chewed up
Don't make me have to pull your card and bag you like a school lunch
Who us, what you mean? You witnessing a couple kings
Bring my team to chase the dream I'm tryna do my thing
Going hard while you sleep as a man I'm complete
So at times I take it deep, before I hit the booth I tend to pray for every beat
Cause momma always said bless your food before you eat
And I'mma feast, yeah I'mma feast
Struggle can make you weak I used to cry myself to sleep
Really was broke as hell, my babymomma called me cheap
Cause I never let her see me down I kept it so discrete
Bringing hope to the hopeless, repairs for the broken
Aware that I was chosen, I swear I'll stay focused
I came to tell 'em the truth
And the truth hurts
I'm here to tell you the truth
I just hope it works
I came to tell 'em the truth
And the truth hurts
I'm here to tell you the truth
I just hope it works
In the first verse of Mark Battles’ song, “The Truth,” he talks about how he was raised by a mother who was a thug and a soldier. He also speaks about how he had to defend himself and prove his strength despite being perceived as weak. He uses word games and flashcards to teach his daughter how to speak, and he wants to make sure he can provide for her. Battles then goes on to explain that he grew up with screw-ups but didn't get involved in any illegal activities. His focus was on his music career, and he did his best to remain positive despite his struggles. He keeps his faith, prays, and stays focused on his goals as he brings hope to the hopeless and repairs for the broken.
The song is about the truth and how it can be painful. In life, we face many obstacles and challenges, but we must confront them head-on and seek the truth. Battles’ truthful and personal lyrics demonstrate his authenticity, and he hopes that his message will inspire others to do the same.
Line by Line Meaning
I came to tell 'em the truth
I'm here to reveal what's real
And the truth hurts
The reality is difficult to bear
She said "do what you're supposed to, and never let 'em fold you"
Mom advised to fulfill your responsibilities and never let anyone break you
Momma was a thug, I was raised by a soldier
Mom was tough, and I grew up with a military parent
The purse on her shoulder got a pistol with no holster
She carried a gun in her purse without a holster
Said "let a nigga make a move and I'mma toast 'em"
Threatened to shoot anyone who tries to mess with her or her family
Ghost 'em, sleep tight ain't never what it seem like
Disappear without a trace and don't trust a peaceful night
Wanna know my life? A lot of death in some street fights
Curious about my past? Experienced many violent fights in the streets
Walking home at night they smoking meth by the streetlights
Witnessed drug abuse in the streets while walking home
Had to check some nigga cause they thought I was the weak type
Had to prove my strength to someone who underestimated me
See heights that they never thought I could reach
Achieving success that others thought was impossible
Word games and flashcards so my daughters can speak
Playing games with my kids to help them develop language skills
Cause she 'bout to turn 5 and she can't say a word
My daughter is about to turn 5 and hasn't spoken yet
Since she's not autistic all these doctors getting on my nerves
Despite not having autism, the constant medical attention is frustrating
Consistent with my urge until I get what I deserve
Persisting to fulfill my aspirations until I reach my goals
Killing all you nerds I'll treat the rap game like the purge
Dominating the music industry and leaving competitors behind
Tongue tricking while I drive, baby please don't make me swerve
Rapping while driving, hoping not to crash
She only interested for benefits will I ever learn
She is only interested in materialistic gains and I wonder if I'll ever wise up
I grew up with screw ups but I ain't really do much
I was surrounded by people who made poor choices but I avoided trouble
Hit the park and see who wanna battle for a few bucks
Challenging others to rap battles for some cash
Anybody want it, they can get it, come get chewed up
Anyone can try, but they should be prepared to fail
Don't make me have to pull your card and bag you like a school lunch
Don't make me expose or embarrass you like a school bully
Who us, what you mean? You witnessing a couple kings
Don't act like you don't know us, you're in the presence of successful individuals
Bring my team to chase the dream I'm tryna do my thing
Motivating my team to pursue their goals while I do the same
Going hard while you sleep as a man I'm complete
Working hard while others sleep, satisfied with oneself as a man
So at times I take it deep, before I hit the booth I tend to pray for every beat
Occasionally introspective, and I pray before starting work on music
Cause momma always said bless your food before you eat
Mom advised always to bless your food before starting to eat
And I'mma feast, yeah I'mma feast
I'm going to be successful and I will enjoy it
Struggle can make you weak I used to cry myself to sleep
Difficult experiences can weaken you, and I used to cry myself to sleep
Really was broke as hell, my babymomma called me cheap
I was extremely poor, and my child's mother called me stingy
Cause I never let her see me down I kept it so discrete
Never showing my struggles, always putting up a strong front
Bringing hope to the hopeless, repairs for the broken
Providing optimism to those without hope, and fixing what is broken
Aware that I was chosen, I swear I'll stay focused
Realizing my destiny, I commit to staying on track
Contributed by Colin B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Awesomeness
First time listening this song, blasting it in my car. No lie, there was an eargasm taking place
Glove Squad
@Moses Gilliam ik i was like huh?
Moses Gilliam
bro said eargasm
Brian Griffin
I'M PLAYING IT IN MY PRIUS TOO!
charlie cotter
I straight respect the real passion 💯 real life talk right here. 💯 percent
whitehonda
When he said “I have to use flash cards so my daughter can speak. She about to turn 5 and can’t say a word, so she is not autistic the doctors just getting on my nerves” that hit me hard cause my brother has autism.
Ryan Starzl
The fact this shit actually hit 1mil is fuckin awesome. Go show his other videos some love too!!!
Jj Pickens
mark battles is slaying this shit keep making these dope songs ill keep on hitting that like button
Music Raid
"Never Lose Faith" I've had a lot of hard times in my life but I always had faith knowing that things would change. For the past year I've been fighting for my son. My ex gave him up for adoption without telling me or me even knowing I had a son. I've fought in court with the adopted parents. Never lost faith this whole time and the judge just told me in Dec that she grants me the parental rights to my son. Thank God! :)
F. Biricotti
Thrash Bandikoot im Reading this today, and would really like to know if you have your son now.
I feel you and im prayin for you fratello 🙏🏻