McCoy goes by the stage name of "Martin Luther" in his music career. For his acting work he is credited under his full name.
Martin Luther released his first solo album The Calling in 1999 and followed it with an independent release of his second album Rebel Soul Music in 2004 on his own label Rebel Soul Records; his next release "Serial Thriller" is due for release in early 2008.
Martin Luther McCoy plays the part of Jojo in the 2007 film "Across the Universe".
Truth or Dare
Martin Luther McCoy Lyrics
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keep it, I wanna play dumb I made a promise I
think I'm ready to break Its just a question
there's nothing wrong or right And your
intentions keep you up at night Play with fire
and you are way too insane But when the lights
go out, go out We are just beginning And not a
sound, our eyes are looking down Spin the
kiss on the tip of your lips Where it heads, now
watch your heart beat beating Time's up, are
you ready or not? So don't stop when you get
that feeling now, now Tock tock, it's your heart
beat beating Now, now, it's just I feel uneasy, I
feel it in the air It's too danger, I'm playing
unprepared I try to hide it before I make a
mistake But when the truth is out, is out We're
just beginning Without a sound, our eyes are
looking down We spin the bottle round & round
& round & round Last kiss on the tip of your
lips Where it heads, now watch your heart beat
beating Time's up, are you ready or not? So
don't stop when you get that feeling now,
now Tock tock, it's your heart beat
beating Now, now, it's just Well, I'm ready, so
ready So take me on (so take me on) You're
staring, I'm so trapped It's on and on and on
and on Last kiss on the tip of your lips Where it
heads, now watch your heart beat
beating Time's up, are you ready or not? So
don't stop when you get that feeling Last kiss
on the tip of your lips Where it heads, now
watch your heart beat beating Time's up, are
you ready or not? Well don't stop when you get
that feeling now, now Tock tock, it's your heart
beat beating Now, now, it's just a game
The lyrics of Martin Luther McCoy's song "Truth or Dare" describe the tension between keeping a secret and the excitement of revealing it. The chorus uses a game of spin the bottle as a metaphor for taking risks and the rush of adrenaline that comes from being daring. The singer is torn between playing it safe and the thrill of breaking promises and telling the truth. He is aware of the danger and feels uneasy, but he is still drawn to the excitement of the game. The lyrics are filled with contradictions and mixed emotions, reflecting the complexity of taking risks and the consequences of one's actions.
The line "last kiss on the tip of your lips" suggests a sense of urgency and finality, as if the stakes are high and time is running out. The repetition of the phrase "watch your heart beat beating" adds to the sense of tension, as if the singer is aware of the risks but cannot resist the temptation. The use of the phrase "are you ready or not?" creates a sense of anticipation, as if the game is about to begin and the singer is waiting for someone to make the first move. Overall, the lyrics of "Truth or Dare" capture the excitement and danger of taking risks and the emotional turmoil it can evoke.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a secret, I'm telling everyone
I have a secret that I can't keep to myself and I'm telling everyone about it
Don't wanna keep it, I wanna play dumb
I don't want to keep the secret and I want to pretend like I don't know anything
I made a promise I think I'm ready to break
I made a promise but now I'm considering breaking it
Its just a question there's nothing wrong or right
It's just a question and there's no right or wrong answer
And your intentions keep you up at night
You're thinking about your intentions at night and can't sleep
Play with fire and you are way too insane
If you play with fire, you're taking a huge risk
But when the lights go out, go out
But when everything gets wild and crazy
We are just beginning
We've just started something new
And not a sound, our eyes are looking down
We're being quiet and looking down, avoiding eye contact
Spin the bottle round & round and round and round
We're playing spin the bottle
Last kiss on the tip of your lips
We're about to have a last kiss
Where it heads, now watch your heart beat beating
We're not sure what will happen next and we're feeling anxious
Time's up, are you ready or not?
Time is running out, are you ready for what comes next?
So don't stop when you get that feeling now, now
Don't hesitate when you feel something
Tock tock, it's your heart beat beating
Your heart is racing
Now, now, it's just
It's just a game
Well, I'm ready, so ready
I'm ready for whatever comes next
So take me on (so take me on)
Let's do this
You're staring, I'm so trapped
You're staring at me and I feel trapped
It's on and on and on and on
It's going to keep going for a while
Last kiss on the tip of your lips
We're about to have a last kiss
Well don't stop when you get that feeling now, now
Don't hesitate when you feel something
Tock tock, it's your heart beat beating
Your heart is racing
Now, now, it's just a game
It's just a game
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