Their songs, layered with precisely played acoustic instruments as well as occasional waves of understated electronics, first resulted in a self-titled EP, released in 2014. The EP recalled the inward-looking production of Beck's moodiest material adorned with more sophisticated instrumentation and unexpected arrangement choices. ~Fred Thomas, Rovi
The truth
Moke Hill Lyrics
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It's a war over heaven, but the stakes aren't real
Where do they practice what they preach?
There are holes in the verses that they hold so dear
Tell the preacher that it's in His name
Tell the senate that it can't be changed
Keep it up and you can
How many talking points will they write?
It's a war of attrition, on the party lines
Who does the congress serve while they fight?
There are holes in a system that is based on fear
Tell the preacher that it's in His name
Tell the senate that it can't be changed
Keep it up and you can
Tell your children that you won the game
Tell the preacher that it's in His name
Tell the senate that it can't be changed
Keep it up and you can
Tell your children that you won the game
When will the truth be told?
Remove the strings behind the throne
When will the truth be told?
Remove the strings behind the throne
Moke Hill's song "The Truth" is a reflection on the current state of politics and religion. The lyrics express the frustration of the singer with the lack of truthfulness and sincerity in these domains of society. The opening lines, "What did it take to get us here? It's a war over heaven, but the stakes aren't real" allude to the conflict over religious beliefs that has been going on for centuries. However, the irony is that the stakes are not real because no one knows for sure who is right or wrong.
The singer questions the hypocrisy of religious leaders who preach one thing and practice another. "Where do they practice what they preach? There are holes in the verses that they hold so dear." He also points out the flaws in the political system, where politicians fight for power instead of working for the common good. "How many talking points will they write? It's a war of attrition, on the party lines. Who does the congress serve while they fight? There are holes in a system that is based on fear."
In the chorus, the singer urges the preacher and the senate to stand up for the truth and not compromise on their values. However, the irony is that the same people who are supposed to uphold the truth often manipulate it to further their agendas. The song ends with a plea for the truth to be told and for the strings behind the throne to be removed.
Line by Line Meaning
What did it take to get us here?
What caused our current situation?
It's a war over heaven, but the stakes aren't real
It's a pointless conflict over something intangible
Where do they practice what they preach?
Where do they actually follow their own teachings?
There are holes in the verses that they hold so dear
Their beliefs have inconsistencies and flaws
Tell the preacher that it's in His name
Remind religious leaders of their supposed values
Tell the senate that it can't be changed
Urge lawmakers to stick to their principles
Keep it up and you can
If you persist, you can make a difference
Tell your children that you won the game
Boast about your supposed victories to your offspring
How many talking points will they write?
How much empty rhetoric will politicians spout?
It's a war of attrition, on the party lines
It's an exhausting fight between political factions
Who does the congress serve while they fight?
Who benefits from their squabbling?
There are holes in a system that is based on fear
A system that relies on fear is fundamentally unsound
When will the truth be told?
When will we finally learn what's really going on?
Remove the strings behind the throne
Eliminate the hidden influences of those in power
When will the truth be told?
When will we finally learn what's really going on?
Remove the strings behind the throne
Eliminate the hidden influences of those in power
Contributed by Peyton C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.