Truce
Nathan Nzanga Lyrics


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Need a bit of love
Need a little trust
Need some love
Lot of love right now

There's been pain from the start
Lot of pain in my heart
Need to change but I don't know how

I need a bit of love
Need a little trust
Need some love
Lot of love right now

There's been pain from the start
Lot of pain in my heart
Need to change but I don't know how

R.I.P. to Nathan
Sadly he was taken
By an office who got the word that something that beed taken
By a darker male
The only way that they depict him
Came up to Nate to accusate
Cause he fit a description
"No, no sir I got my receipt right here"
Reached into his pocket
"Thats a gun!" Cop let six shots flail
Down goes Nate
Wrong place at the wrong time
Whole thing on tape
But the cop never did time

R.I.P. Officer Mason
It's so sad that he was taken
His family loved him
Known to do his job amazing
'Til a nigga who was fed up
Grabbed his nine and started waiting
To shoot at the first sight of a badge
And a man who was caucasian

Damn
When did we get like this
Seems like everyday we add a few more names to the list
The innocent don't stay alive
The children are desensitized
And to be honest I'm scared that I'm the next one that they'll hit

I need a bit of love
Need a little trust
Need some love
Lot of love right now

There's been pain from the start
Lot of pain in my heart
Need to change but I don't know how

I need a bit of love
Need a little trust
Need some love
Lot of love right now

There's been pain from the start
Lot of pain in my heart
Need to change but I don't know how

Seems like every little difference is a dividend
Whether the person that they love, who they praise, or their skin

And I know I'm different
But they say that we're all one in the same
But why my difference come with all of this pain
Tired of all of this pain
Time to put this to rest
If we're all one in the same
I think it's time to accept
They always talking 'bout the future is near
Naw man
Man the future is here
How the hell are we still living in fear
It's like we fear them
'Cause they fear us
And we'll hate them
And they'll hurt us
And we'll hurt us
And we'll hurt them
Then the fear, the hate, the hurt
It starts all over again

Here's a bit of love
Here's a little of trust
Here's some love
Lot of love right night

Can't take the pain in my heart
Need some change in my heart
'Cause we need change and it starts right now

So here's a bit of love
Here's a little trust
Here's some love
Lot of love right now

Can't take the pain in my heart
Need some change in my heart
'Cause we need change and it starts right now

If there's hate
There's no way that we'll grow
And hate is just the fear of what we don't know
If we get to know each other as brothers
See what we've missed
Then I'll be empathetic simply for the fact you exist
I'll give love, empathy because you exist
I'll give love regardless of what the circumstance is
I'll give love, no more living in fear
I'm giving love for as long as I'm here

'Cause if there's hate
There's no way that we'll grow
And hate is just the fear of what we don't know
If we get to know each other as brothers
See what we've missed
Then I'll be empathetic simply for the fact you exist
I'll give love, empathy because you exist
I'll give love regardless of what the circumstance is
I'll give love
I'm done living in fear
I'm giving love for as long as I'm here

And I say
Give a bit of love
Give a little love
Give some love
Gotta love right now
No more pain in my heart
We're the same in my heart
Start the chain of a change right now

Give a bit of love
Give a little love
Give some love
Gotta love right now
No more pain in my hear
We're the same in my heart
Start the chain of a change right now

Give a bit of love
Give a little love
Give some love
Gotta love right now
No more pain in my hear
We're the same in my heart
Start the chain of a change right now

Give a bit of love
Give a little love
Give some love
Gotta love right now
No more pain in my hear




We're the same in my heart
Start the chain of a change right now

Overall Meaning

The song Truce by Nathan Nzanga is an emotional and thought-provoking piece that speaks about the need for love and trust, the pain and struggle of discrimination and police brutality, and the hope for change in the world. The lyrics start with a simple plea for love and trust, suggesting that the world needs it more than ever. The artist then brings up the painful experiences he has endured throughout his life, stating that he needs to change, but he doesn't know how. This feeling of helplessness is a recurring theme in the song that many can relate to.


The second part of the song addresses the issue of police brutality and discrimination. Nathan describes the deaths of two individuals, Nathan and Officer Mason. Nathan was killed by a police officer who mistook him for someone else, despite having proof that he was not the perpetrator. Although the incident was recorded, the cop never faced punishment for his actions. Officer Mason, on the other hand, was killed by a frustrated individual who had lost faith in the system. Both individuals are portrayed sympathetically, highlighting the complexity of the issue.


The lyrics then culminate in a message of hope and love. The artist suggests that the world needs to come together as brothers and sisters, to find common ground and to empathize with each other. By giving love and empathy, we can break the cycle of hate and fear that perpetuates the world. The song ends with a call to action, urging individuals to start the chain of change right now.


Line by Line Meaning

Need a bit of love
Feeling unloved and requesting some affection.


Need a little trust
Feeling distrustful and requesting some faith.


Need some love
Expressing lack of love and need for more.


Lot of love right now
Expressing a great need for love and affection currently.


There's been pain from the start
Opening up about a lifetime of pain and struggle.


Lot of pain in my heart
Feeling the pain deeply and specifically in the heart.


Need to change but I don't know how
Expressing a desire for change, but not knowing how to make it happen.


R.I.P. to Nathan
Beginning a story about a person named Nathan who has passed away.


Sadly he was taken
Expressing the sadness of Nathan's untimely passing.


By an office who got the word that something that beed taken
Explaining that Nathan was mistakenly accused by a police officer who had received a report of a stolen item.


By a darker male
Describing the person who committed the theft as having dark skin.


The only way that they depict him
Suggesting that the police officer only saw Nathan's race and used that as his basis for accusation.


Came up to Nate to accusate
Narrating how the officer approached Nathan to accuse him of the theft.


"No, no sir I got my receipt right here"
Quoting Nathan's denial of having stolen the item and offering proof of purchase.


Reached into his pocket
Explaining what Nathan did next - reached for his pocket.


"That's a gun!" Cop let six shots flail
Portraying the gunshot exchange between Nathan and the officer that resulted in Nathan's death.


Down goes Nate
Indicating that Nathan was fatally shot and fell down.


Wrong place at the wrong time
Expressing the irony of Nathan being shot while simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time.


Whole thing on tape
Suggesting that the event was recorded on film or camera.


But the cop never did time
Implying that the officer responsible for Nathan's death did not receive any punishment for his actions.


R.I.P. Officer Mason
Acknowledging the passing of another person named Officer Mason.


It's so sad that he was taken
Expressing the sadness of Officer Mason's passing.


His family loved him
Indicating that Officer Mason was beloved by his family.


Known to do his job amazing
Recognizing Officer Mason's excellent work ethics and abilities.


'Til a nigga who was fed up
Describing the person who took Officer Mason's life as someone who was fed up or angry.


Grabbed his nine and started waiting
Narrating how the perpetrator grabbed a gun and waited for a victim.


To shoot at the first sight of a badge
Explaining that the perpetrator's target was any person wearing a badge, such as the police.


And a man who was caucasian
Suggesting that the perpetrator's motive was to target people of a different race.


Damn
Expressing frustration and disbelief about the current state of affairs.


When did we get like this
Questioning how society reached this point of violence and hate.


Seems like everyday we add a few more names to the list
Acknowledging the frequency of tragic names and events occurring every day.


The innocent don't stay alive
Stating the sad reality that victims are often innocent people.


The children are desensitized
Expressing concern about the effect of these events on young ones.


And to be honest I'm scared that I'm the next one that they'll hit
Admitting to feeling anxious and fearful about becoming a victim oneself.


Seems like every little difference is a dividend
Describing how society has chosen to place value on insignificant differences between individuals.


Whether the person that they love, who they praise, or their skin
Listing examples of differences that people are judged on.


And I know I'm different
Recognizing that the singer personally possesses some of the differences just mentioned.


But they say that we're all one in the same
Asserting that despite all the perceived differences, humans are all essentially similar.


But why my difference come with all of this pain
Questioning why one's personal differences have caused so much pain.


Tired of all of this pain
Expressing weariness of the constant pain and suffering in society.


Time to put this to rest
Insisting that it is time to end the cycle of violence and hate.


If we're all one in the same
Reinforcing the idea of human commonality regardless of differences.


I think it's time to accept
Suggesting that people should finally accept the idea of human commonality.


They always talking 'bout the future is near
Noting that people often speak of a better future.


Naw man
Rejecting the notion that the future is near.


Man the future is here
Declaring that the time to make a change and create a better future is now.


How the hell are we still living in fear
Expressing disbelief that fear-based living persists despite desire for change.


It's like we fear them
Describing the vicious cycle of fear between different groups of people.


'Cause they fear us
Identifying why others fear certain groups of people.


And we'll hate them
Outlining the inevitable result of one group fearing another.


And they'll hurt us
Asserting that fear leads to violence and pain.


And we'll hurt us
Acknowledging that fear and hate have destructive effects even within one's own group.


And we'll hurt them
Recognizing that cycles of violence and hate are self-destructive.


Then the fear, the hate, the hurt
Describing how the cycle of violence and hate continues to perpetuate itself.


It starts all over again
Emphasizing the cyclical nature of this self-destructive behavior.


Here's a bit of love
Offering a small amount of love to counteract the cycle of hate.


Here's a little of trust
Offering a small amount of trust to rebuild relationships broken by fear and hate.


Here's some love
Offering a declaration of love to those who need it most.


Gotta love right night
Emphasizing the urgency of love in the face of violence and hate.


Can't take the pain in my heart
Expressing personal pain at the state of the world.


Need some change in my heart
Desiring personal change and growth to contribute to a better future.


'Cause we need change and it starts right now
Asserting the need for change and the immediacy of beginning that change.


If there's hate
Introducing another idea related to hate.


There's no way that we'll grow
Asserting that hate is a major obstacle to growth and improvement.


And hate is just the fear of what we don't know
Offering an explanation for the source of hate.


If we get to know each other as brothers
Identifying a potential solution to hate and fear.


See what we've missed
Suggesting that fear and hate are due to ignorance and lack of connection between different groups of people.


Then I'll be empathetic simply for the fact you exist
Committing to empathy for others based solely on their humanity and existence.


I'll give love, empathy because you exist
Reiterating the importance of love and empathy in creating a better world.


I'll give love regardless of what the circumstance is
Asserting that one should continue to give love even in difficult circumstances.


I'm done living in fear
Expressing a personal decision to no longer live in fear and hate.


I'm giving love for as long as I'm here
Committing to love and empathy for the rest of one's life.


Give a bit of love
Encouraging others to also spread love and empathy.


Gotta love right now
Instilling the urgency and importance of love in the current moment.


We're the same in my heart
Affirming that people are essentially the same regardless of differences.


Start the chain of a change right now
Encouraging others to join in the movement for change by contributing love and empathy now.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Jessica y

I need a bit of love
Need a little trust
Need some love
Lotta love right now
There's been pain from the start
Lotta pain in my heart
Need to change but I don't know how

[Verse 1]
R.I.P. to Nathan, sadly he was taken by an officer
Who got the word that something had been taken
By a darker male the only way that they depict him
Came up to Nate to accusate cuz' he fit a description
"No, no sir, I got my receipt right here"
Reached in his pocket, "That's a gun!" Cops let six shots flare
Down goes Nate, wrong place at the wrong time
Whole thing on tape but the cop never did time
R.I.P. Officer Mason it's so sad that he was taken
His family loved him known to do his job amazing
'til a who was fed up grabbed his nine and started waiting to shoot at first sign of a badge, and a man who was caucasian
Damn, when did we get like this
Seems like everyday we add few more names to the list
The innocent don't stay alive
The children are desensitized
And to be honest I'm scared I'm the next one that they'll hit

[Hook x2]
I need a bit of love
Need a little trust
Need some love
Lotta love right now
There's been pain from the start
Lotta pain in my heart
Need to change but I don't know how

[Verse 2]
Seems like every little difference is a dividend
Whether the person that they love, who they praise or their skin
I know I'm different, but they say we're all one in the same
But why my difference come with all of this pain
Tired of all of this pain
Time to put this to rest
If we're all one in the same
I think it's time to accept
They always talking bout' the future is near
Nah man, man the future is here
How the Hell are we still living in fear
It's like we fear them, cuz' they fear us
And we'll hate them, and they'll hurt us
And we'll hurt us, and we'll hurt them
And the fear, the hate, the hurt just starts all over again

[Hook 2x]
Here's a bit of love
Here's a little trust
Here's some love
Lotta love right now
Can't take the pain in my heart
Need some change in my heart
'Cause we need change and it starts right now

[Verse 3]
If there's hate, there's no way that we'll grow
And hate is just the fear of what we don't know
If we get to know each other as brothers, see what we've missed
Then I'll be empathetic simply for the fact you exist
I'll give love
Empathy because you exist
I'll give love
Regardless of what the circumstance is
I'll give love
No more living in fear
I'm giving love for as long as I'm here
Cause if there's hate
There's no way that we'll grow
And hate is just the fear of what we don't know
If we get to know each other as brothers, see what we've missed
Then I'll be empathetic simply for the fact you exist
I'll give love
Empathy because you exist
I'll give love
Regardless of what the circumstance is
I'll give love
I'm done living in fear
I'm giving love for as long as I'm here
And I say

[Hook x4]
Give a bit of love
Give a little love
Give some love
Gotta love right now
No more pain in my heart
We're the same in my heart
Start the chain of the change right now



All comments from YouTube:

Jessica y

I need a bit of love
Need a little trust
Need some love
Lotta love right now
There's been pain from the start
Lotta pain in my heart
Need to change but I don't know how

[Verse 1]
R.I.P. to Nathan, sadly he was taken by an officer
Who got the word that something had been taken
By a darker male the only way that they depict him
Came up to Nate to accusate cuz' he fit a description
"No, no sir, I got my receipt right here"
Reached in his pocket, "That's a gun!" Cops let six shots flare
Down goes Nate, wrong place at the wrong time
Whole thing on tape but the cop never did time
R.I.P. Officer Mason it's so sad that he was taken
His family loved him known to do his job amazing
'til a who was fed up grabbed his nine and started waiting to shoot at first sign of a badge, and a man who was caucasian
Damn, when did we get like this
Seems like everyday we add few more names to the list
The innocent don't stay alive
The children are desensitized
And to be honest I'm scared I'm the next one that they'll hit

[Hook x2]
I need a bit of love
Need a little trust
Need some love
Lotta love right now
There's been pain from the start
Lotta pain in my heart
Need to change but I don't know how

[Verse 2]
Seems like every little difference is a dividend
Whether the person that they love, who they praise or their skin
I know I'm different, but they say we're all one in the same
But why my difference come with all of this pain
Tired of all of this pain
Time to put this to rest
If we're all one in the same
I think it's time to accept
They always talking bout' the future is near
Nah man, man the future is here
How the Hell are we still living in fear
It's like we fear them, cuz' they fear us
And we'll hate them, and they'll hurt us
And we'll hurt us, and we'll hurt them
And the fear, the hate, the hurt just starts all over again

[Hook 2x]
Here's a bit of love
Here's a little trust
Here's some love
Lotta love right now
Can't take the pain in my heart
Need some change in my heart
'Cause we need change and it starts right now

[Verse 3]
If there's hate, there's no way that we'll grow
And hate is just the fear of what we don't know
If we get to know each other as brothers, see what we've missed
Then I'll be empathetic simply for the fact you exist
I'll give love
Empathy because you exist
I'll give love
Regardless of what the circumstance is
I'll give love
No more living in fear
I'm giving love for as long as I'm here
Cause if there's hate
There's no way that we'll grow
And hate is just the fear of what we don't know
If we get to know each other as brothers, see what we've missed
Then I'll be empathetic simply for the fact you exist
I'll give love
Empathy because you exist
I'll give love
Regardless of what the circumstance is
I'll give love
I'm done living in fear
I'm giving love for as long as I'm here
And I say

[Hook x4]
Give a bit of love
Give a little love
Give some love
Gotta love right now
No more pain in my heart
We're the same in my heart
Start the chain of the change right now

Chantrak

Met Nathan today. He came to visit my school. Absolutely awesome guy, down to earth and kind, deserves so many more followers than most of these "celebrity" singers.

soccerguy325

How is this not more popular?

Gabe M

This man needs to make more music

Jessica Denton

This just came up on my Discovery Weekly on Spotify and I'm speechless. How does a song so good that has such a strong message not have more plays?! I was so moved the first time I listened to it that I listened to it 3 more times. Can't wait to see what else this guy does🙌🏼

annabel

this song is so powerful, love the message !!

Echo ASMR

This is my favorite song- I can't believe he doesn't have any more fans. I'm going to go tell people all about this 'cause this is just amazing and unbelievable.

iRutabaga

Awesome dude I listen to this song every day love the message and I hope you have success and we'll see more songs in the future.

Kyra Isaac

YOU ARE SO GOOD! This song has amazing importance and its really cool that you wrote about this growing problem.

Pheobe Jackson

I listen to this almost every day.

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