True
Nicholas McDonald Lyrics
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(Ha-ha-ha, ha-ah-hi)
So true
Funny how it seems
Always in time, but never in line for dreams
Head over heels when toe to toe
This is the sound of my soul
I bought a ticket to the world
But now I've come back again
Why do I find it hard to write the next line?
Oh, I want the truth to be said
(Ha-ha-ha, ha-ah-hi)
I know this much is true
(Ha-ha-ha, ha-ah-hi)
I know this much is true
With a thrill in my head and a pill on my tongue
Dissolve the nerves that have just begun
Listening to Marvin (All night long)
This is the sound of my soul
This is the sound
Always slipping from my hands
Sand's a time of its own
Take your seaside arms and write the next line
Oh, I want the truth to be known
(Ha-ha-ha, ha-ah-hi)
I know this much is true
(Ha-ha-ha, ha-ah-hi)
I know this much is true
I bought a ticket to the world
But now I've come back again
Why do I find it hard to write the next line?
Oh, I want the truth to be said
(Ha-ha-ha, ha-ah-hi)
I know this much is true
(Ha-ha-ha, ha-ah-hi)
I know this much is true
This much is true
(This much is a-true-oo)
(This much is a-true-oo-oo)
I know, I know, I know this much is true
(This much is a-true-oo)
(This much is a-true-oo-oo)
(This much is a-true-oo)
(Ha-ha-ha, ha-ah-hi)
(This much is a true-oo-oo)
I know this much is true
(This much is a-true-oo)
(Ha-ha-ha, ha-ah-hi)
(This much is a true-oo-oo)
Know this much is true
(This much is a-true-oo)
(Ha-ha-ha, ha-ah-hi)
(This much is a-true-oo-oo)
(Know this much is true)
I know, I know, I know this much is true
The song "True" by Nicholas McDonald is a soulful expression of a person's search for authenticity and meaning in their life. The song begins by reflecting on the paradox of time, how it always seems to be moving forward but our dreams and desires are not always in line with it. The sound of the soul is introduced as the central theme of the song, representing a search for truth and clarity amidst the confusion and chaos of life. The singer bought a ticket to the world, presumably looking for excitement and adventure, but finds himself back where he started, struggling to find the words to express his truth. The lyrics describe a desire to dissolve the nerves that hold him back, and an immersion in the music of Marvin Gaye as a way to tap into the sound of his soul. In the final chorus, the repetition of "this much is true" reinforces the importance of authenticity and truth in finding purpose and meaning in life.
Overall, "True" is a reflective and introspective song that speaks to the universal human experience of searching for truth and authenticity. It encourages listeners to embrace their inner sound and to be true to themselves, regardless of the expectations and pressures of the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
So true
What I am about to say is completely factual
Funny how it seems
It's ironic that what I am about to say is true, even though it may not appear to be
Always in time, but never in line for dreams
I am always punctual, but I struggle to achieve my aspirations
Head over heels when toe to toe
I am thoroughly enamored and deeply committed when I am close with someone
This is the sound of my soul
This music represents the emotion and essence of who I am
I bought a ticket to the world
I embarked on an adventure
But now I've come back again
But now I am back to where I started
Why do I find it hard to write the next line?
Why am I struggling to express my thoughts and emotions?
Oh, I want the truth to be said
I desire complete honesty
With a thrill in my head and a pill on my tongue
I am excited and stimulated, possibly due to a substance I consumed
Dissolve the nerves that have just begun
I am trying to calm my anxieties
Listening to Marvin (All night long)
I am listening to music by Marvin Gaye for an extended period of time
Always slipping from my hands
I am unable to maintain a grip on something important to me
Sand's a time of its own
Time is fleeting and uncontrollable
Take your seaside arms and write the next line
Comfort me like the seaside, and help me express myself better
This much is true
Reaffirming the truthfulness of what I have said
I know, I know, I know this much is true
I am extremely certain and confident that what I have said is true
Contributed by Eliana I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.