The Truth
Niels Geusebroek Lyrics

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Let′s keep silent for a while
You choose to hide it with a smile
(No one has to know it)
You figure out the perfect crime
That would stand the test of time
(No one has to notice
No one has to know it)
And with the breaking of the day

You're already thousand miles away
(No one has to know it)
So why won′t you just lay low for a while
(No one has to notice
No one has to know it)

'Cause when the truth falls down
And hits the ground
When the truth falls down like rain
When the truth falls down
You're not around
The truth remains the same

If you break a little here
And you bend a little there
(No one has to know it)
If you cover up your tracks
That won′t get you anywhere
(No one has to notice
No one has to know it)

′Cause when the truth falls down
And hits the ground
When the truth falls down like rain
When the truth falls down
You're not around
The truth remains the same

You don′t care that some might say
Lie has no last
You don't want it any other way
Just stay low for a while
(No one has to know it
No one has to notice
No one has to know it)

′Cause when the truth falls down
And hits the ground
When the truth falls down like rain
When the truth falls down
You're not around
The truth remains the same

When the truth falls down
And hits the ground
When the truth falls down like rain
When the truth falls down

You′re not around
The truth remains the same

Overall Meaning

Niels Geusebroek's song "The Truth" contains lyrics that explore the consequences of hiding the truth. The opening lines suggest that the singer has committed a secret act and is trying to keep it hidden from others. The lines "No one has to notice, No one has to know it" indicate that the person is actively covering up their misdeeds and doesn't want anyone else to discover the truth.

As the song progresses, the chorus repeatedly emphasizes the inevitable nature of truth: "When the truth falls down and hits the ground...the truth remains the same." The singer can attempt to hide their actions, but the ultimate truth will still come out eventually.

The second verse highlights the futility of covering up one's tracks or bending the truth, suggesting that this will only lead to disaster in the long term. However, the singer seems unwilling to face the truth and continues to hide it from others, even at the risk of being labeled a liar.

Overall, "The Truth" is a cautionary tale that encourages the listener to confront their mistakes and face the truth, rather than trying to evade it.

Line by Line Meaning

Let's keep silent for a while
Let's not speak for some time

You choose to hide it with a smile (No one has to know it)
You are hiding something with a smile and want to keep it a secret

You figure out the perfect crime That would stand the test of time (No one has to notice No one has to know it)
You plan to commit a crime that will never be noticed or known by anyone

And with the breaking of the day You're already thousand miles away (No one has to know it)
In the morning, you are far away from the place where you did something you don't want anyone to know about

So why won't you just lay low for a while (No one has to notice No one has to know it)
Why don't you hide yourself from others for some time, so no one can notice or know about what you did

''Cause when the truth falls down And hits the ground When the truth falls down like rain When the truth falls down You're not around The truth remains the same
Even if you are not present when the truth comes out, it will remain unchanged

If you break a little here And you bend a little there (No one has to know it)
If you do something wrong in small portions, you can easily hide it from everyone

If you cover up your tracks That won't get you anywhere (No one has to notice No one has to know it)
Hiding your tracks won't help you escape from the consequences of your actions

You don't care that some might say Lie has no last You don't want it any other way Just stay low for a while (No one has to know it No one has to notice No one has to know it)
You don't care that people say that lies don't last forever, and you want to continue hiding what you did by staying low

When the truth falls down And hits the ground When the truth falls down like rain When the truth falls down You're not around The truth remains the same
No matter what, the truth will eventually come out and remain the same

Writer(s): Niels Geusebroek

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