True Story
Owens Ginny Lyrics
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I've learned to paint this canvas well
I work until I've finished
An ideal image of myself
But you know better
I am a storyteller
Quite brilliant, if I do say so
I tell them tales they want to hear
But you know better
Chorus:
You see my imperfections
Still You say I'm a masterpiece
A marvelous reflection
The image of Yourself in me
You paint with strokes of grace
Undoing my disguise
You say beauty lies in the true story
The world might think me foolish
If they could see beneath my mask
They might find my dreams laughable
Or be embarrassed by my past
But you know better
(Chorus)
Of where I've been
And where you've brought me to
Of who I am
All because of you
The song "True Story" by Owens Ginny talks about the façade we tend to put on to please others and ourselves, but we cannot fool God, who sees our imperfections yet loves us just the same. The singer describes herself as a gifted artist who has learned to paint her canvas well to depict an ideal image of herself. She tells tales that people want to hear, and they believe they know her, but in reality, it is just a story she tells. However, she knows that God knows her true self, including her imperfections and past. God sees her as a masterpiece, regardless of her past or how the world perceives her.
The chorus of the song emphasizes God's grace and love, highlighting how God sees us as a marvelous reflection of himself, despite our flaws. He paints us with strokes of grace, undoing the disguise we put on ourselves, and reminding us that true beauty lies in embracing our true stories. The singer acknowledges that the world might consider her foolish if they could see beneath her mask or be embarrassed by her past, but she knows that God sees her true story and loves her regardless.
Line by Line Meaning
I am a gifted artist
I possess considerable artistic skills
I've learned to paint this canvas well
I have developed the ability to portray myself in the best possible light
I work until I've finished
I put in a lot of effort and attention to detail
An ideal image of myself
An imaginary but desirable version of myself
But you know better
You have deeper insights into my true nature
I am a storyteller
I have the ability to narrate engaging tales
Quite brilliant, if I do say so
I am highly skilled at telling these stories
I tell them tales they want to hear
I cater to the expectations of my audience
And they believe it's me they know
They assume that my stories are a reflection of my actual life experiences
But you know better
You can distinguish between my artifice and my true personality
Chorus:
Recurring theme
You see my imperfections
You are familiar with my flaws
Still You say I'm a masterpiece
You consider me to be an exceptional creation
A marvelous reflection
An impressive likeness
The image of Yourself in me
A representation of Your own values and qualities through me
You paint with strokes of grace
You have a divine ability to imbue me with positive attributes
Undoing my disguise
Revealing my true self, beyond my superficial facade
You say beauty lies in the true story
You believe that authentic experiences are more valuable than fabricated ones
The world might think me foolish
Others may not appreciate my true nature as You do
If they could see beneath my mask
If they could recognize the falsity of my artifice
They might find my dreams laughable
They may ridicule my aspirations
Or be embarrassed by my past
They may be uncomfortable with my previous experiences
But you know better
You can see the underlying meaning and purpose of my life
(Chorus)
Recurring theme
Of where I've been
My previous experiences and origins
And where you've brought me to
My current state, as a result of your influence
Of who I am
My true personality and character
All because of you
Because of your guidance and support
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: GINNY OWENS, SCOTT DENTE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thegrace-basedstudent5701
One of my favorites.
@gerudoking3180
I really like this song :)
@stevejanowski4557
I love you, buddy! ☺️❤️