Truly
Pogo Lyrics
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True...
All these wonderful things. They're very precious.
Can you stay and watch, Daddy? Yes!
Now, come along dears, we'd better go.
Don't overdo it with my boy!
Right grandpa!
Sugarplums...
Glimpse best found...
Scruptious as a cherry peach parfait...
Ha ha!
Well, just as soon as he kisses her, than they'll have to be married.
Well, that's terrible.
The lyrics of Pogo's song Truly seem to be a snippet of a conversation or a family moment. The opening lines "True... True..." seem almost like a call to attention or a confirmation of something said before. The next lines, "All these wonderful things. They're very precious. Can you stay and watch, Daddy? Yes!" could be a father expressing his appreciation for his family and allowing them to see him feel thankful. The following line, "Now, come along dears, we'd better go," implies that the moment is coming to an end or that they need to move on. The interjections of "Don't overdo it with my boy!" and "Right grandpa! You might exhaust us out" seem lighthearted and playful.
The next few lines, "Sugarplums... Glimpse best found... Scruptious as a cherry peach parfait... Ha ha!" seem disconnected from the previous lines and could potentially be a recitation of ingredients or a recipe for a dessert. The final lines, "Well, just as soon as he kisses her, than they'll have to be married. Well, that's terrible," seem almost like a non sequitur or a separate conversation entirely. It could be a humorous take on the societal expectation of marriage after a kiss or a sarcastic remark in response to something else that was said.
Overall, the lyrics of Truly are ambiguous and open to interpretation. They could be snippets of a conversation or a family moment, a stream of consciousness, or disconnected phrases strung together for a particular effect.
Line by Line Meaning
True...
Affirmation that what is being said is truthful
True...
Reiteration of previous affirmation
All these wonderful things. They're very precious.
Acknowledgement of the value of precious things
Can you stay and watch, Daddy? Yes!
Asking for permission to watch and accepting the affirmative response
Now, come along dears, we'd better go.
Suggestion to go along to another place or activity
Don't overdo it with my boy!
Warning to not push his son too hard
Right grandpa!
Affirmation of agreement with grandfather
You might exhaust us out.
Possibility of being tired after an activity
Sugarplums...
Mention of a sweet and delightful thing
Glimpse best found...
Suggestion to find the best view
Scruptious as a cherry peach parfait...
Comparison of something to a delicious dessert
Ha ha!
Expression of amusement or joy
Well, just as soon as he kisses her, than they'll have to be married.
Commentary on the traditional view of romance and commitment
Well, that's terrible.
Expression of disappointment or unhappiness
Contributed by Kayla C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@806ily
This song is scrumptious as a cherry peach parfait.
@worldcomfort2074
Nick, I truly miss these alternative Pogo, personal works of yours... I don't know your next chapter in music, but you're forever one of my all-time favs. Journey well, my friend.
@SewNome
I love it too, I think it has some kind of special feeling added to it that makes it better than the others
@Lior1055
I love your ways of expression. It's truly a beauty to behold. The way you express feeling beyond words and the way your art expresses concepts beyond coherency is beautiful, and it doesn't even begin to go into all of the complexities of your character. You are an awakening, transforming, and empowering global visionary. I hope you're experiencing compassion toward yourself, the Earth, and others. Your benevolent disposition truly benefits the earth. I hope you continue to allow your spirit to expand. Soar on your spreading wings and planetary perspective. I think you bring unity and happiness in helping others to just "be". I think your love for creativity as well as others heals you too! Continue to hold your positive vision and affirmation, for the means by which this miracle will occur through changes in the one affecting the greater whole.
Your loving thoughts have a profound impact on the world. You do make a difference! The greatest gift you can offer to the planet is to simply [be] the love. Believe in yourself and your dreams and visions! You are the hope and the vision revealed. Never think anything less. :)
@Koth2
Definitely one of my favorite songs, love your work! Have been a fan for a while (5+ years). I'd listen to your music every morning on my way to school :) Keep it up!!
@Pogomix
Isaias Guzman Wow thanks for tuning in for so long Isaias. That means a lot to me. :)
@MatthewMin
I fell like the reason why pogos song separate from those hip pop and EDM’s is that’s it’s not about rich,fame or hype. It’s more like a piece of art that represents the purest side of humanity.
@Tinkeroftime
This song is really so very wonderous. As always, your music provokes that day that never ends. The day when you were still a kid and the worries were not there. Where there was no loss or hate. That's what I hear in this song and it brings me back. Thank you Mr. Bertke. u\\\u
@mcarlson6712
This song is so enchanting-- it's so light and happy! love it.
@mariau.4671
I've listened to this nonstop since the album was released, my favorite track easily. Now I just need to see the film!