The Truth
Róisín Murphy Lyrics

Go to the mountain if you must
If you need to get away, seek high ground.

Go to the burning bush
If you need a sign or revelation, seek out something that burns but doesn't burn out.

Heavy would ease your troubled mind
Carrying a burden may make you feel better somehow.

How do the fade just stay behind?
It's hard to let go of the past and embrace the present.

I know you better than you think I do
I have a deep understanding of you that surprises even yourself.

Don't worry babe. this is why I fell in love with you
Your worries and imperfections are part of what makes you lovable to me.

The man in the looking glass
The reflection in the mirror.

Is looking back at you at last
You are seeing yourself clearly for the first time, without illusions or filters.

You can't hide from the truth
It's impossible to escape or deny the truth.

Because the truth is all there is
The only thing that matters and endures is the truth.

Your happy times are too few and far between
You don't experience joy often or easily.

It's a pity dear, we can't erase the things we've seen
It's regrettable that we can't unsee or undo certain experiences that have scarred or changed us.

So disappear, vanish if you wish
If you want to escape the pain or the past, you can try to disappear or run away.

Just go before you're swallowed up by bitterness
If you stay, you might become consumed by resentment or regret.

Now presiding in this quarter: hip-hop
The song will switch to a different genre and style of delivery.

Justice, my rap forté
The rapper is skilled at using rap as a means of delivering justice or truth.

Judge, jury, bailing for prosecuting d.a.
The rapper assumes the roles of all the players in a courtroom drama.

Et ceteras, paraphas
Adding and paraphrasing other details and information.

My mode is operendé
The rapper has a certain way of operating or performing.

It's carpe diem whether the fact or word is your way
Seize the moment, whether you rely on facts or words to make your point.

Comprende?
Do you understand?

The people versus, you ain't no sensi
The people are accusing you of being insensitive or ignorant.

Teaching that style of word-play
Your way of expressing yourself is flawed or inadequate.

We got the words they
The rapper and other artists have the real words and skills necessary to succeed.

Regardless what your friends say
Don't listen to your friends if they disagree or doubt you.

They're all disable
They're unable to understand or appreciate your talents and vision.

Striken from the record and deemed indimissable
Your enemies or critics will be silenced and ignored.

This long arm of the law grabs a mic
The singer is using her musical talent as a weapon or tool of justice.

Shoot dope lines first and ask questions later
Get high on creativity and inspiration, then worry about the details later.

The death sentence of this live litagator
The rapper is killing her foes with words and music.

Lose the case tighter than the jaws of a 'gator
The prosecution or criticism will fail miserably.

Stenonographer that study law again, the jargon
Someone who takes detailed notes and understands legal jargon would still be confused by the rapper's style and message.

Let your counselors 'a barking, in hopes of a plea bargain
Let your advisors advise you, but don't be too quick to settle or compromise.

But when you read back verbatim
When you repeat word for word what you've said or heard.

What they're saying to pursuade them
What your opponents are trying to convince you of.

They realize exactly how I've played them
They finally understand how clever or cunning the rapper has been.

I come with the truth, whole truth and nothing but
I only speak the truth, no omissions or lies.

'Cause the truth hurts just as much as fuckin' with lies will
The truth may be painful or unpleasant, but it's still better than living a lie or being deceived.

I brew skill with free fills from now until
I'm constantly improving and practicing my craft.

Plagerizing mc's get their flows distilled
If you copy someone else's style or lyrics, you'll be exposed and punished.

Baby I don't die without you by my side
I need you and can't imagine living without you.

As long as you return into these arms of burn
I'm willing to forgive and forget, as long as you come back to me.

Baby I won't die just take a look inside
I won't lose hope or give up, as long as I stay true to myself and my feelings.

Into these eyes that burn, come to these arms that yearn
I'm passionate and sincere in my desire for you.

I won't die, if you leave me high
I won't die if you abandon me or don't reciprocate my love.

I won't die if you're not by my side
I won't lose my identity or purpose if you're not with me.

And the truth hurts because the truth is all there is
The truth may cause pain or discomfort, but it's still the only thing that matters.

You can't hide from the truth, cause the truth is all there is
The truth will come out and cannot be avoided or denied.