truth
Roter and Lewis Lyrics
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Think I know what I did
Always worked real hard
Maybe I missed something
I'm not into pointing fingers
Showin who's right or wrong
I just wanna keep it real
Cause maybe I was doin fine on my own
Listen:
I had a career before now didn't I
I had lots of friends before now didn't I
And I had my fans before now didn't I
And I had my family before now didn't I
Guess without you
My little life was nothing
But don't sweat it
Let's say we disagree so
Arguing ain't necessary cause
We both have out whole lives left to live
We're both consumed with jealousy
But the truth can set you free
Don't act like you don't know the truth
Cause deep down in your heart you do
Let it go
Ooh child
Things are gonna get easier
Ooh child thing will be bright cause
Truth will set you free
Conversations deep
When you talk to yourself
There's no wayt to cheat
Cause you know you can't be no one else
Won't trip out on disappointment
Cause failure is just not me
Still I gotta do my job
Cause you know my show can't go on without me
Listen:
I had a career before now didn't I
Sold out round the worl before now didn't I
I had a few hits before now didn't I
And danced until my feet were sore now didn't I
Guess without you
My little life was nothing
But don't sweat it
Let's say we disagree so
Arguing ain't necessary cause
We both have out whole lives left to live
We're both consumed with jealousy
But the truth can set you free
It's hard to believe
The love between us is over
It's sad to think we couldn't work it out
But how much is enough to pay for this mistake
Hope your love was sincere
Don't act like you don't know the truth
Cause deep down in your heart you do
Let it go
Ooh child
Things are gonna get easier
Ooh child thing will be bright cause
Truth will set you free
Don't act like you don't know the truth
Cause deep down in your heart you do
Let it go
Ooh child
Things are gonna get easier
Ooh child thing will be bright cause
Truth will set you free
Do you know the truth
Feel it
Live it
Do you know the truth
Trust it
Believe it
Do you know the truth
You want it
And need it
Do you know the truth
To find it
Embrace it
And never let it go
The song "Truth" by Roter and Lewis reflects on a relationship that has ended and the struggle to come to terms with the truth of what happened. The lyrics express the confusion and longing of the singer trying to make sense of their situation. They question their own actions and wonder if they had missed something along the way. The lyricist sings that they do not want to point fingers or assign blame, but only to "keep it real." They acknowledge their own success before the relationship and realize that their life was not nothing before it.
The song goes on to say that arguing is not necessary, but the truth can set you free. The singer and their partner are consumed with jealousy, but the truth can bring clarity to the situation. The song advises listeners not to dwell on disappointment and to keep pushing forward, as there is still work to be done. The chorus repeats the phrase, "Truth will set you free," encouraging listeners to embrace the truth no matter how difficult it may be.
Overall, the song reflects on the importance of honesty and transparency in relationships, as well as the inner struggle of coming to terms with the truth.
Line by Line Meaning
How did I get here
I'm unsure of how I ended up in this situation
Think I know what I did
I have an idea of what actions I took to contribute to this situation
Always worked real hard
I have always put in a lot of effort and dedication
Maybe I missed something
It's possible that I overlooked a key aspect of this situation
I'm not into pointing fingers
I don't want to blame anyone else for what's happening
Showin who's right or wrong
I don't think it's important to determine who is at fault
I just wanna keep it real
I want to be honest and authentic in my actions and words
Cause maybe I was doin fine on my own
Perhaps I was better off before this situation arose
Listen:
Listen to my story
Guess without you
I thought my life wouldn't be as good without you in it
My little life was nothing
I felt like my life was insignificant without you
But don't sweat it
Don't worry too much about it
Let's say we disagree so
We can acknowledge our different perspectives
Arguing ain’t necessary cause
Fighting won't solve anything
We both have out whole lives left to live
We both have a lot of time ahead of us
We're both consumed with jealousy
We both feel envious of each other
But the truth can set you free
Being honest and truthful can help us move forward
Conversations deep
Our discussions are profound
When you talk to yourself
Reflecting on your own thoughts and feelings
There's no wayt to cheat
You can't fake your own emotions
Cause you know you can't be no one else
You can only be yourself
Won't trip out on disappointment
I won't get too upset about things not going my way
Cause failure is just not me
I don't like to fail in my endeavors
Still I gotta do my job
I still have to fulfill my obligations
Cause you know my show can't go on without me
My performance is crucial to the success of the project
It's hard to believe
I find it difficult to accept
The love between us is over
Our romantic relationship has ended
It's sad to think we couldn't work it out
I'm disappointed that we couldn't find a solution
But how much is enough to pay for this mistake
I'm not sure how to make amends for what happened
Hope your love was sincere
I hope your feelings for me were genuine
Don't act like you don't know the truth
Don't pretend you're not aware of what really happened
Cause deep down in your heart you do
I believe you know the truth, even if you don't want to admit it
Let it go
Move on from the past
Ooh child
Things will get better
Things are gonna get easier
Life will become more manageable
Ooh child thing will be bright cause
The future will be positive and uplifting
Do you know the truth
Are you aware of what really happened?
Feel it
Let the truth resonate within you
Live it
Incorporate the truth into your actions and behaviors
Trust it
Have faith in the truth
Believe it
Accept the truth as reality
You want it
You desire to know the truth
And need it
You require the truth for closure
To find it
To discover the truth
Embrace it
Accept the truth and learn from it
And never let it go
Hold onto the truth as a guiding principle
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, JANET JACKSON DBA BLACK ICE
Written by: JAMES HARRIS III, TERRY LEWIS, STAN VINCENT, JAMES WRIGHT
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