There are three bands named S.O.U.L.; a funk band from Ohio a rock band fro… Read Full Bio ↴There are three bands named S.O.U.L.; a funk band from Ohio a rock band from Poland and a k-pop group from South Korea.

1: S.O.U.L, witch means Sound of Unity and Love, is a group well known for being many times sampled by Hip Hop beatmakers.
The first group's album "What it is" was released in 1971 and the second one "Can you feel it" in 1972. SOUL consists of 4 men from Cleveland, Ohio. They are Lee Lovett, who sings lead and plays bass and Bartone and is 3 native of Detroit, Gus Hawkins, who plays saxophone, flute, baritone and also sings, and he hails from Oakwood Village, Ohio; Paul Stubberfield, who is the drummer and sings second tenor, hailing from Toledo, Ohio; and Walter Winston, who plays guitar and hails from Utaw, Alabama. Originally formed by Lee Lovett and Walter Winston, they have been together just about one year .

2: S.O.U.L. is a Polish rock band with members: Darek Cieslak, Tomek Friebe, Mateusz Nowakowski, Jacek Szczepaniak and Dawid Grech.
Their official website is: www.soul-reaktywacja.yoyo.pl

3: S.O.U.L (an acronym for Sound of Ultra Light) is a four-member project group under Starlight Entertainment. They were formed as a collaboration for the upcoming YouTube Red web drama titled Top Management, to be released on October 31, 2018.They debuted on October 2, 2018 with their digital single album "S.O.U.L Digital Single".
Members:
Jung Yuan (정유안) - Leader, Vocal
Cha Eun Woo (차은우) - Vocal, Dancer
Bang Jae Min (방재민) - Rapper
Ahn Hyo Seop (안효섭) - Vocal

Tell It Like It Is
S.O.U.L. Lyrics

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Wrap your fingers 'round this now
Well, I've heard things about you
Walking the halls, we know so well
And no way that could be true

You got a girl, said she's a model
Which sounds like you've got big bravado

I'd like it if they'd only tell it like it was
I'd like it if they'd only tell it like it was
I wouldn't mind, but my mind's making such a fuss
Am I the only one inside here?

Got a job and you make 800 grand
By selling used Isuzus
Well, if the guy on the stage is your best friend
Well, am I backstage with you?

You got a girl, said she's a model
Which sounds like you've got big bravado

I'd like it if they'd only tell it like it was
I'd like it if they'd only tell it like it was
I wouldn't mind, but my mind's making such a fuss
Am I the only one inside here?

And it's all state of mind
Yeah, it's all state of mind
And we can make these walls come down
And leave it alone, leave it alone

Wrap your fingers 'round this now
Well, I've heard things about you
Walking the halls, we know so well
And no way that could be true

You got a girl, said she's a model
Which sounds like you've got big bravado

I'd like it if they'd only tell it like it was
I'd like it if they'd only tell it like it was

I'd like it if they'd only tell it like it was
...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of S.O.U.L.'s "Tell It Like It Is" speak to the frustration of rumors and false narratives surrounding one's life. The singer is hearing things about someone they know, but are skeptical about the veracity of these rumors. They express a desire for people to be honest and tell the truth instead of perpetuating false stories. The mention of a girl who is supposedly a model, and a man who sells used cars and makes a lot of money, suggests that the person being talked about may be trying to inflate their accomplishments and status.

The line "Am I the only one inside here?" reveals the singer's feeling of isolation and confusion, perhaps struggling to navigate the falsehoods being spread. The repetition of the chorus "I'd like it if they'd only tell it like it was" serves as a plea for honesty and transparency. The final lines of the song "And we can make these walls come down / And leave it alone, leave it alone" indicate a desire for people to break down the barriers that prevent them from being truthful and connected with one another.

Overall, S.O.U.L.'s "Tell It Like It Is" is a commentary on the importance of honesty and authenticity, and the harmful consequences of false narratives. The song encourages listeners to strive for integrity and transparency in their relationships and interactions.

Line by Line Meaning

Wrap your fingers 'round this now
Pay attention to what I'm about to say

Well, I've heard things about you
I've heard rumors about you

Walking the halls, we know so well
We both go to the same school and are familiar with the environment

And no way that could be true
I don't believe the rumors about you

You got a girl, said she's a model
You claim to have a beautiful girlfriend

Which sounds like you've got big bravado
You are trying to impress others with your boasting

I'd like it if they'd only tell it like it was
I wish people would be honest and straightforward

I wouldn't mind, but my mind's making such a fuss
I'm bothered by the rumors, even though I don't want to be

Am I the only one inside here?
Does anyone else feel the same way I do?

Got a job and you make 800 grand
You have a well-paying job

By selling used Isuzus
You make money by selling secondhand vehicles

Well, if the guy on the stage is your best friend
If you're close to someone who happens to be performing on stage

Well, am I backstage with you?
Are we close enough friends to be hanging out backstage?

And it's all state of mind
Our perception of reality is subjective

And we can make these walls come down
We can break down figurative barriers and connect with others

And leave it alone, leave it alone
Stop spreading rumors and let things be

I'd like it if they'd only tell it like it was
I really wish people would be straightforward and honest

I'd like it if they'd only tell it like it was
Again, I desire honesty and clarity

I'd like it if they'd only tell it like it was
For emphasis, I repeat my desire for straightforwardness

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Scott Tyler Kennerly, Jonas Kleiner, Jon Ryan Pebsworth, Daniel Leon Albert, Craig William Yarnold, Anthony Jerome Curry

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