The Truth
Slash’s Snakepit Lyrics
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Steps into the room
Please listen while I sing my song to you
"'cause it all slips away, it ends too soon
How in the hell did I get here
Let me tell you all why I sing the blues
Been in a daze for ten years
Heaven knows where we all go
All we have is what we get
When it's gone, when will I know
Because I haven't got it yet
She's swayin' to the swing of the music
Her arms wave in the air
She turns her head, our eyes make contact
It lets me know
How in the hell did I get here
Let me tell you all why I sing the blues
Been in a daze for ten years
But I can still sing the truth
Heaven knows where we all go
All we have is what we get
When it's gone, when will I know
Because I haven't got it yet
Did you find that ride? Did you finally fly?
While I sit here, kickin' and bitchin'
Sayin' gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme what's mine
I thought I had it all, I wanted more
No need for you, I slammed the door
I cut you lose
What are the chances that I'd walk in here
And find the truth
The lyrics of Slash’s Snakepit's song The Truth convey a message of introspection and self-reflection, centered around themes of regret, loss, and the fleeting nature of life. The opening lines set the scene, describing a woman who enters a room with her head hung low. The singer then pleads with the listeners to pay attention while he sings his song, for fear that it all slips away all too soon. The chorus repeats the title phrase, "Heaven knows where we all go, all we have is what we get, when it's gone, when will I know, because I haven't got it yet." These words speak to the idea that we never know when we will lose what we have, and that we should cherish it while we still can.
In the second verse, the singer laments his own situation, wondering how he got to where he is now, and singing the blues as a result. He admits to being in a daze for ten years, but insists that he can still sing the truth. The final verse poses a question to the listener, asking if they found the ride or finally flew, while the singer kicks and bitches about wanting what's his. He then reflects on his past mistakes, thinking he had it all, but wanting more, and cutting loose the people who mattered to him. In a twist of fate, he walked into the room and found the truth.
Overall, the song invites the listener to reflect on their own life, and emphasizes the importance of cherishing what you have before it's gone. The lyrics are poignant and thought-provoking, and the rock and roll sound of the music adds an edge to the emotional depth of the words.
Line by Line Meaning
She gets up with her head swung down low down
She rises from her bed with her head hanging low
Steps into the room
Enters the room, moving her feet one after the other
Please listen while I sing my song to you
Kindly pay attention while I sing my tune to you
"'cause it all slips away, it ends too soon
"Because everything fades away, and it ends abruptly
How in the hell did I get here
I wonder how I ended up here
Let me tell you all why I sing the blues
I'll explain why I sing the blues
Been in a daze for ten years
I've been confused for a decade
But I still can sing the truth
However, I can still sing the truth
Heaven knows where we all go
Only heaven knows our final destination
All we have is what we get
What we have is solely what we receive
When it's gone, when will I know
When it disappears, how will I realize it's gone?
Because I haven't got it yet
I know I don't have it yet
She's swayin' to the swing of the music
She's moving her hips and body to the rhythm of the music
Her arms wave in the air
She lifts and moves her arms in the air
She turns her head, our eyes make contact
She rotates her head, our eyes meet
It lets me know
This informs me about something
Did you find that ride? Did you finally fly?
Did you discover that thrill? Did you eventually soar?
While I sit here, kickin' and bitchin'
Meanwhile, I'm generating negative energy by whining and complaining
Sayin' gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Asking for more and more
Gimme what's mine
Give me my rightful share
I thought I had it all, I wanted more
I believed I had everything, yet I desired more
No need for you, I slammed the door
I ejected you, slammed the door and erased your need
I cut you loose
I set you free
What are the chances that I'd walk in here
What are the probabilities that I'd arrive in this place
And find the truth
And discover the reality
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., POCKET LAUG MUSIC
Written by: SAUL HUDSON, JEFF PARIS, RYAN ROXIE, JOHNNY D GRIPARIC, MATTHEW J LAUG, JOHN DOUGLAS
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