Smith emerged with her independent debut The Syberspace Social in 2005, which featured contributions from gravelly-voiced vocalist Anthony Hamilton and famed neo-soul stalwart producers such as James Poyser (of Jill Scott fame) and Victor Duplaix. The album has since been reissued as an expanded special edition.
Most recently, Sy Smith, along with Sharlotte Gibson and Kenya Hathaway (daughter of Donny Hathaway), have been highly visible as featured background singers on American Idol. Smith also appeared on The Article 3, a 2006 EP release from bass guitar impresario Me'Shell NdegeOcello in addition to opening for the artist. Sy Smith released her first live DVD Sy Smith Live: Worship At The Temple, recorded live at Temple Bar in Santa Monica, CA.
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truth
Sy Smith Lyrics
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Gotta get you out of my mind
I can’t wait to say what a little thing will . to me
Love leaves lets a trace
Chasing my tail
I got to move it on
You took my fancies and left gone
Gone
Doesn’t matter I will always see you
I don’t need . no no
Finally got the strengths to break it through
Free myself from everything that is you
Give myself a chance to live in truth
You are a piece of work that doesn’t deserve
Derives me crazy to point of insanity
I got to get up on my . get up on my thoughts
And make a move find the shooting star views you boys to i fit my heart
Take your time to change up your point of view
Doesn’t matter I will always see you
I don’t need . no no
Finally got the strengths to break it through
Free myself from everything that is you
Give myself a chance to live in truth
I live in so many places tonight
I can’t make us . over my head
With just every move I got to surrender the facts
Take your time to change up your point of view
Doesn’t matter I will always see you
I don’t need . no no
Finally got the strengths to break it through
Free myself from everything that is you
Give myself a chance to live in truth
I am breaking through
I am free from you
I am breaking through
Oh oh oh oh
I am breaking through
I am free from you
I am breaking through
Oh oh oh oh
Take your time to change up your point of view
Doesn’t matter I will always see you
I don’t need . no no
Finally got the strengths to break it through
Free myself from everything that is you
Give myself a chance to live in truth
Sy Smith's song "Truth" is about the process of letting go of someone who has caused pain and moving on to live in a place of truth. The lyrics suggest a liberation from a toxic relationship that has held the singer captive for too long. The repetition of the phrase "take your time to change up your point of view," emphasizes the idea that true freedom comes from changing one's perspective, rather than trying to change the situation or other person involved. The lyrics also allude to the idea of self-love and finding the strength to let go of what is no longer serving the individual.
The line "Love leaves lets a trace" suggests that even though love has left, it has left a permanent mark on the singer's life. The lyrics also mention the "shooting star views" that the singer wants to find in their heart, which could be interpreted as a symbol of hope or a new direction in life. The repetition of the line "I am breaking through, I am free from you" reinforces the idea of liberation and moving on.
Overall, the song "Truth" is a powerful message about the struggle to let go of a toxic relationship and find the strength to live in truth and self-love.
Line by Line Meaning
Take time
I need to take time to clear my head and move on.
Gotta get you out of my mind
I need to get over you and stop thinking about what could have been.
I can’t wait to say what a little thing will . to me
I'm looking forward to the day when the pain you caused no longer affects me.
Love leaves lets a trace
Even though our love is over, it has left an imprint on my heart.
Chasing my tail
I feel like I'm going in circles trying to forget you.
I got to move it on
I need to keep moving forward and not dwell on the past.
You took my fancies and left gone
You took everything that I wanted and left me with nothing.
Gone
You're gone and I need to accept that.
Take your time to change up your point of view
You need to take time to see things differently.
Doesn’t matter I will always see you
Even if you change, I will always remember who you were.
I don’t need . no no
I don't need you in my life anymore.
Finally got the strengths to break it through
I finally have the strength to move on and be happy without you.
Free myself from everything that is you
I need to let go of all the memories and feelings associated with you.
Give myself a chance to live in truth
I need to be honest with myself and open to new possibilities.
You are a piece of work that doesn’t deserve
You're not worth my time or energy.
Derives me crazy to point of insanity
You're driving me crazy and I can't take it anymore.
I got to get up on my . get up on my thoughts
I need to clear my mind and focus on moving on.
And make a move find the shooting star views you boys to i fit my heart
I need to find new experiences and possibilities that bring excitement and happiness to my life.
I live in so many places tonight
I'm feeling mixed emotions and thoughts about our relationship.
I can’t make us . over my head
I can't keep dwelling on what could have been.
With just every move I got to surrender the facts
I need to accept the reality of our situation and move on.
I am breaking through
I am finally coming to terms with our breakup and moving on.
I am free from you
I am no longer controlled by my thoughts and feelings about you.
Oh oh oh oh
An expression of relief and freedom.
Writer(s): Shaffer Smith, Brandon Howard, Sy Smith, Mark Gregory de Clive-Lowe Copyright: Jessica Michael Music Inc., Notting Hill Music (Uk) Ltd.
Contributed by Arianna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sysmith69
Thank you guys for the sweet words about this video and song!! Keep the love coming... And if MdCL and I come to your town, for the love of God, come see us!
@renzi28
This song NEVER gets old. I LOVE IT!! "Truth" should have been nominated for a Grammy!! How can there be this much injustice in this world?? Follow Sy and Mark on Twitter: @Syberspace & @MashiBeats
@DOrrCS1Studios
This video is awesomely creative, and very well shot and choreographed. Shawn did the dam# thing. Shout out to MdCL and Sy for their artistic chemistry. This should be on all the video channels. Let's go.
@theyoungesttward
Very underrated artist. Her voice is sick and she’s always creative.
@romulus_
two artists who deserve a lot more recognition.
@lancerobertson1620
The woman's voice in song is an entertaining and soothing drug to my heart and soul. 🎙🎵🎼🎶🙂
@DavinciSP94
One of the songs that helped me fall in love with independent music and neo soul!
@deeslam
I love this song just like the rest of Sy's material. I hope she continue to do her psychosoul music, and not condone to the bulls--t that out there now. I also would like to congratulate you on your marriage to the brother who produced and directed this video. I wish the both of you much happiness.
@JayWillyBrandname
I love this Video and I Love Sy Smith's Music. You can FEEL every due She paid In Every Note She Sings. If We Ever Wondered what God's Angels Sound Like When They Sing Listen To Her And You'll Find Out.
@ellasfloyd
I am so excited for Sy's new album. i love everything that she does!!!!