Formed by Australian vocalist and guitarist Matthew de la Hunty, Tall Tale… Read Full Bio ↴Formed by Australian vocalist and guitarist Matthew de la Hunty, Tall Tales & True first sprang to life in Sydney in 1983. It took three years, however, for the release of their self-titled debut album, which contained the single "Wasted Life"/"Good Heart Gone Bad." Two four-track EPs followed, Up Our Street (1987) and You've Got Your Troubles (1988), before the band contributed a remixed version of the single "You've Got Your Troubles" to the Youngblood compilation album in September 1988.

A deal with rooArt resulted and the band shared a single with the Trilobites in 1988: "You've Got Your Troubles"/All Hail the New Right." Their second album, Shiver, was released in May 1989 and produced the singles "Trust"/"Heaven Knows" (April 1989) and "Hold On"/"Lullaby Number 1" (June). Violinist Vanessa Lucas joined Tall Tales & True for their next EP, Superstition Highway, released in April 1991. A tour with the Hummingbirds and Canadian band the Pursuit of Happiness followed, as did two new singles: "Lifeboat" and "Summer of Love"; both found their way onto the band's second album, Revenge (May 1992). Two further singles were lifted from the album, "Watching the Wind Blow" (May) and "Looking for a Place" (October).

Tall Tales & True's final album, Tilt, featured a more garage rock tone and produced two EPs, You Sleep I'll Drive (October 1994) and Moonshine (January 1995). The band broke up soon after and Matthew de la Hunty's solo career was kicked off with the album Scissors, Paper, Rock in May 1999.

Trust
Tall Tales and True Lyrics

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Thought it was love
It was actually lust
Thought you was honest with me
The one I could actually trust
It was all about them
Thought it was all about us
Thought I was sober
I was actually drunk

Actually drunk
Actually, actually drunk , drunk
Actually drunk
I was actually drunk, drunk
Actually drunk
I was actually drunk, drunk
Actually drunk
You can trust me
Never met a angel before
In the flesh I appeared, you explored
Week one it was all about the feelings I gave you
Ones you couldn't ignore
Week two it was anything to see me
Drive an hour just to vibe for a night
Week three it was all about the sex
You ain't never had nobody fuck you right
I could tell by the sounds you made
I could tell by the way your body move
By the look in your eyes
Way you couldn't stop squirting
Between them thighs
Souther land falls, fuck a Niagara
Yeah you bad girl
And I gotta, I gotta, I gotta have ya
Wanna capture this energy
Forever be a part of your life, that's a felony
I got a past and it's dark like Hennessy
Half archangel, half arch enemy
How you the life of me
Same time one that'll lead me to my last breath
To my last vows
To my casket
Where did the love and respect go
That's the question I'm asking
Free game on the track
Never trust no emotion you feel
When u sipping that passion
Thought it was love
It was actually lust
Thought you was honest with me
The one I could actually trust
It was all about them
Thought it was all about us
Thought I was sober
I was actually drunk
Actually drunk
Actually, actually drunk , drunk
Actually drunk
I was actually drunk, drunk
Actually drunk
I was actually drunk, drunk
Actually drunk
You can trust me
Should of known by them bedroom eyes
You was nothing but trouble
Way you kept going shot for shot
Oh shit, got the kid seeing double
Now the kid got to juggle
But I'm always down for a challenge
Champagne got me feeling off balance
Is it me or this drink
Is it the club or the flashback of fucking on the sink
That's the first time I did that
Guess this confessions in the booth
One question, what you want from a Poet like me
Y'all I said I spit truth
And that's a hundred proof
Sip slowly, headphones on, volume up
Best way to get to know me
Thought it was love
It was actually lust
Thought you was honest with me
The one I could actually trust
It was all about them
Thought it was all about us
Thought I was sober
I was actually drunk
Actually drunk
Actually, actually drunk
I was actually drunk, actually drunk
Drunk, drunk
You're the only one for me
I want to be with you forever
You're the only one that I love
And I vow to always be honest with you
I would never hurt you

I would never hurt you
You can trust me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tall Tales and True's song Trust are about the emotions and thoughts one goes through when they trust someone they believe loves them but, as time progresses, they discover it was mainly driven by lust. The singer starts off the song by stating that they thought they were in love, but it turned out to be just a physical attraction. Furthermore, they mention that they thought their partner was trustworthy but instead, the person was only looking out for themselves. The singer also reflects on their own state of mind during this time, saying they thought they were sober, but in reality, they were intoxicated.

As the verses continue, the singer describes the progression of their relationship week-by-week. In the first week, their partner was drawn to the emotions the singer was providing; in the second week, their partner would travel far just to be with them and spend time; and by the third week, it was all about physical intimacy that their partner never experienced before. The singer is honest about their own part in believing they could capture the energy and be a part of the person's life forever. But as time goes by, the singer questions their own judgment and where the love and respect disappeared.

Overall, Trust is an emotional and reflective song about the consequences that can arise when trust is misplaced, and decisions are made based on physical attraction rather than a genuine love connection.

Line by Line Meaning

Thought it was love
I believed it was true love

It was actually lust
However, it was actually just physical desire

Thought you was honest with me
I thought you were trustworthy

The one I could actually trust
Someone I could rely on

It was all about them
However, it turned out to be all about your personal desires

Thought it was all about us
I believed we shared a love for each other

Thought I was sober
I believed I was fully conscious

I was actually drunk
However, I was under the influence of alcohol

Actually drunk
Truly, extremely inebriated

Actually actually drunk drunk
Undeniably, highly intoxicated

You can trust me
I am dependable and truthful

Never met a angel before
I never encountered an exceptionally good person previously

In the flesh I appeared you explored
I entered your life and you got to know me

Week one it was all about the feelings I gave you
At first, our relationship was based on emotional satisfaction

Ones you couldn't ignore
Highly compelling emotions that couldn't be disregarded

Week two it was anything to see me
In the following week, doing anything to be with me was important

Drive an hour just to vibe for a night
Even driving for an hour to spend a night with me wasn't too much

Week three it was all about the sex
As time progressed, our relationship became mainly physical

You ain't never had nobody fuck you right
I made love to you in a manner that nobody ever did before

I could tell by the sounds you made
Your noises indicated that you felt pleasure

I could tell by the way your body move
The way your body reacted told me what you liked

By the look in your eyes
Your expression conveyed your feelings

Way you couldn't stop squirting
You were overly aroused and ejaculating

Between them thighs
In the area of the genitals

Southerland falls
Comparing your sexual ability to a waterfall in New Zealand

Fuck Niagra
Niagra Falls has less power than your lovemaking

Yeah you bad girl
You are a highly skilled lover

And I gotta I gotta I gotta
I yearn for you

I gotta have ya
I need you

Wanna capture this energy
I desire to maintain this connection

Forever be a part of ya life
I want to be involved in your life forever

That's a felony
This desire is so strong that it could potentially be illegal

I got a past and it's dark like Hennessy
I have a troubled history, similar to the dark color of Hennessy Cognac

Half archangel half arch enemy
I am conflicted and have traits of both a divine being and a sworn enemy

How you the life of me
You are the most important person in my existence

Same time one that'll lead me to my last breath
You are also someone who could lead to my death

To my last vows
The point where I make the most important promises of my life

To my casket
Even to my death and beyond, my devotion will be with you

Where did the love and respect go
Our love and respect for each other has vanished

That's the question I'm asking
I am curious about why this has occurred

Free game on the track
I am offering free advice

Never trust no emotion you feel
Don't ever depend on your emotions

When you sipping that passion
Especially when under the influence of alcohol

Should've known by them bedroom eyes
I should have recognized from your sultry gaze

You was nothing but trouble
That you were problematic

Way you kept going shot for shot
Your ability to consume alcohol in large quantities

Oh shit got the kid seeing double
Made me very drunk, seeing multiple images

Now the kid gotta juggle
Now I am struggling to handle everything

But I'm always down for a challenge
I'm ready for whatever comes next

Champagne got me feeling off balance
Champagne has made me feel physically unsteady

Is it me or this drink
I am unsure if my feelings are due to me or alcohol

Is it the club or the flashback of fucking on the sink
I'm trying to determine whether it's the nightclub atmosphere or memories of sex causing my feelings

That's the first time I did that
I never engaged in that sexual activity before

Guess this confessions in the booth
I'm confessing to these things in a music studio

One question what you want from a poet like me
I am asking what you seek from me as a creative individual

Y'all I said I spit truth
I am known for being honest in my lyrics

That's a hundred proof
Undoubtedly honest

Sip slowly headphones on volume up
Listen to my words with care and consideration

Best way to get to know me
This is the best method to learn about me

You're the only one for me
You are my one and only love

I wanna be with you forever
I want to spend the rest of my life with you

And I vow to always be honest with you
I promise to always tell you the truth

I would never hurt you
I would never cause you harm

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Written by: Alyssa Anderson

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