South African Christian band The Benjamin Gate — made up of singer Adrienne… Read Full Bio ↴South African Christian band The Benjamin Gate — made up of singer Adrienne ("Adie") Liesching, bassist Costa Balamatsias, drummer Nick Volsteedt, and guitarists Marc Pautz and Chris Poisat — splashed the stateside shores in 2001 with their stunning rookie bow, untitled. Their full-length debut received rave reviews, earned four Dove Award nods, and scored a pair of #1 singles on the rock charts ("All Over Me" and "Lay It Down") and a #2 single ("How Long"), all culminating in solid first round sales. Yet as "untitled" highlighted several Euro-pop touches, "Contact" finds its focus upping the tempo and energy for a more dynamic and daring rock release. Vibrant vocals, masterful melodies, and hard-stacked hooks all come together to give Contact a passionate, guitar-driven clash of rocket-fueled pop and searing six-string distortion. Contact soars with a raw vitality that opts for an energized live feel over the confined sterility of the overtly primed and polished.

Peeling back the history pages, The Benjamin Gate first formed in 1998 following the tragic automobile death of a musician friend named Ben. The effect of the loss — which Adrienne describes as "shocking us into finding our own existence" — brought together The Benjamin Gate's five members with the charge to take life by the reigns, and for them, it meant fulfilling their dream of starting a band. Sadly the band split up because of their personal life had begun to take precedence over the band (marriage, kids, etc.).

True
The Benjamin Gate Lyrics

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Do you hear these words if I whisper?
Do you hear these words if I shout?
If perfect love drove out fear
Would you turn away in doubt?

Things come and things go

Do you know that I love you?

Oh
Is it true can I love you?
Oh

Do you know that I love you?
Oh
Is it true can I love you?
Oh, oh

Do you feel the pain when it cuts you up?
Do you see the light when blind?
I still feel love inside your heart
Tho lies be in your mind

Is this what it's all about?

Do you know that I love you?
Oh
Is it true can I love you?
Oh

Do you know that I love you?
Oh
Is it true can I love you?
Oh, oh

Take my hand
I'm not letting go
Till I see your joy and the life flow

Take my hand
I'm not letting go
Till I see your joy and the life flow

Take my hand
I'm not letting go
Till I see your joy and the life flow

Take my hand
I'm not letting go
Till I see your joy and the life flow

Do you know that I love you?
Oh
Is it true can I love you?
Oh, oh

Do you know that I love you?
Oh
Is it true can I love you?
Oh, oh

Do you know that I love you?
Oh
Is it true can I love you?
Oh

Do you know that I love you?
Oh

Is it true can I love you?
Oh, oh

Overall Meaning

The Benjamin Gate's song True is an emotional ballad about finding love and acceptance. The singer is asking their loved one if they hear the words they say and if they truly believe in the power of love to conquer fear and doubt. The chorus repeats the phrase "Do you know that I love you? / Is it true can I love you?" as an affirmation of the singer's feelings towards their partner. The second verse acknowledges the pain and struggles that come with life, but the singer insists that they still feel love in their partner's heart. The bridge of the song is a plea for connection and a promise to be there for their partner until they find happiness and fulfillment in their life.

The lyrics in True touch on both the doubts and fears that come with love, as well as the hope and joy it can bring. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the importance of being understood and accepted by one's partner. The bridge, with its repetition of "Take my hand / I'm not letting go / Till I see your joy and the life flow," is a powerful statement of commitment to helping and supporting one's loved one through all their struggles.

Overall, True is a moving song about the power of love to overcome fear and doubt, and the importance of being there for one's partner through both the challenges and the moments of joy.

Line by Line Meaning

Do you hear these words if I whisper?
I wonder if you can hear my words if I speak softly

Do you hear these words if I shout?
I wonder if you can hear my words if I speak loudly

If perfect love drove out fear Would you turn away in doubt?
If love could eliminate fear, would you still be doubtful?

Things come and things go
Everything is temporary, it comes and goes

Do you know that I love you? Oh Is it true can I love you? Oh
Do you believe that I actually love you, or is it impossible for me to love you?

Do you feel the pain when it cuts you up? Do you see the light when blind? I still feel love inside your heart Tho lies be in your mind
Do you experience pain and understand the truth even when blinded by darkness? Though you may believe lies, I still feel love inside your heart.

Is this what it's all about?
Is this the meaning of life?

Take my hand I'm not letting go Till I see your joy and the life flow
I won't let go of your hand until I see you filled with joy and living a fulfilling life

Do you know that I love you? Oh Is it true can I love you? Oh
Do you believe that I actually love you, or is it impossible for me to love you?

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