Benders released his début album simply as Kyteman: The Hermit Sessions (2009) was a tremendous success in The Netherlands, the accompanying live shows (performed by Kyteman's Hiphop Orkest) possibly even more so.
Benders' second longplayer as Kyteman was released under the new moniker The Kyteman Orchestra: the self-titled The Kyteman Orchestra album was released in March 2012, three years after his Kyteman début and one year after his Kytecrash jazz side-project with fellow Dutch trumpeter, Eric Vloeimans.
Truth or Dare
The Kyteman Orchestra Lyrics
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I’m looking for a lighter.
I thought I made a mess but I found a new messiah.
Honesty prevails even if I light her
up in the middle of a square. Don’t worry,
it’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
I’m a liar for
everytime I speak the truth someone’s gonna die in here.
Compulsive liar liar. Pants on fire fire weapons daily. Lady Justice is one lazy lady. Don’t mistake me for no narcoleptic with an awfully thick manifest going on target practice.
Fact is, conviction is a figment of interpretation, if any jerk can make a stand I’m sure that I can fake it. Why is it that if you speak the truth to a crew
that believes in you but doesn’t vibrate with you like a speaker do you’re unbelievable. Does that make a shared truth unachievable? Or does it make the lie unbeatable. Sign on the dotted line, swear on a medieval books. Intermittently I speak on what’s hitting me in the head in a way that you think I’m kidding thee. My genetically altered bullshit intolerance saves me your biases and thus makes me a liar.
Truth is like a language with no native speakers left.
Its poetry is speechless and it can’t be caught in human being’s breath.
But it’s our only way to live, until the day of our death.
It’s truth or dare.
Hot damnit I dare you to remember when you entered, as the placenta. God’s afterbirth. Cursed to be runners up, and it hurts bad, don’t it? Double daredevillish, takes facts at face value, I don’t face facts. Ever. Things will never appear to be anything like I imagined that living might be like. I see at night like in daylight. Don’t play like you stand up when you ain’t right. I dare you. Money will fuck black and date white. I dare you. Get with that bitch, put a ring on that finger and carry her home. As we behold the most daring adventures and thickening plots as they unfold and happen to any man, woman and soul that knows truth is silver but daring is gold.
Truth is like a language with no native speakers left.
Its poetry is speechless and it can’t be caught in human being’s breath.
But it’s our only way to live, until the day of our death.
Are you aware?
You gotta live life to the limit out here.
Dare to grab a jetpack.
Track that insecurity, follow that fear now, ‘cause
it’s the only way to start things, and to end ‘em in the clear. It’s truth or dare.
[Truth or dare]
[Truth or dare]
[It’s truth or dare]
The lyrics to The Kyteman Orchestra's song Truth Or Dare are a powerful commentary on the nature of truth and the human tendency to lie. The singer is not looking for the light, but rather a lighter, indicating a desire to engage in destructive behavior. However, they have found a new messiah, suggesting that they have found hope in something or someone new. The singer acknowledges the importance of honesty, even if it is difficult and painful to do so. The singer seems to be someone who struggles with compulsive lying, which they see as a defense mechanism against the harshness of reality. They express frustration with the justice system and the prevalence of lies in society, and seem to imply that lying can be a way to gain power and manipulate others.
The chorus, "Truth is like a language with no native speakers left," suggests that truth is a difficult and elusive concept, and that our ability to speak it may be compromised by societal and personal biases. The singer dares listeners to remember their origins and confront their fears and insecurities, arguing that this is the only way to truly live life to the fullest. The final lines, "it’s truth or dare," suggest that we must constantly choose between telling the truth or living in a world of lies and deceit.
Overall, the song is a powerful meditation on the nature of truth and honesty, and the ways in which lies can become a crutch for those struggling to cope with the difficulties of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I’m not looking for the light.
I'm not searching for enlightenment or positivity.
I’m looking for a lighter.
I am seeking a tool to ignite something, perhaps a fire or a dangerous experiment.
I thought I made a mess but I found a new messiah.
I believed I created chaos and disorder, but I discovered a new leader or inspiration to follow.
Honesty prevails even if I light her up in the middle of a square. Don’t worry, it’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
Even if I reveal a painful or truthful fact, the truth will come out and I am standing by my own account of events.
I’m a liar for every time I speak the truth someone’s gonna die in here.
When I am honest, it will cause harm or conflict among others and so, I must sometimes conceal the truth.
Compulsive liar liar. Pants on fire fire weapons daily. Lady Justice is one lazy lady. Don’t mistake me for no narcoleptic with an awfully thick manifest going on target practice.
I have a habit of lying, with a fiery intent to cause harm or violence and I do not want to be confused with someone who is lazy or ineffectual when it comes to achieving their goals.
Fact is, conviction is a figment of interpretation, if any jerk can make a stand I’m sure that I can fake it.
The truth is that belief or conviction is based on subjective interpretation, so even if someone foolish can claim they have a strong stance, I can certainly pretend to be just as resolute.
Why is it that if you speak the truth to a crew that believes in you but doesn’t vibrate with you like a speaker do you’re unbelievable.
Even when one tells the truth to a group of supporters, if they do not share the same passion or energy, their honesty is often disregarded or dismissed.
Does that make a shared truth unachievable? Or does it make the lie unbeatable.
If a common truth cannot be obtained, is it an indication that false information is more enduring or unbeatable?
Sign on the dotted line, swear on a medieval book. Intermittently I speak on what’s hitting me in the head in a way that you think I’m kidding thee. My genetically altered bullshit intolerance saves me your biases, and thus makes me a liar.
I will officially agree to terms or take an oath on an outdated text, but sometimes I will speak candidly about wild ideas or thoughts that others may think I'm joking about. However, my innate resistance to intolerable nonsense saves me from the personal biases of others, which in turn makes me deceitful.
Truth is like a language with no native speakers left. Its poetry is speechless and it can’t be caught in human being’s breath. But it’s our only way to live, until the day of our death. It’s truth or dare.
The value of truth is elusive, without a natural fluency, and existing beyond human expression in its poeticism. Nonetheless, it is the only dependable way to live life and make choices, as either accepting the reality presented or being brave enough to challenge it.
Hot damnit I dare you to remember when you entered, as the placenta. God’s afterbirth. Cursed to be runners up, and it hurts bad, don’t it? Double dare-devilish, takes facts at face value, I don’t face facts. Ever.
I dare you to recall your origin, a gross image of being the discarded remains of childbirth as a way of illustrating our undesirable existence. It's tough to face reality and our inferiority, so instead, I challenge authority and take risks without regarding their potential consequences.
Things will never appear to be anything like I imagined that living might be like. I see at night like in daylight. Don’t play like you stand up when you ain’t right. I dare you. Money will fuck black and date white. I dare you. Get with that bitch, put a ring on that finger and carry her home. As we behold the most daring adventures and thickening plots as they unfold and happen to any man, woman and soul that knows truth is silver but daring is gold.
Life is never as perfect as it is depicted in our dreams, with our vision being so clear at night that it could very well be day. Don't act like everything is fine when it's not. I challenge you to test your prejudices by experiencing different socioeconomic realities, both in terms of race and financial status. I dare you! Take a chance on love, put a ring on someone and commit to them. We bear witness to life's most bold and complicated stories, occurring to anyone, regardless of their gender or identity. Although truth may be valuable, taking risks and living adventurously is even more precious.
Are you aware? You gotta live life to the limit out here. Dare to grab a jetpack. Track that insecurity, follow that fear now, ‘cause it’s the only way to start things and to end ‘em in the clear. It’s truth or dare.
Do you comprehend what I'm saying? You must embrace life to the fullest and pursue your wildest ambitions. Seize the day! Confront your insecurities and face your fears for they are the necessary steps towards success and contentment, as only by taking risks and being bold can you hope to conclude any task or problem with clarity. Truth or Dare, it's up to you to decide if honesty is the best policy or if daring is the only way out.
Contributed by Kaitlyn T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.