Tell the Truth
The Sweet Lyrics
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you´re a rock & roll widow
But where is the girl
that I used to know
Your friends try to blame me
but you know that it´s crazy
Tell the truth - I can´t take anymore
Tell the truth - I just can´t take no more
Or turn - Or turn me lose
Tell - Tell the truth
Or turn - Or turn me lose
I gave you my world
and you gave me nothing
But it´s never enough
there´s always one more thing
Can´t stop what I do
it´s the only thing that gets me through
Tell the truth - I can´t take anymore
Tell the truth - I just can´t take no more
Tell - Tell the truth
Or turn - Or turn me lose
Tell - Tell the truth
Or turn - Or turn me lose
Tell - Tell the truth
Tell - Tell the truth
Or turn - Or turn me lose
Tell - Tell the truth
Or turn - Or turn me lose
Tell - Tell the truth
The lyrics to The Sweet’s song “Tell the Truth” detail the frustrations of a failing relationship. The singer is accused by his partner’s friends of neglecting her, but he knows that their accusations are false. He pleads with his partner to tell the truth about what is really going on between them, as he is unable to tolerate the constant misunderstandings and false accusations any longer. He feels as though he has given everything he can to the relationship, but his partner has given him nothing in return. Despite this, he is unable to stop what he does (presumably performing rock and roll music) as it is the only way he knows how to cope.
The song is a poignant reflection on the challenges of being in a high profile relationship, particularly for someone in the rock and roll industry. It speaks to the difficulties of maintaining a sense of self in the midst of fame and scrutiny, and the challenges of communicating with a partner who may not understand the pressures involved. The repeated refrain of “tell the truth” is a desperate plea for honesty and transparency in a relationship that seems to be falling apart at the seams.
Line by Line Meaning
In the eyes of the world
Despite the way others may see you
you're a rock & roll widow
You're seen as someone who has lost their partner to the lifestyle of rock and roll
But where is the girl
I'm looking for the person I used to know
that I used to know
The one who was different from who you are now
Your friends try to blame me
Your friends are trying to hold me responsible
but you know that it's crazy
But you know that it's not true
Tell the truth - I can't take anymore
Please be honest, I can't handle this anymore
Tell the truth - I just can't take no more
I'm at my wit's end, be truthful with me
Tell - Tell the truth
Please, just tell me the facts
Or turn - Or turn me lose
Otherwise, I'll leave
I gave you my world
I devoted myself to you
and you gave me nothing
And yet, I receive nothing in return
But it's never enough
No matter what I do, it's not adequate
there's always one more thing
There's always another demand or expectation
Can't stop what I do
I can't stop living this life
it's the only thing that gets me through
It's the only thing that gives me purpose
Tell - Tell the truth
Please, tell me the truth
Or turn - Or turn me lose
Otherwise, I'll have no choice but to leave
Tell - Tell the truth
I need to know what's really going on
Or turn - Or turn me lose
There's only so much uncertainty and confusion I can handle
Tell - Tell the truth
I need you to be honest with me
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW SCOTT, GARY MOBERLEY, STEPHEN PRIEST
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