Truth
The The Band Lyrics


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Isn't it lovely when you call me
Say you're sorry
I'm repeating myself again
Tell me all the things you think I wanna hear
So yeah I'm angry
And I couldn't even say this for a while
You're still sitting on the truth
I can't get the taste of you out of my mouth
You're a ghost always somehow hanging around
But that's not news to anyone
'Cuz you lie then cry about how I don't understand you
And you blame the world for all the things that you can't do
The truth is I'm just over it
Yeah the truth is your excuses don't mean I'm done
Does it sound like I'm done?
This is only half the truth
Hey lovely can you tell me why
'Cuz I don't understand it
You lie, make me cry, say your hands are tied
Like I'm supposed to believe that
You didn't kiss him, you didn't call her
You say you want me then screw me over
I can't trust the words coming out of their mouths
Still talking to ghosts but they're letting me down
'Cuz you lie then cry about how I don't understand you
And you blame the world for all the things that you can't do
The truth is I'm just over it
Yeah the truth is your excuses don't mean I'm done
Does it sound like I'm done?
This is only half the truth
I'm taking it back
Everything that I said
That was ever nice about you
So I'll take it all back
You'll never see me again
Oh don't you wish it were true?
'Cuz you lie then cry about how I don't understand you
And you blame the world for everything that you try to ruin
The truth is I'm not over it yet
The truth is it's all stuck in my head again
No, you didn't leave you got left
The details change when you tell the story
Again and again and again and again and again oh




Again and again and again and again and again oh
'Cuz it's only half the truth

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Truth" by The The Band are about a person who has been lied to repeatedly by their partner, who always apologizes, makes excuses, and blames others for their mistakes. The singer is angry and can't stop thinking about their partner, even though they are hurt and disappointed by their behavior. The song also touches upon the idea of trust and how it can be incredibly difficult to regain once it has been lost. The singer wants to move on from their partner but finds it hard to let go of the truth and the hurt.


The lyrics of "Truth" are poignant and relatable to many people who have experienced being lied to or deceived by someone they love. The songwriter does an excellent job of capturing the feeling of betrayal, hurt, and pent-up anger that can occur in these situations. The lyrics are raw, honest, and emotional, making them easy to connect with on a personal level.


Line by Line Meaning

Isn't it lovely when you call me
It feels nice when you call me.


Say you're sorry
Apologize for your mistakes.


I'm repeating myself again
I am saying the same thing again and again.


Tell me all the things you think I wanna hear
Say things that you think will make me happy.


So yeah I'm angry
I am really upset and angry about something.


And I couldn't even say this for a while
I couldn't express my feelings for a long time.


You're still sitting on the truth
You are not telling me the truth.


I can't get the taste of you out of my mouth
I can't forget you and how you treated me.


You're a ghost always somehow hanging around
You are like a haunting memory that I can't shake off.


But that's not news to anyone
Everyone already knows that you are not trustworthy.


'Cuz you lie then cry about how I don't understand you
You lie to me and then play the victim when I confront you about it.


And you blame the world for all the things that you can't do
You make excuses and blame others for your own shortcomings.


The truth is I'm just over it
The truth is, I have had enough of your lies and excuses.


Yeah the truth is your excuses don't mean I'm done
Just because you have an excuse doesn't mean I will forgive you.


Does it sound like I'm done?
Do you think I am ready to move on?


This is only half the truth
I have not even revealed the whole truth yet.


Hey lovely can you tell me why
Can you please explain your actions to me?


'Cuz I don't understand it
I don't get why you acted the way you did.


You lie, make me cry, say your hands are tied
You deceive me, make me upset, and claim that you can't do anything.


Like I'm supposed to believe that
You expect me to believe your lies.


You didn't kiss him, you didn't call her
You are denying actions that you actually did.


You say you want me then screw me over
You claim to care for me, but you hurt me instead.


I can't trust the words coming out of their mouths
I don't trust anything anyone says anymore.


Still talking to ghosts but they're letting me down
I am still holding onto a memory that is not serving me well.


'Cuz it's only half the truth
This is just a part of the truth, not the whole thing.


I'm taking it back
I regret saying anything nice about you.


Everything that I said
All the things that I mentioned earlier.


That was ever nice about you
That used to be positive about you.


So I'll take it all back
I take everything back, I don't mean it anymore.


You'll never see me again
I am leaving and you will never see me again.


Oh don't you wish it were true?
Do you actually want me to go?


The truth is I'm not over it yet
I am still hurt and affected by the situation.


The truth is it's all stuck in my head again
I can't stop thinking about it.


No, you didn't leave you got left
I did not leave you, I am the one who was done wrong and chose to move on.


The details change when you tell the story
You change the story every time you tell it.


Again and again and again and again and again oh
You keep doing it over and over again.


'Cuz it's only half the truth
This is just a part of the truth, not the whole thing.




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Written by: Arden Kurhayez, Courtney Kurhayez

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