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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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

A.T.P Soldat

The comment are just full with people swearing and talking fire about this song so I decided to write a lyrics for those who wants to sing along with this song.Here's the lyrics.Correct me if there is any mistakes.

[Verse 1: Charlie]
I don't trust them
Won't fall in their control
I see through you
Won't steal away my soul
The truth only I, only I know


[Chorus: Troy]
Everything's fake
We're onto you
Your lies are nothing new, no
We are the way
We are the one truth
Got eyes on you
We see your every move so
We are not afraid
We are the ones to fear
We seek the truth
We'll put an end to you and all your lies


[Verse 2: Charlie]
No evidence, my beliefs, they makе no sense
Reptilians, mind-controlling aliеns
Fight back, we can take them, I am enlightened
Not insane, tinfoil shields my brain
Truth is feign we're pawns in their game
Follow me and watch illusions fall, I'm not delusional
Follow me!

[Bridge: Charlie and Troy]
They're all laughing at me
But I don't mind, in my eyes they're wrong
I'll wait 'til I'm proven right
Awake, ready to fight
Trust me
You'll follow

Leave behind

[Chorus: Troy]
Everything's fake
We're on to you
Your lies are nothing new, no
We are the way
We are the one truth
Got eyes on you
We see your every move so
We are not afraid
We are the ones to fear
We seek the truth
We'll put an end to you and all your lies
And all your lies



All comments from YouTube:

austin bevis

I like how he’s now arguably the most famous person that was in hunger games

kai moomjian

@austin bevis yes sir

austin bevis

@kai moomjian does it really? I’m honored

kai moomjian

This comment circles youtube and I f*cking love it

33 Years Old

@Christopher Webb Jennifer Lawrence is definitely more popular than Charles
By brand recognition, more people know who she is than Charles
You can test this by going outside, which you probably haven't done recently since you think a YouTuber is more famous than an actual movie star

Diz

​@Mackan AMVs Ask your family then, do the test, I'm sure you are wrong, they may not know exactly who she is or what did she star in, but they will be like "hmm, think i heard that name, ain't that some famous actress?"
The fact that you don't know how famous footballers are tells me everything I need to know.
Kinda obvious Zlatan is more famous than her, that's not an argument.
Fact that famous ppl are less bothered in europe is due to cultural differences, not cause they get less recognition.

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Giga_sad

You can tell by this style that charlie is a true 2000s kid

Boo T

@MorsAlbum my sister also got me into it lol

Diz

​@MorsAlbum you said the exact opposite of that, now you are backtracking and changing your argument, and even then you are still wrong, the culture was very much alive for 00 kids
the amount of likes in this comment proves that, so...again, ur tripping

MorsAlbum

@Diz yeah no shit? i literally said that, but 00 kids weren't ever really scene kids, most 00 kids may know OF it, but 90s kids were the ones that were ACTUALLY scene kids and know the ins and outs of the style and can more easily apply it to their own music compared to 00 kids

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