Truth
Twin Caverns Lyrics
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Lover don't you dare hide
Come over, figure me out
Scream & shout
Your water come wine I drown
I am held back by hands I grow
Too lucky to tell the truth
Too blind to know
They're drowning in their own blood
Hey do I terrify?
Close your curtains so we can hold
Ourselves on the line
Let it lie
On this ghost of a heart untold
It is cold but I do not mind
Too blind to know
Islands only do depart
They're drowning in their own blood
Pick you up, tear you apart
Stitch me up with your honour
Islands only do depart
Stare me down
I spit you out
The lyrics of Twin Caverns's song "Truth" are intriguing and thought-provoking. The song starts with a call to slow down and not rush through life because there's still time. The next few lines are directed towards a lover, urging them to reveal their true self and not hide behind a façade. The lines "Your water come wine I drown" can be interpreted as the intensity of the emotions that would overpower her when he is around. The singer then talks about being held back by hands while simultaneously being too lucky to admit a hidden truth. The line "Islands only to depart, they're drowning in their own blood" hints at the loneliness and isolation that the singer feels, which is a recurring theme in the song.
In the chorus of the song, the singer implores the listener to close their curtains to create a safe and intimate space. The upcoming lines imply that this space is where the lovers can be real and not hide behind a façade. The lines "On this ghost of a heart untold, it is cold but I do not mind" suggest that the singer is comfortable exploring deeper emotions, even if it is painful. The line "Pick you up, tear you apart, stitch me up with your honor" indicates that the relationship is intense and volatile. The song ends with the line "Stare me down, I spit you out," signifying that the relationship has come to a tragic end.
Line by Line Meaning
Slow down we are not out of time
Take a breath and relax because we still have time to achieve what we want.
Lover don't you dare hide
Don't keep your feelings from me, be honest and open.
Come over, figure me out
Get closer to me and try to understand me.
Scream & shout
Express yourself fully and don't hold back.
Your water come wine I drown
Your love can be overwhelming and consuming to the point where I lose myself.
I am held back by hands I grow
I am limiting myself from achieving my true potential due to my own fears and doubts.
Too lucky to tell the truth
I am fortunate but unable to share my innermost feelings.
Too blind to know
I am ignorant and unaware of what is really going on.
Islands only to depart
We are only meant to be temporary and will eventually go our separate ways.
They're drowning in their own blood
Others are struggling and suffering in their own problems and cannot help themselves.
Hey do I terrify?
Am I scaring you away with my honesty and openness?
Close your curtains so we can hold
Let's have some privacy so we can be intimate and vulnerable together.
Ourselves on the line
We are putting ourselves at risk emotionally by being open and honest with each other.
Let it lie
Let's not dwell on the past and move forward.
On this ghost of a heart untold
I have an untold and haunting emotional pain that I cannot express.
It is cold but I do not mind
I am emotionally detached and unaffected by our situation.
Pick you up, tear you apart
I can be both caring and destructive in a relationship.
Stitch me up with your honour
Repair my emotional wounds with your honesty and integrity.
Stare me down
Look at me directly and confront your own feelings.
I spit you out
I am rejecting you and our relationship.
Writer(s): Louise Millar, Michael Macias
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