Truth or Dare
Tyla Lyrics

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Hold on
Did you say you're on your way?
Why now?
When you just went MIA
Message received, oh, now you want me back?
I know the procedure
Tryna come to my place, turn around
That's too far away, too far gone

(Ooh-ooh-ooh)
Can't handle what I am now
You're a fan now and I'm not what I was (ooh-ooh-ooh)
So tell me, are you down now? 'Cause I'm up now

So let's play truth or dare
Dare you to forget that you used to treat me just like anyone
Truth or dare? Is it true you care?
Now that you can see the love from everyone

Tell me
Now you care? (Ah) truth or dare?
Are you playing? Truth or dare
Tell me
Now you care? Truth or dare?
Are you playing? Truth or

Would you still want me if I didn't have it all? (All)
You could've had it with me but instead you gave it up (gave it up)
Tell me, when's it gonna get through to you (ooh)
Everybody needs somebody, but I can't feel, ooh
When they ask you questions 'bout me, tell 'em how you
How we could've gone places, but you were too impatient (ah)

(Ooh-ooh-ooh)
Can't handle what I am now
You're a fan now and I'm not what I was (ooh-ooh-ooh)
So tell me, are you down now? 'Cause I'm up now

So let's play truth or dare
Dare you to forget that you used to treat me just like anyone
Truth or dare? Is it true you care?
Now that you can see the love from everyone

Tell me
Now you care? (Ah) truth or dare?
Are you playing? Truth or dare
Tell me
Now you care? Truth or dare?

Are you playing? Truth or dare
Tell me

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics, Tyla explores the theme of a past relationship where her ex-lover suddenly reappears after going missing. She questions their motives for coming back into her life now and expresses her awareness of their attempt to win her over again. Tyla sings, "Did you say you're on your way? Why now? When you just went MIA. Message received, oh, now you want me back? I know the procedure. Tryna come to my place, turn around. That's too far away, too far gone." These lines reveal Tyla's resistance to allowing this person back into her life because she knows their past behavior.

Furthermore, Tyla acknowledges her personal growth and change since their separation. She sings, "Can't handle what I am now. You're a fan now and I'm not what I was." This suggests that Tyla has evolved and become a different person since their breakup. She questions if this person is genuinely interested in her now or if they are simply intrigued by her new status or popularity.

Tyla then challenges her ex-lover to a game of truth or dare, as a metaphorical way of probing their feelings towards her. She sings, "So let's play truth or dare. Dare you to forget that you used to treat me just like anyone. Truth or dare? Is it true you care? Now that you can see the love from everyone." This conveys Tyla's skepticism about their intentions and questions whether they now genuinely care about her or if they are simply influenced by external factors, such as the attention she receives from others.

In the final section of the lyrics, Tyla questions the depth of their connection and whether they would still want her if she didn't have her current success. She sings, "Would you still want me if I didn't have it all? You could've had it with me but instead you gave it up. Tell me, when's it gonna get through to you. Everybody needs somebody, but I can't feel." These lines highlight Tyla's frustration with their lack of understanding and emphasize that love should transcend materialistic factors.

Overall, the lyrics of "Truth or Dare" depict Tyla's guardedness and skepticism towards a past lover who reappears in her life. She questions their motives, reflects on her personal growth, and challenges their true feelings for her. Through these lyrics, Tyla explores the complex dynamics of a past relationship and the emotions that come with confronting a former lover.

Line by Line Meaning

Hold on
Wait a moment, pause

Did you say you're on your way?
Did you really say you're coming to see me?

Why now?
Why are you choosing this moment to come back?

When you just went MIA
When you disappeared without a trace

Message received, oh, now you want me back?
So you ignored me, but now you're trying to make amends?

I know the procedure
I know how this goes

Tryna come to my place, turn around
Trying to come back into my life, but it's too late

That's too far away, too far gone
You're too distant and the opportunity has passed

(Ooh-ooh-ooh) Can't handle what I am now
You can't handle who I've become

You're a fan now and I'm not what I was (ooh-ooh-ooh)
You're interested in me now, but I've changed

So tell me, are you down now? 'Cause I'm up now
Are you ready to join me, now that I'm successful?

So let's play truth or dare
Let's engage in a game of revealing honesty or daring actions

Dare you to forget that you used to treat me just like anyone
I challenge you to erase how you once treated me like everyone else

Truth or dare? Is it true you care?
Are you being honest about your feelings for me?

Now that you can see the love from everyone
Now that you witness how others love and support me

Tell me Now you care? (Ah) truth or dare?
Do you really care now? Will you be honest about it?

Are you playing? Truth or dare
Are you participating sincerely in this game?

Would you still want me if I didn't have it all? (All)
If I didn't possess everything I do, would you still desire me?

You could've had it with me but instead you gave it up (gave it up)
You had the opportunity to experience it all with me, but you let it slip away

Tell me, when's it gonna get through to you (ooh)
When will you understand the importance of this?

Everybody needs somebody, but I can't feel, ooh
Everyone requires companionship, but I am unable to sense it

When they ask you questions 'bout me, tell 'em how you
When people inquire about me, tell them about you

How we could've gone places, but you were too impatient (ah)
How we could have achieved great things if you hadn't been so hasty