You Should Know the Truth
Unveiling the Truth: Bloc Party's Revelations in 'You Should Know'
Lyrics
Was it something that you felt? (Not certain of it)
Uncertainty about whether a feeling was experienced.
Was it something that you meant? (Not wrong about it)
Uncertainty about the intention behind an action.
Do you remember who you were before?
Reflecting on one's identity and past.
I picked you up, on West forty-four
Recalling a specific location, West forty-four, where an encounter happened.
You should know the truth, you should know the truth, you
Emphasis on the importance of knowing the truth, repeated for emphasis.
You should know the truth, you should know the truth, you
-You should know the truth, you should know the truth, you
-You should know the truth, you should know the truth, you
-I was only playing nice ('cause I wanted something)
Admitting to only being kind or pleasant for personal gain.
I was only listening (I was on the mend then)
Listening or being attentive only when recovering from a difficult situation.
Giving your light to nameless boys
Sharing affection or attention with anonymous individuals.
Giving that light to anyone
Indiscriminately offering attention to anyone.
You should know the truth, you should know the truth, you
Repeated emphasis on the importance of knowing the truth.
You should know the truth, you should know the truth, you
-You should know the truth, you should know the truth, you
-You should know the truth, you should know the truth, you
-Was I shady and obscene?
Questioning if one's behavior was suspicious and offensive.
Was it the worst it had ever been?
Considering if the situation was the most challenging ever encountered.
Do you remember what you had to do
Prompting a recollection of actions before a significant realization.
Before I saw something in you?
Reflecting on the moment when something valuable was perceived in the person being addressed.
From the start, I made it clear
Expressing upfront honesty from the beginning of a relationship.
I could only try to be sincere
Committing to sincerity and honesty, even if initial attempts fail.
And if that failed I would keep my word
Promise to uphold one's word even in challenging situations.
Oh, what's wrong with being kept, my love?
Questioning the issue with being devoted and true in love.
You deserve the truth, You deserve the truth, you
Repeated assertion that the person being addressed deserves the truth.
You deserve the truth, You deserve the truth, you
-You deserve the truth, You deserve the truth, you
-You deserve the truth, You deserve the truth, you, you
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