Is It True
Love's Betrayal: Unveiling the Truth in Brenda Lee's 'Is It True'
Lyrics
Listen to the talk that's going around town
There are rumors circulating in town.
Everywhere you go they're spreading it around
Gossip is spreading everywhere you go.
Saying that you've gone and found another one
People are saying that you have found someone else.
Is it true, my love?
The speaker questions the truth of these rumors, addressing their love.
What about the ring you gave me yesterday?
Referring to a recent gift (ring) as evidence of commitment.
Is it hard for me to throw it all away
Expressing difficulty in letting go of the relationship.
As you said goodbye, if you have no lie
Asking if the goodbye was sincere and devoid of deception.
Is it true my love?
The speaker questions the honesty of the departure.
Don't you know, don't you know
Expressing emotional distress and seeking confirmation.
You're making me blue
Highlighting the sadness caused by the situation.
Baby, baby say it isn't, say it isn't true
Pleading for the denial of the rumors.
Coming down the street the story looks the same
Observing that the story being told is consistent.
Everyone I meet is whispering your name
People are quietly mentioning the subject's name.
Saying that you've gone and found another one
Reiterating the claim that the person has found someone new.
Is it true, my love?
The speaker questions the truth of these repeated rumors.
Saying that you've gone and found another one
Repetition of the suspicion regarding finding another person.
Is it true, my love?
The speaker reiterates the question about the truth of these rumors.
Don't you know, don't you know
Expressing emotional distress and seeking confirmation again.
You're making me blue
Reiterating the emotional impact of the situation.
Baby, baby say it isn't, say it isn't true
Requesting a denial of the rumored infidelity.
Coming down the street the story looks the same
Repetition of the observation that the story remains consistent.
Everyone I meet is whispering your name
Continued mention of people whispering the subject's name.
Saying that you've gone and found another one
Reiterating the claim that the person has found someone new.
Is it true, my love?
Final questioning of the truth behind the rumors.
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