Truth Be Told
Embracing Vulnerability: Unveiling the Struggles of Self-Discovery in 'Truth Be Told'
Lyrics
I tried to be an island, yeah
I attempted to isolate myself emotionally
I know, I know, I know
Acknowledgment or self-awareness of the attempt
I tried to be a modern man
I tried to conform to modern ideals of masculinity
I know, I know, I know
Recognition of the attempt with repetition
I tried to be a picket fence
I attempted to embody the stability of a picket fence
I broke, I broke, I broke
Recognition of failure with repetition
I wonder where my courage went
Expressing uncertainty about personal courage
I broke, I broke, I broke
Acknowledgment of personal breakdown
How toothless of me to think I could learn to wait
Admitting vulnerability and inadequacy in waiting
Oh, I know
Acknowledgment or acceptance of the situation
Why am I so destitute while I'm holding out for a soul?
Questioning one's own financial and emotional poverty
I deal in absolutes when I try to take control,
Describing a tendency to be rigid and controlling
Truth be told.
Reiteration of a forthcoming truth or revelation
I tried to be more common sense
Trying to be more grounded and sensible
I know, I know, I know
Recognition of the attempt with repetition
A portrait of my elegance
Describing oneself as a portrayal of grace and refinement
I know, I know, I know
Recognition of the attempt with repetition
I whispered something delicate
Expressing a tender or fragile sentiment
I broke
Acknowledging a personal breakdown
I broke
Reiteration of personal breakdown
How ruthless of me to think I can stand the chase
Acknowledging the ruthlessness in pursuing something
How foolish of me to think I can change my shape
Admitting foolishness in attempting to change oneself
Oh, I know
Acknowledgment or acceptance of the situation
I am so destitute when I'm holding out for a soul
Questioning personal destitution while seeking a connection
I deal in absolutes when I try to take control,
Describing a tendency to be rigid and controlling
Truth be told
Reiteration of a forthcoming truth or revelation
The crisis of me, my identity in blood
Describing a personal crisis and identity tied to blood
How spineless of me to think I don't have the guts
Admitting a lack of courage and determination
I won't be toothless and I'll finally be enough.
Expressing a determination not to be vulnerable and to be enough
Oh, I know
Acknowledgment or acceptance of the situation
I am so destitute when I'm holding out for a soul
Questioning personal destitution while seeking a connection
I deal in absolutes when I try to take control.
Describing a tendency to be rigid and controlling
My body follows suit when the winter gets so cold,
Describing physical reactions to emotional coldness
Truth be told.
Reiteration of a forthcoming truth or revelation
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