The TruthIndia Arie Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴Cause he is the truth Said he is so real And I love the way that he makes me feel And if I am a reflection of him Then I must be fly Cause his light, it shines so bright
I remember the very first day that I saw him I found myself immediately intrigued by him It's almost like I knew this man from another life Like back then maybe I was his husband Maybe he was my wife And even the things I don't like about him are fine with me Cause it's not hard for me to understand him Cause he's so much like me And it's truly my pleasure to share his company And I know it's God's gift to breathe the air he breathes
Cause he is the truth Said he is so real And I love the way that he makes me feel And if I am a reflection of him Then I must be fly Because his light, it shines so bright I wouldn't lie, no
Oh How can the same man that makes me so mad (do you know what he did??) Turn right around and kiss me so soft (girl, you know what he did?) If he ever left me I wouldn't even be sad, no 'Cause there's a blessing in every lesson And I'm glad that I know him at all
Cause he is the truth Said he is so real And I love the way that he makes me feel And if I am a reflection of him Then I must be fly Because his light, it shines so bright
I love the way he speaks I love the way he thinks I love the way that he treats his mama I love that gap in between his teeth Love him in every way that a woman can love a man From personal To universal But most of all it's unconditional You know what I'm talking about?
That's the way I feel And I always will There ain't no substitute for the truth Either it is or it isn't 'Cause he is the truth You see the truth it needs no proof Either it is or it isn't 'Cause he is the truth And you know the truth by the way it feels And if I am a reflection of him Then I must be fly
Because he is, yes he is (fly, light, bright) I wonder does he know
India Arie's song "The Truth" is a beautiful tribute to the love of her life. The song speaks about the depth of her feelings for this man and how he makes her feel. In the first verse, she starts by saying she loves him because he is the truth, he is real, and he makes her feel amazing. She goes on to say that if she is a reflection of him, then she must be beautiful because of the light that he shines. India then shares how she felt the first time she saw him, almost like they had known each other in a past life. She accepts all his flaws because she understands him, and it is her pleasure to share his company. Whenever she thinks about him, his light shines so bright, and it makes her feel beautiful.
India also shares how this man can make her so angry but then kiss her so softly. She explains that if he ever left her, she wouldn't be sad because she has learned something from their relationship. She then goes on to describe everything she loves about him, from the way he speaks and thinks to the way he treats his mother. It is all in the way he makes her feel, and she will always love him unconditionally because he is the truth.
Cause he is the truthI love him because he embodies honesty and authenticity.
Said he is so realHe is genuine and sincere.
And I love the way that he makes me feelHis presence brings me joy and a sense of peace.
And if I am a reflection of himIf I possess qualities similar to his, then I must be just as amazing as he is.
Then I must be flyI must have confidence and a radiance about me.
Cause his light, it shines so brightHe has a positive and uplifting influence on others.
I wouldn't lie, noI am not being insincere or deceptive.
I remember the very first day that I saw himI recall the moment I first came into contact with him.
I found myself immediately intrigued by himI was immediately captivated by him and wanted to know more about him.
It's almost like I knew this man from another lifeI feel such an intense connection with him that it feels like a spiritual or ancient bond.
Like back then maybe I was his husbandWe might have been partners in past lifetimes.
Maybe he was my wifeOur connection transcends gender or societal norms.
And even the things I don't like about him are fine with meI love and accept him for who he is, flaws and all.
Cause it's not hard for me to understand himI empathize and relate to him on a deep level.
Cause he's so much like meWe have many similarities and shared experiences.
And it's truly my pleasure to share his companyI enjoy being around him and feel grateful for our relationship.
And I know it's God's gift to breathe the air he breathesOur connection is a divine blessing and I cherish it.
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How can the same man that makes me so madHe has the ability to frustrate or disappoint me at times.
Turn right around and kiss me so softHe has the power to make me feel loved and adored.
If he ever left me I wouldn't even be sad, noI would not feel regretful or unhappy if our relationship ended, because I cherish the time we spent together.
'Cause there's a blessing in every lessonI acknowledge that experiences, even difficult ones, bring growth opportunities and valuable insights.
And I'm glad that I know him at allI feel grateful and blessed to have encountered this important person in my life.
I love the way he speaksI appreciate his communication style and find it attractive.
I love the way he thinksI admire his intellect and thought process.
I love the way that he treats his mamaI appreciate his respect and care for his mother, which reflects his character.
I love that gap in between his teethI find beauty in the small, unique details about him.
Love him in every way that a woman can love a manI have strong feelings of love and affection for him, as a partner and significant other.
From personalMy love for him is based on my own personal experiences and feelings.
To universalMy love for him extends beyond just ourselves, and represents a broader, more general sentiment of love.
But most of all it's unconditionalMy love for him transcends conditions or limitations, and is pure and unchanging.
You know what I'm talking about?Do you understand my perspective and feelings?
There ain't no substitute for the truthNothing can replace the genuine authenticity and honesty that he embodies.
Either it is or it isn'tThe truth is either present or absent, nothing in between.
'Cause he is the truthHe represents the pinnacle of honesty and authenticity.
You see the truth it needs no proofThe truth is self-evident and does not require additional explanation or evidence.
And you know the truth by the way it feelsThe truth resonates with your heart and innermost feelings.
And if I am a reflection of himIf I have qualities similar to his, then I must also embody the qualities of honesty and authenticity.
Then I must be flyThen I must have an aura of confidence and radiance about me.
Because he is, yes he is (fly, light, bright)Because he exudes confidence, positivity, and radiance.
I wonder does he knowI am curious if he is aware of his impact and power as a symbol of honesty and authenticity.
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