[Chorus 1: Hal Cimko]
You ain't gotta lie, no mask to wear
For honesty, a light, dispels the gloom
The burden of deceit, a heavy yoke
Unraveled in the warmth of open hearts
Let earnest tales rise forth like morning sun
To kiss the cheek with warmth, to break the chill
[Verse 1: Chinko the Prophet]
In every truth, a story finds its voice
A melody that lingers on the breeze
So cast aside the weight of false pretense
Embrace your flaws, your beauty, scars alike
For in the naked truth lies freedom's spark
A path where courage blooms, and joy takes flight
In whispered tones, the shadows twist and weave
A dance of words beneath the silver moon
Yet truth, as bright as stars in midnight’s cloak
Commands the heart to speak with steady breath
In whispered tones, the darkness softly sighs
A tale of masks that cloak the heart within
For honesty, a rare and precious gem
Is often veiled by fears we dare not voice
You ain’t gotta lie to shade the sun
Nor twist the thread of words to weave a tale
The weight of truth, though heavy on the soul
Shall guide you through the labyrinth of doubt
Each secret kept is but a fleeting breath
Yet courage found in openness transforms
The mirror speaks in quiet, honest tones
Reflecting shadows where authenticity blooms
Embrace the light, let falsehoods fade away
[Chorus 1: Hal Cimko]
You ain't gotta lie, no mask to wear
For honesty, a light, dispels the gloom
The burden of deceit, a heavy yoke
Unraveled in the warmth of open hearts
Let earnest tales rise forth like morning sun
To kiss the cheek with warmth, to break the chill
[Bridge: Aremaich]
To you, I speak, with courage in my chest
The world around us spins on threads of fate
Yet honesty, it weaves a stronger cloth
In every heart that dares to lay it bare
Why mask the soul with veils of false pretense?
Each word unspools a tapestry of self
[Verse 2: Chinko the Prophet & Aremaich]
Embrace the flaws, the stumbles, all the scars
For in these tales, our true humanity shines (You ain't–)
Let whispers fall like autumn leaves, once bright
Embrace the strength that comes from wearing truth
For in your eyes, a spark of fire burns
You ain't gotta lie; just let your heart speak
So stand with me, as truth begins to bloom
A garden rich with stories intertwined
Together we will chase away the doubt (You ain't gotta lie)
And rise above the noise the world imparts
With every breath, let honesty prevail
For in this life, authenticity reigns
You ain't gotta lie, just walk your own path
And know the beauty found in being real (You ain't gotta lie)
[Chorus 2: Aremaich & Rodney Menhennett]
In shadows deep where whispers weave their tale
You ain't gotta lie; the heart's a mirror
Reflecting truths too raw for fragile minds
Beneath the surface, honesty resides
A wellspring of the soul, unmasked and bold
Why burden lips with words that twist and turn?
Each fib a weight, each tale a gilded cage
That traps the spirit in a web of doubt
Embrace the light that truth may bring to you
For naked honesty is strength
[Verse 3: Aremaich]
For naked honesty is strength, not shame
The world can often twist its vibrant hue
Yet in the quiet, courage speaks its name
A simple "yes" or "no" can shift the skies
And weave connection where illusions fade
So let your voice ring clear, without compare
Let vulnerability set free your heart
You ain't gotta lie; authenticity
Is where the truest bonds of love are born
Release the burdens held by silence still
And stand with open arms to greet the dawn
For in realness lies the path to peace
And freedom flows from telling what is true
[Chorus 2: Aremaich & Rodney Menhennett]
In shadows deep where whispers weave their tale
You ain't gotta lie; the heart's a mirror
Reflecting truths too raw for fragile minds
Beneath the surface, honesty resides
A wellspring of the soul, unmasked and bold
Why burden lips with words that twist and turn?
Each fib a weight, each tale a gilded cage
That traps the spirit in a web of doubt
Embrace the light that truth may bring to you
For naked honesty is strength, not shame
