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The Truth Lyrics by Staind

The Illusion of Progress

2008

[Verse 1]
It's 3 AM, it's cold outside, and you can't sleep
Is it from your conscience talking, to the skeletons you keep
Every time you try to speak, only craziness comes out
But she can't turn the other cheek, and you can't help how it comes out

[Chorus]
So when did you decide
To embrace what you hate to survive?
'Cause that's not what got us here

[Verse 2]
It's 8 AM and still no sleep, but you don't care
I don't know why I keep on calling, doesn't get us anywhere
'Cause every time I try to speak, you never let my words come out
I can't turn the other cheek, and I can't help how this comes out

[Chorus]
So when did you decide
To embrace what you hate to survive?
'Cause that's not what got us here

[Post-Chorus]
Honestly
I don't know how you could see
Something you once saw in me
Just another volunteer

[Bridge]
To wonder if you ever lie awake in bed
And think about the things you said
Your dedication shows
But you can't see, your eyes are closed
And all the promises you made to me
They seem to fade and leave me
With this disappointment
That these words could never show

[Verse 3]
When your ride is over
And you're hanging by a thread
As your house of cards is falling
Just remember what I said

[Chorus]
So when did you decide
To embrace what you hate to survive?
'Cause that's not what got us here

[Post-Chorus]
And honestly
I don't know how you could see
Something you once saw in me
Just another volunteer
For you to bleed
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About “The Truth” by Staind

Read the complete lyrics to "The Truth" by Staind from the album "The Illusion of Progress" in 2008. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Nu-Metal, Alternative Metal, Alternative Rock.

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"The Truth" is credited to Staind. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Truth" appears on "The Illusion of Progress" in 2008.

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