The Truth
Trent Willmon
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Tell 'em all I'm on vacation Say I went to visit friends That you ain't seen or heard from me in quite a while When they ask you where Ive been Tell 'em I'm out on the west coast where it don't ever rain And I'm probably doing fine [Chorus] Just don't tell 'em I've gone crazy That I'm still strung out over you Tell 'em anything you want to Just don't tell 'em all the truth Don't tell 'em all the truth Tell 'em all I'm out in Vegas Throwing every dollar I have away Tell 'em that I must be into something bad for me cause I sure lost a lot of weight Tell 'em I'm out on the road with some old Rock n Roll Band Living like a Gypsy King [Chorus] The truth is that I'm asking you to lie We both know that it ain't right If you ever loved me please Baby have mercy on me Tell 'em anything you want to Just don't tell 'em all the truth Don't tell 'em all the truth I still need you Yeah baby thats the truth I still love you Yeah baby thats the truth
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Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"The Truth" is a song that was co-written by Trent Willmon and Ashley Monroe. Jason Aldean recorded and released the song.
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Release InformationJason Aldean released the song in July 2009 as the second single from his album "Wide Open."
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Chart SuccessThe song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. This marked Aldean's third number one hit on this chart.
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Certification"The Truth" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Style and LyricsMusically, "The Truth" falls in the genre of country music and is known for its strong vocal performance by Aldean.
- Lyrically, the song is about a man pleading with a woman to lie about the end of their relationship to make it less painful.
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Song MeaningTrent Willmon, the co-writer of the song, had an idea to write a song where the truth is the worst thing you could hear, and the best lie is love—the opposite of the common saying, "The truth will set you free". This idea became the central theme of "The Truth".
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Music VideoA music video directed by Deaton-Flanigen Productions was released for this song where Jason Aldean is performing at a concert.
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Song ReceptionCritics have praised the song for its heartfelt performance, vivid storytelling, and the raw emotion conveyed through the lyrics and music.
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Live PerformancesAldean typically includes "The Truth" in his live concert setlists, and it always receives a strong response from the audience.
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Influence and Impact"The Truth" was influential in establishing Jason Aldean as one of the leading male country artists of the late 2000s and early 2010s. It also helped to increase the popularity and recognition of Trent Willmon as a songwriter.
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