Truth Is

Fantasia

About Truth Is

"Truth Is" is the first single released by Fantasia from her debut album, Free Yourself. The song peaked at number twenty-one on the Billboard Hot 100 and had great success on the US R&B 100 chart, peaking at number two and setting a record for the longest stay at number one for a female artist on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart, with fourteen consecutive weeks. In 2006, Truth Is, along with "Free Yourself", won an ASCAP R&B/Hip-Hop award. The song's distinctive piano line is sampled from "Highways of My Life" by The Isley Brothers. The song appears in the game Karaoke Revolution Party. 


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2005
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Ah oh ah oh

Ran into an old friend yesterday
Caught me by surprise when he called my name
He was a familiar face, from a chapter in my past
Talked for a while, I smiled and then
Said that he was seeing somebody and
Told me this was gonna last
Showing me her photograph

And all the feelings I thought were gone
Came rushing back to me at once
Tried to smile and hide the way I felt
But I was thinking to myself

(Truth is) I never got over you
(Truth is) Wish I was standing in her shoes
(Truth is) And when it's all said and done
Guess I'm still I love with you
(Truth is) I never should have let you go
(Truth is) And it's killing me 'cause now I know
(Truth is) When it's all said and done
Guess I'm still I love with you

We reminisce on the way things used to be
Shared a couple laughs, and some memories
Talked about the things that changed
Some for good and some for bad
Then he said good-bye and he paid for lunch
Promised that we'd always keep in touch
Grabbed my bags and grabbed my thoughts,
Walked away and that was that

And all the feelings that I thought were gone
Came rushing back to me at once
Tried to smile and hide the way I felt
But I was thinking to myself

(Truth is) I never got over you
(Truth is) Wish I was standing in her shoes
(Truth is) And when it's all said and done
Guess I'm still I love with you
(Truth is) I never should have let you go
(Truth is) And it's killing me 'cause now I know
(Truth is) And when it's all said and done
Guess I'm still I love with you

Now the truth is it hurts but I that the faults mine
'Cause I let him go
Tried to get over it but it's messing with my mind
(Because I know)

(Truth is) I never got over you
(Truth is) Wish I was standing in her shoes
(Truth is) And when it's all said and done
Guess I'm still I love with you
(Truth is) I never should have let you go
(Truth is) And it's killing me 'cause now I know
(Truth is) And when it's all said and done
Guess I'm still I love with you

(Truth is) I never got over you
(Truth is) Wish I was standing in her shoes
(Truth is) When it's all said and done
Guess I'm still I love with you
(Truth is) I never should have let you go
(Truth is) It's killing me 'cause now I know
(Truth is) When it's all said and done
Guess I'm still I love with you

I just gotta be honest, I guess,
I-I guess, I'm still in love, in love, in love

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Fantasia

Fantasia is an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, and actress. She rose to fame after winning the third season of American Idol in 2004. Fantasia's powerful vocals and unique style have made her a prominent figure in the music industry. She has released several successful albums and singles throughout her career, earning critical acclaim and numerous awards. more »

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Written by: Alexander V. Cantrall, Carsten Soulshock Schack, Christopher Howard Jasper, Ernest Isley, Kenneth Karlin, Marvin Isley, O'Kelly Isley, Patrick Michael Smith, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley, Thabiso Nkhereanye

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC

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12 facts about this song

Musician Background
"Truth Is" is a song performed by American R&B singer and American Idol winner, Fantasia Barrino, often just called Fantasia.
Album Release
"Truth Is" is one of the singles from Fantasia's debut studio album, "Free Yourself," which was released on November 23, 2004.
Performance Trend
The song peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was even more successful on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, where it peaked at number two.
Song Composition
The song was written by Louis Biancaniello, Waynne Nugent, Erika Nuri, Kevin Risto, Janet Sewell, and Sam Watters.
Song Theme
"Truth Is" is primarily a pop-soul and R&B ballad about a woman who is still in love with her ex-partner, and is struggling to move on after their breakup.
Critical Acclaim
The song received favorable reviews from music critics, with some praising the song's concept and Fantasia's powerful vocal performance.
Chart Achievement
The song spent 14 weeks at number one on the Adult R&B Songs chart, making it the longest-running number one by a female artist at the time.
Award Nominations
"Truth Is" earned Fantasia nominations for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards.
Music Video
The music video of "Truth Is" was directed by Diane Martel and it reflects the song's narrative about lingering feelings after a breakup.
Popular Culture
The song is recognized as one of Fantasia's signature songs and helped establish her career as a successful R&B artist.
Recording Process
"Truth Is" was produced under the J Records label and it was part of the first album that Fantasia released after winning the third season of American Idol.
Artist's Evolution
The release of "Truth Is" marked a crucial step in Fantasia's musical journey, as it showcased her versatile voice and her emotional delivery which set the foundation for her future career.

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