The Truth

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Tanya Stephens

Tanya Stephens, (born 2 July 1973, Kingston, Jamaica, as Vivienne Tanya Stephenson (although some sources say Vivienne Tanya Stephens)) is an influential reggae artist who emerged in the late 1990s. Stephens is most known for her hits "Yuh Nuh Ready Fi Dis Yet" — the single was later featured on the Reggae Gold 1997 compilation album — and "It's a Pity", which achieved Tanya international recognition. She and life partner Andrew Henton have together co-founded Tarantula Records. more »

Year:

2006

3:53

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Well, if wishes were horses, beggars would ride
I'd get past my pride, you'd be by my side
I wouldn't be holding on to memories
I wouldn't need them, you'd be here with me
That I was separate and complete, was my confusion
My reciprocity turned out to be retribution
So caught up with what I wanted you to be
Convinced that perfection meant spot free

Bwoy, look at me now
A shadow of my former glory 
And the moral of my story is....

(Hook)
It may seem I'm holding it down 
But if you wanna know the truth
I'm slowly losing my ground, 
If you wanna know the truth
There's no one keeping me warm
If you wanna know the truth
I'm only good in your arms
If you wanna know the truth

I miss the way you used to say I wanna bone ya
But I have to resist the urge to phone ya
You must have moved on it's been over a year 
And it wouldn't be fair to burden you with my tears
I know I said I didn't need you and I'd be alright, 
But I got a much different story tonight
I miss your laughter such a beautiful thing
Now the silence closes in

Oh oh aye
Just look at me now
A shadow of my former glory and the moral of my story is...

(hook)

Oh oh, keep wishing

Just look at me now
A shadow of my former glory
And the moral of my story is..

(hook)

Just look at me now
A shadow of my former glory
And the moral of my story is it may seem

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