Tell The Truth

from Pleasure Center (2024) by Benjamin Russell

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"Talking about truth is like trying to handle an atom with a pair of pliers." - Benjamin Russell

Written in the 90's, this song gestated a long time before emerging on this album.

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TELL THE TRUTH - lyrics by Elyce and Benjamin Russell

There's something wrong between us and I've got an idea why
I think it started long ago in a little white lie
I wanted to protect you, that's what I told myself
Instead I hurt you deeper than you've ever felt
Now I'm sorry I didn't...

Tell the truth, tell the truth
Though it is so hard to do
When you're not sure what is true
But it's what you've got to do
Tell the truth, tell the truth
False foundations will not stand
Hey, look where you can land, as now I understand
Tell the truth

I should have known better - I always thought I did
We both know covered tracks don't stay forever hid
And now I face the music though I flinch in pain
I know I've got to tell the truth to put us right again
Now I'm sorry I didn't...

Tell the truth, tell the truth
Dig deep down and you'll see
You're starting to believe words you meant to deceive
Tell the truth, tell the truth
And it will set you free
Lies distort reality, hey, take a look at me
And tell the truth

Something told me, something told me
But I didn't listen to the voice inside
Now something's shown me, something's shown me

Tell the truth...

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from Pleasure Center (2024), released February 7, 2024

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Benjamin Russell Montreal, Québec

Benjamin Russell is a multi-genre singer-songwriter, painter, graphic artist, videographer, writer living in Montreal, Quebec.

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