DC Talk - The Truth Lyrics
Lyrics
Say what you want
Mean what you say
Remember the deepest seeds still find the light of day
Do as you please
And be who you be
I'm telling you this thing's gonna bring you to your knees, yeah
Chorus
The truth is what we need, it is the end
Of mystery
You know the truth will set you free
The truth is out there
The truth is out there
I am living proof
That the Spirit moves
It's a Holy interceding absolute
(Say what you want)
Say what you want but you've got to believe
(got to believe)
There's a dimension that eyes haven't seen
(eyes haven't seen)
The secret is out and people are coming clean
(people are coming clean)
Chorus
Bridge
The truth is out there
(Our search is not in vain)
The truth is out there
(God has prepared a way)
The truth is out there
(To save the human race...out there)
Say what you want, but you've got to believe
There's a dimension that eyes haven't seen
The secret is out and God knows I'm coming clean
Chorus
The truth
Is what we need it is the end
Of mystery
The truth will set you free
The truth
Is what we need it is the end
Of mystery
Ya know the truth (the truth will set you free) will set you free
The truth is out there
(out there)
The truth is out there
(it's out there)
For you and me it's out there
(out there)
I believe it's out there
(it's out there)
It's a conspiracy
You know that I believe
It's a conspiracy
You know that I believe
Rescue me...(4x)
Video
The Truth (Remastered 2013)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on September 25, 1998, as part of their groundbreaking album *Supernatural*, DC Talk's "The Truth" stands as a powerful anthem, less concerned with intricate musical arrangements and more focused on delivering a profound spiritual message. This track emerges not just as a song but as a declaration, an invitation to confront a reality often obscured by the noise of the world. The core of "The Truth" is its unwavering assertion that a fundamental truth exists, one that liberates and illuminates. This isn't a subjective or negotiable truth; it's presented as an absolute, a divine revelation that has the power to unravel all mysteries and bring people to their knees in awe, not defeat.
The song's narrative is one of discovery and conviction, a testament to the transformative power of encountering this divine reality. The lyrics speak to a personal testimony, “I am living proof / That the Spirit moves,” suggesting an internal experience that transcends mere intellectual assent. This speaks directly to the Apostle Paul’s message in 1 Corinthians 2:14, where he states that the natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned. The song emphasizes that this truth is not hidden, but rather “out there,” waiting to be recognized. This echoes Jesus’ words in John 8:32, “and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free,” a verse that encapsulates the song's central theme of liberation through revelation. The repeated phrase, "The truth is out there," acts as a beacon, guiding listeners toward this ultimate reality, much like the parables Jesus used to reveal spiritual truths to those willing to seek them. The lyrics implore the listener to believe in a dimension unseen by earthly eyes, a concept directly aligning with Hebrews 11:1, which defines faith as the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. The acknowledgment of a “conspiracy” in the song’s closing moments can be interpreted not as a nefarious plot, but as a divine plan unfolding, a cosmic unveiling of God’s redemptive work, a mystery that has been concealed but is now being brought into the light through Christ. This resonates with Ephesians 1:9-10, which speaks of God making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him. "The Truth" is ultimately a profound spiritual declaration, urging listeners to seek, believe, and find freedom in the unveiled reality of God's redemptive love, a message deeply rooted in the promises and revelations found throughout Scripture.