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Through the lies you were the truth

 
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Vin21



Joined: 18 Jul 2005
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 17, 2005 7:50 am    Post subject: Through the lies you were the truth Reply with quote

Through the lies you were the truth

What's the meaning of that?

Thanks!
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toe



Joined: 12 Jun 2005
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Location: michigan, usa

PostPosted: Wed Aug 17, 2005 8:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

sounds like a poem or lyric to a song. which
means the meaning is purely subjective....
you think about it and decide what it means
to you.

(ok, not the best answer, but i tried)
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Sina



Joined: 25 Jan 2005
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 18, 2005 2:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

hey, well, first of all, I'd say it is an example of metaphor because it is certainly figurative language....at least, this is my guess..

hm...I think it refers to one's true character...by lying you actually reveal that you might be a dishonest and unreliable (not quite sure if you can say so) person...your true character gets visible...and therefore the truth concering your person...
that is my guess... Smile hope I could help Wink
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Vin21



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 18, 2005 5:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah,many lyrics are ambiguous,sometimes they're related to their background story and sometimes they aren't.
The writers always like to leave us some space for imagination.
So I think toe's answer is the best answer,and Sina's idea is really nice,too.
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