Story Behind The Song
A song about the sad realization that a relationship is coming to an end. Even though you still care about your significant other, it just isn't working anymore. Mourning the loss of what you used to have.
Song Description
"The Awful Truth" is a song about two people, who very much care for each other, throwing in the towel after finally accepting the fact that it's not working anymore, and it's time to move on. It's a sad realization that something is coming to an end.
| Song Length |
4:31 |
Genre |
Rock - General, Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Heartbreaking, Poignant |
Subject |
Breaking Up, Heartbreak |
| Similar Artists |
Matchbox Twenty, Snow Patrol |
Language |
English |
Lyrics
VERSE
We're both made of used parts
From the romance wreckage yard
Equipped with easily bruised hearts
We both broke down when the times got hard
CHORUS
I think we both know
The awful truth
This isn't working out
It looks like we're through
We could exchange one last sugar coated lie
For one last night
And wake up to
The awful truth
VERSE
We're both set in our ways
Much too stubborn to change
We just don't see things the same
There's equal blame, for the mess we've made
CHORUS
I think we both know
The awful truth
This isn't working out
It looks like we're through
We could exchange one last sugar coated lie
For one last night
And wake up to
The awful truth
BRIDGE
We used up all our second chances
And it looks like we weren't built to last
Maybe we were doomed from the start
But the thought of no more me-and-you just breaks my heart
OUT CHORUS
I think we both know
The awful truth
This isn't working out
It looks like we're through
We could exchange one last sugar coated lie
For one last night
And wake up to
The awful truth