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The Truth
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The Truth was released on September 24, 2002 by Warner Records as a part of the album Jerusalem
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Release DateSeptember 24, 2002
LabelWarner Records
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM85

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Steve Earle
Steve Earle
Vocals
Mike Bubb
Mike Bubb
Bass
Kenny Malone
Kenny Malone
Drums
Eric "Roscoe" Ambel
Eric "Roscoe" Ambel
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Steve Earle
Steve Earle
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Patrick Earle
Patrick Earle
Assistant Engineer
Ray Kennedy
Ray Kennedy
Engineer
Hank Williams
Hank Williams
Mastering Engineer
The Twangtrust
The Twangtrust
Producer

Lyrics

In the blue of the evening, when the sun is low
There's a shadow that creeps across my cellblock floor
And it comes to remind me what I'm in here for
No, I'm not admitting that I done the crime
I'm only getting down to doing time
The passing of days is no concern of mine
There's a guard on the second shift, comes on at three
And he's always about a half inch off of me
Like he needs to keep reminding me that I'm not free
God forgive him 'cause he doesn't see
He's no less a prisoner 'cause he holds a key
And God forbid he turn his back on me
For every wall you build around your fear
A thousand darker things are born in here
They're fed on contempt for all that you hold dear
The truth is it doesn't matter what you do
Till you gaze in that mirror with an eye that's true
And admit that what scares you is the me in you
Written by: Steve Earle
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