Half-Truism
The Offspring
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One is for envy and one just for spite The cuts in my heart, they show me your eyes Don't make it better by twisting knife Turns all by itself, on to someone else Your self-liberation, we'll leave this behind Beyond slings and arrows that rain on our minds You'll make it better shaking it off It never mattered anyway If we don't make it alive, it's a hell of a good day to die All our light that shines strong only lasts for so long And it's ashes to ashes again, should we even try to pretend? All our light that shines strong only lasts for so long The banner you're waving is burning and red It's blocking the sun light that shines overhead You against the world, diamonds and pearls Voices inside you churn, watch the city burn Your own liberation will leave them behind All the slings and arrows that rain on your mind Don't make it better break it 'cause It never mattered anyway If we don't make it alive, it's a hell of a good day to die All our light that shines strong only lasts for so long And it's ashes to ashes again, should we even try to pretend? All our light that shines strong only lasts for so long I won't calm down The banner you're waving is burning and red You against the world, diamonds and pearls It never mattered, mattered, Mattered anyway If we don't make it alive, it's a hell of a good day to die All our light that shines strong only lasts for so long And it's ashes to ashes again, should we even try to pretend? All our light that shines strong only lasts for so long All our light that shines strong only lasts for so long
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Written by: BRYAN KEITH HOLLAND
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Half-Truism" falls under the Punk Rock and Alternative Rock genres.
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Album InformationThe song is from The Offspring's eighth studio album "Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace."
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Release Date"Half-Truism" was released on June 17, 2008, along with the full album.
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Band Member ContributionsDexter Holland, the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of The Offspring, wrote this song.
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Unique FeatureThe song starts off slow and melodic, then builds up to a faster tempo, showcasing the band's punk rock roots.
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Song LengthThe total run time of "Half-Truism" is 3 minutes and 26 seconds.
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Soundtrack InclusionThis song was included in the video game "Tony Hawk's Proving Ground."
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Single Release"Half-Truism" was never released as a single, though it's a popular track among fans due to its high-energy chorus and thoughtful lyrics.
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MeaningDexter Holland stated in an interview that the song refers to people only seeing half the story or truths in life and society.
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Recording StudioThe song, like the rest of the album "Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace," was recorded in Hawaii and Los Angeles.
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Music VideoWhile the song does not have an official music video, multiple fan-made videos can be found online.
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Live Performances"Half-Truism" is often performed live at The Offspring's concerts and has been well received by the audience for its intensity and resonance.
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ProductionThe song and the whole album were produced by legendary music producer Bob Rock who is known for working with Metallica, Mötley Crüe, and Bon Jovi.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being released as a single, the song and its album still enjoyed significant commercial success, with the album peaking at #10 on the Billboard 200 in the USA.
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Cover VersionsWhile there aren't many notable cover versions of "Half-Truism," fans and amateur musicians have created their own renditions, which can be found online.
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