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The Bitter Truth
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I’ve always been fascinated by the weight of Asia’s 'Only Time Will Tell,' but I wanted to hear it with the raw, sonic aggression of a modern rock track. 'The Bitter Truth' is about that 'perfect lie' finally cracking under the pressure of time.
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I don't confine myself to a single genre. My muse draws from every direction, and I follow where it leads using various AI technologies.
Hello, and thank you for listening. I don't really have a single genre that I aspire to create. It's mainly just what I'm feeling in the moment. My muse draws inspiration from every direction. My musical voyage takes me on journeys both internal and external, journeys whose results I can't always predict. For me, it's truly the journey that matters, not the destination. I let my creativity flow freely, allowing it to guide me where it will. I don't constrain myself to a particular style or genre; instead, I embrace the boundless possibilities of musical expression. Each new piece is an adventure, an opportunity to explore uncharted sonic territory. My aim is not to adhere to any preconceived notions of what my music "should" sound like. Rather, I strive to authentically channel the emotions, ideas, and perspectives that well up within me at any given time. The end result may defy easy categorization, but that's part of the beauty. I'm not beholden to any expectations other than my own artistic vision. So in short, I let my muse be my guide. I follow where it leads, embracing the unpredictable journey of musical creation (via various AI technologies). I hope you'll join me on these voyages, as I never know quite where they might take us. Cheers!
Song Info
Genre
Rock • Hard Rock
Author
Ward C Locke
Rights
Geoff Downes, John Wetton
Uploaded
January 19, 2026
Track Files
MP3
MP3 11.0 MB • 320 kbps • 4:49
Lossless
WAV 35.3 MB
Meta Data
BPM
160
Beat
4/4
Key
B min
Vocals
Female
Story behind the song
"The Bitter Truth" is a high-octane alternative rock reimagining of the themes explored in Asia’s classic "Only Time Will Tell". Trading 80s synth-pop for aggressive guitar riffs and a "wall of sound" production, the track dives into the aftermath of betrayal and the clarity that comes when the "smoke dissolves". It captures the dual sensation of drowning in disbelief while finally feeling the "blade beneath" the surface of a perfect lie. As the "tide obeys no lord," this anthem celebrates the inevitable moment when the truth burns through the chest and years of deception are finally revealed. Original music by Geoff Downes, John Wetton, Steve Howe, and Carl Palmer. Lyrics reimagined by Ward C Locke
Lyrics
You're walking out It's in your eyes No use pretending now Just smoke dissolving in the light You played this game from the first night I see it clear The bitter truth Your perfect lies While I was drowning in belief You'd think I'd feel the blade beneath Now, sure as the tides obey the moon This dies here Dead as the garden that once grew Inside me One thing is real That years reveal (only years reveal) When you were blind The fire burning in my chest Will turn to ash and rest Now, sure as the tides obey the moon This dies here Cold as the garden that once grew Inside me You're walking out It's in your eyes No use pretending now Just smoke dissolving in the light You played this game from the first night I see it clear (Only years reveal) The bitter truth Your perfect lies While I was drowning in belief You'd think I'd feel the blade beneath Now, sure as the tides obey the moon This dies here Dead as the garden that once grew Inside me (Dies here, dies here, dies here...) You're by yourself Behind your door (Only years reveal) Still playing satisfied But you were always just a passenger And there's no one left to follow you One thing is real That years reveal
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