The truth sometimes can be unkind It can be brutal, hurtful and mess with your mind Just when you think you've got it all figured out The truth comes along and tells you what it's all about Sometimes the truth can be unkind Oh the truth sometimes will let you down It can be cruel, make you a fool and push you around Just when you think you're standing tall The truth comes along, makes you feel so small Sometimes the truth will let you down Happiness used to be a kiss away How I wish I could kiss you today Oh baby, you threw it all away Happiness used to be a kiss away And how I wish I could kiss you today Oh baby, hear what I say Oh my sweet baby, you went and threw it all away Oh the truth I don't want to know The truth I don't want to know I don't want to know The truth Can let you down It can be brutal Hey the truth The truth The truth