Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: piano
Song Meaning of “It’s Not True – Bonus Track” by Keane
It’s Not True is a bonus track written and performed by English rock band Keane. The song paints a picture of two lovers torn apart by betrayal and heartache, reflecting on the breakdown of their relationship.
The narrator is certain that the one they love doesn’t feel the same way anymore, as evidenced in the first line: “It’s not true, what they told me, I’m sure it’s not you”. Despite denying it to themselves, the narrator is aware of the tension between the two of them. The lyrics suggest that the other person is still in love with someone else, and despite their feelings for the narrator, they don’t feel the same way: “All I know, although you love me, no passion in your eyes”.
The narrator longs to hold onto the relationship despite knowing it is doomed, but they are slowly learning to accept that it won’t last forever: “It’s alright if it’s not forever, only if you stay at a distance”. The narrator’s heartache is palpable, as they reflect on the goodbye that they knew was coming eventually: “Hold me close, I whisper a silent goodbye”. The narrator finds hope in one last promise that they will continue to hope for a reconciliation: “Maybe this won’t be the last time, maybe we’ll meet again”.