Telling You the Truth

by Jess Pillay

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You ask me a question
You wanna know where I'm from
So I answer your question
And then I watch you come undone

Why does your face look so surprised?
Creases of doubt surround your eyes

I am telling you the truth
Even though you disapprove
But I don't really owe you any proof
'Cause I'm telling you the truth
I'm telling you the truth
I'm telling you the truth

How can I convince you?
Or should I even try?
'Cause no matter what I say
You've already made up your mind
And you're not gonna give me the time

Why does your face look so surprised?
Creases of doubt surround your eyes

I am telling you the truth
Even though you disapprove
But I don't really owe you any proof
'Cause I'm telling you the truth
I'm telling you the truth
I'm telling you the truth

So listen up
Pay very close attention
'Cause I will only say this once
I am running out of space for your suspicion

But I'm telling you the truth
Even though you disapprove
But I don't really owe you any proof
'Cause I'm telling you the truth
I'm telling you the truth
I'm telling you the truth

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released April 10, 2022
Words & Music by: Jess Pillay
Arranged, Produced, Mixed & Mastered by: Derik Nelson
Backing Vocals: Derik Nelson
Drums: Nathan Pillay
Trumpet: Daniel Pillay
All additional instruments played & recorded by Derik Nelson
Jess Pillay's vocals recorded by Sam Cook-Stuntz at Homespun Audio

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Jess Pillay Seattle, Washington

Jess Pillay is a singer/songwriter from Seattle, WA. Known for her soulful alto voice and lyrically-driven songwriting style, her songs often wrestle with themes like faith, doubt, hope, loss, and the ever-changing, messy nature of relationships.

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