You don't know who I am, But I know all about you. I've come to talk to you tonight, About the things I've seen you do. I've come to set the record straight; I've come to shine the light on you. Let me introduce myself: I am the cold hard truth.
There is a woman we both know, I think you know the one I mean. She gave her heart and soul to you, You gave her only broken dreams. You say you're not the one to blame, For all the heartache she's been through. I say you're nothin' but a liar: I am the cold hard truth.
All of your life, that's how it's been; Lookin' out for number one. Takin' more than you give; Movin' on when you're done. With her you could've had it all: Family and love to last. If you had any sense at all, You'd go and beg her to come back.
You think that you're a real man, But you are nothin' but a fool. The way you run away from love; The way you try to play it cool. I'm gonna say this just one time, Time is running out on you. You best remember me my friend: I am the cold hard truth.
You best remember me my friend: I am the cold hard truth.