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When Truth Becomes Myth

(Dawn Isbell Wilson)

This song was inspired by the erosion of truth across science, politics, and belief systems. It was inspired by cognitive biases, emotional hooks, and the echo chambers of ignorance, hatred, and fear. What can be said about a society where conspiracy lies are more widely believed than scientific facts? I started thinking about Andrew Wakefield’s legacy of deception—how millions still believe vaccines are dangerous, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. But it doesn’t stop there. From climate denial to myths about political violence, we’re watching truth become mythology in real time. This song is a reflection, a warning, and a challenge. It’s not about you… unless it is.

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Verse
They only speak in anger 
And fuel us with their hate
The damage of these many lies 
Is not up for debate
They mock the truth, rewrite the past
When lies prevail, facts cannot last

Chorus
The truth is hidden from us
Or laced with false assumptions
Till lies become reality
And truth becomes mythology

Verse
You’re locked in the beliefs
That help confirm your bias
You’re in an echo chamber
For the holy and the pious
Lies are easy, a catchy slogan
Truth shows you what has been broken

Chorus
The truth is hidden from us
Or laced with false assumptions
Till lies become reality
And truth becomes mythology

Bridge
We’re standing together at a fork in the road
One leads to salvation; one’s set to implode
One is a future with nothing but lies
A future with hatred and fear on the rise
The other path’s harder because it’s less worn
But it holds a future where truth isn’t scorned 

Chorus
The truth is hidden from us
Or laced with false assumptions
Till lies become reality
And truth becomes mythology

Outro
The path you choose becomes our fate
For those who live and those who wait
One walks with truth, a steady pace
One runs with lies and our disgrace

© Dawn Isbell Wilson 2025

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