Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it

The words of Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, shine with a wisdom beyond the stage: “Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain't goin' away.” In this simple yet profound statement, he compares truth to the blazing sun—both eternal, both unyielding, both impossible to erase. One may draw the curtain, close the eyes, or hide in the shadows, but the sun still burns in the heavens. So too is it with truth: denied, resisted, or ignored, it remains, waiting for its light to pierce through.

The meaning is eternal. Truth may be uncomfortable; it may reveal flaws, expose lies, or demand change. Thus, men often seek to shut it out, just as they shield their eyes from the brilliance of noon. Yet denial does not destroy truth—it only delays its recognition. In time, falsehood crumbles, and reality emerges, as inevitable as sunrise. Elvis’s words remind us that it is better to face truth with courage than to waste life hiding from its light.

The origin of this thought lies in Presley’s own experience. He lived in the glare of fame, a man adored yet scrutinized, surrounded by both worship and criticism. He knew the weight of illusions, both those placed upon him and those he himself bore. To acknowledge that truth cannot be hidden was perhaps his own reflection on life’s trials: behind the glamour and spectacle, truth always remains, unshaken by appearances.

History too testifies to this principle. Consider the fall of the Berlin Wall. For decades, East German leaders sought to hide the truth of freedom from their people, surrounding them with propaganda and oppression. Yet the truth—that liberty is the natural desire of the human heart—could not be shut out forever. The people rose, and the wall crumbled, and the truth shone through. Just as Elvis declared, the sun of reality cannot be banished by human will.

The deeper teaching is this: truth is patient but relentless. It does not demand belief to exist, nor does it vanish because men reject it. It waits, it endures, and in time it breaks through illusions. Those who deny it may prosper for a moment, but their prosperity is fragile, for it is built on shadows. Those who embrace truth, however painful, stand upon a foundation as enduring as the sun itself.

The lesson for you, seeker, is to live in alignment with truth. Do not fear its brightness, for though it may reveal wounds, it also brings healing. Do not waste your days in denial, for lies are fleeting but truth is eternal. Seek truth in your dealings with others, in your reflections on yourself, and in the values you uphold. For to live apart from truth is to walk in darkness, but to walk with it is to live in light.

Practical actions follow. Cultivate honesty in speech and action, even when it costs you. When you are tempted to ignore hard realities, remember that they will not disappear; face them with courage. When leaders or voices seek to hide truth, do not be deceived by shadows. And above all, make peace with truth within your own heart, for it will follow you wherever you go.

So remember, children of tomorrow: truth is like the sun. You may try to shut it out, but it will not vanish. Embrace it, walk in it, let it guide you as surely as the dawn. For though the shadows of lies may linger for a time, they are always dispelled by the light. And in that light, you will find freedom, strength, and peace.