From 2009 to 2011 Iceland performed a series of songs for the annual Eurovision singing contest. The songs were eclectic in genre, but all had similar themes about emotion and found ways to make interesting material out of the familiar concept of the love song. “Is It True?” (2009, Iceland) by Yohanna is a soft rock ballad that portrays a troubled relationship. The premise is that the narrator has just ended a bad relationship and is struggling to cope with reality. The cause of this breakup is left vague, however we know that there were lies involved when Yohanna sings, “Tell me ‘bout the rumors /… / Are they only lies?” and “If one of us is lying / There’s no use in trying.” The distortion of truth and reality is a major theme in “Is It True” as is evident by the narrator’s confusion throughout the song. She is constantly asking questions such as, “Is it true? / Is it over? / Did I throw it away?” She wants to know, indeed, if the relationship is over, but also who is at fault....