Wicked Lies
Elliot Root Lyrics
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Walking up the ceiling again
I begin to wonder what is right
I'm feeling my way through the darkness
I am guided by this evening light
With your will on mind
Confusion is blinding me
Pull my heart out, howling
Can't you see that we are falling?
From the wicked lies, yeah
All these wicked lies you say
'Cause I need something to hold onto
I need somewhere to see this through
All the wicked lies, yeah
All the wicked lies you say
Spinning the tale that sings me to sleep
I dream every night of the sting of your teeth
Maybe you could give me some relief
I'm feeling my way through the darkness
I am following the sirens of
Somewhere under the light
Something divided me
Pull my heart out, howling
Can't you see that we are falling?
From the wicked lies, yeah
All these wicked lies you say
'Cause I need something to hold onto
I need somewhere to see this through
All the wicked lies, yeah
All the wicked lies you say
Pull my heart out, howling
Can't you see that we are falling?
From the wicked lies, yeah
All these wicked lies you say
'Cause I need something to hold onto
I need somewhere to see this through
All the wicked lies, yeah
All the wicked lies you say
Funny you have found your disguise
Hiding behind your wicked lies
In Elliot Root's song Wicked Lies, the lyrics depict a relationship that is filled with mistrust and lies. It begins with the line "Blowing out the smoke in your head" which can be interpreted as a reference to the smoke and mirrors of deceit. The next line, "Walking up the ceiling again" implies confusion and disorientation. The singer of the song seems at a loss as to what is right and wrong when he is with this person. The following lines, "I'm feeling my way through the darkness, I am guided by this evening light," create a sense of uncertainty and vulnerability.
The chorus of the song, "Pull my heart out, howling, Can't you see that we are falling? From the wicked lies, yeah All these wicked lies you say" reveals the extent of the deception in the relationship. The singer feels helpless and trapped by the lies, and he howls as if he is begging for the truth. He longs for something to believe in, "Cause I need something to hold onto, I need somewhere to see this through" but he is unable to find it.
The second verse, "Spinning the tale that sings me to sleep, I dream every night of the sting of your teeth, Maybe you could give me some relief" continues to paint a picture of an emotionally turbulent relationship. The singer feels tortured by the stories his partner tells him and is haunted by the memory of the pain they have caused him in the past.
Interestingly, the chorus of the song is repeated three times, emphasizing the power of the lies and the desperation of the singer to break free. The final line, "Funny you have found your disguise, Hiding behind your wicked lies" offers a glimpse into the true nature of the person the singer is in a relationship with. The use of the word "disguise" implies that their true self is not being revealed, and they are hiding behind a facade of lies.
Line by Line Meaning
Blowing out the smoke in your head
Trying to clear your mind of confusion
Walking up the ceiling again
Feeling lost and disoriented, like you're walking on the ceiling
I begin to wonder what is right
Questioning what the truth really is
I'm feeling my way through the darkness
Navigating through difficult times with uncertainty
I am guided by this evening light
Finding comfort in the hope that comes with every new day
With your will on mind
Thinking of the person you care about most
Confusion is blinding me
Feeling overwhelmed by the uncertainty of the situation
Pull my heart out, howling
Expressing the deep pain and sorrow that's inside you
Can't you see that we are falling?
Realizing that things are only getting worse and there's no stopping it
From the wicked lies, yeah
Condemning the deceit and dishonesty that's causing so much pain
All these wicked lies you say
Pointing the finger at the person who's causing the suffering
'Cause I need something to hold onto
Desperately searching for a way to make sense of it all and find some peace
I need somewhere to see this through
Longing for a place or person to turn to who can provide comfort and strength
Spinning the tale that sings me to sleep
Deluding yourself with false hope and dreams that keep you from facing reality
I dream every night of the sting of your teeth
Haunted by the hurtful actions of the person you trusted
Maybe you could give me some relief
Hoping that the person who caused the pain will be the one to make it go away
I am following the sirens of
Being lured by the temptation of a quick fix or easy way out
Somewhere under the light
Believing that there's a solution or answer, if you can only find it
Something divided me
Sensing that there's something tearing you apart from the inside
Funny you have found your disguise
Ironically, the person who caused the pain is the one pretending that everything is fine
Hiding behind your wicked lies
Purposefully concealing the truth to avoid facing the consequences of their actions
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MELISSA CABEZAS-MATTEY, SCOTT KRUEGER
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