Discography:
• In the Light of the Sun (1993)
• Let It Blast (1998)
• Punk Rock and Soul (1999)
• Grand Fury (2000)
• The Red, White and Black (2004)
• Have A Little Faith (2006)
• Hard Sweet and Sticky (2008)
• Black Lightning (2010)
• Covers [EP] (2016)
• Punk Funk Rock Soul Vol.1 (2017)
• Punk Funk Rock Soul Vol.2 (2018)
Tell The Lie
The BellRays Lyrics
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to believe in the secret your keeping.
Tell the lie, tell the lie, it’s the only way to fly
with the truth that you’re way to deep in.
I can tell, I can tell, and I know damn well
‘cuz your body language is screaming.
I can tell, I can tell that you only want a taste
of something that you shouldn’t be feeling.
Somebody must’ve told you ‘bout half a million times
you listen with your heart
makes your ears go blind.
You get tired of waiting
and you only miss the train.
You’re burning all you bridges
and you’re gonna burn your brain.
Laying on yer back and you aint got a clue.
You wanna tell a lie but the lie is true.
Now what you gonna do?
What you gonna do?
The BellRays's song Tell the Lie talks about the consequences of living in denial and lying to oneself to avoid facing the reality. It indicates that sometimes the truth can be uncomfortable, but pretending everything is fine and telling oneself a lie can have severe outcomes. The first verse emphasizes the importance of being truthful and not living behind a facade. The singer suggests that keeping a secret and believing in a lie is not worth the possible consequences that one may face. Instead, the singer recommends exposing the truth to avoid living in denial and the emotional pain that comes with it.
The second verse reveals the struggle that one goes through when trying to deceive themselves. The body language gives away the truth, and it's hard to hide the emotions that come with it. The singer is aware that the person is only seeking temporary gratification, and that's why they are not ready to face the reality fully. The lyrics depict that someone must have advised them plenty of times on the hazards of avoiding the truth and how it could lead to damaging their mental health. The chorus highlights the point that living in denial can be exhausting and lead to one feeling disconnected from society.
The singer depicts the consequences of the denial lifestyle the individual is leading in the third verse. Burning bridges and leaves one feeling stranded, and it can also affect one's health. The singer directly points out that the individual is going to burn their brain, indicating the severe consequences of living in denial. The final verse delves on the idea of what will happen now that the individual knows the lie is true. It's a reflective verse and leaves the listener to interpret and relate it to their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell the lie, tell the lie, you never should have tried to believe in the secret your keeping.
Admit your secret to yourself, lying about it won't undo it.
Tell the lie, tell the lie, it’s the only way to fly with the truth that you’re way too deep in.
The truth is hard to accept, it's easier to lie and continue on with the status quo.
I can tell, I can tell, and I know damn well ‘cause your body language is screaming.
Actions speak louder than words and your body language is telling me everything I need to know.
I can tell, I can tell that you only want a taste of something that you shouldn’t be feeling.
You're exploring something new and exciting, but it's not entirely right and you know it.
Somebody must’ve told you ‘bout half a million times you listen with your heart makes your ears go blind.
People have warned you numerous times that you let your emotions guide you too much and it clouds your judgement.
You get tired of waiting and you only miss the train.
Impatience will cause you to miss opportunities.
You’re burning all your bridges and you’re gonna burn your brain.
You're cutting ties with important people and making poor decisions that will negatively affect your mental health.
Laying on your back and you ain't got a clue. You wanna tell a lie but the lie is true. Now what you gonna do? What you gonna do?
You're stuck and don't know what to do, admitting the truth seems impossible, but continuing to lie isn't any better.
Contributed by Lillian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.