Yeah yeah yeah yeah woah woah woah oh
Said its better better,
I never should've let her know
It was better to lie.

I'm screaming,
He's talking over,
I've asked him twice,
Says he don't know her,
I raise a fist,
He grabs my wrist,
Ask for the truth,
And this is what I get,
I only asked him
Who called to sell your love?
He said he don't know,
But yeah it was a girl.
And it's killing,
Like nothing of it,
Now I'm tripping,
I'm yelling up in public like,

Ohhhhh
Can you please just be honest?
You tell me some stories but I just don't want to know,
No I just don't believe it,
And all I want to do is keep screaming,
And he's like,

Please calm down
(Baby, baby)
Because you're talking too loud
I'm hollering,
You won't let the truth come out.
So please calm down
Baby, because you're firing too high (too high)
Should I keep the truth inside?
So maybe it was better to lie

Said its better better,
I never should've let her know
It was better to lie.

Said its better better,
I never should've let her know
It was better to lie.

I walk away,
So he comes after,
I'm running quick,
But he runs faster.

So explanation that I don't need,
He tells me "Baby, can you sit down and breathe?"
Freaking out, hysterical,
Said you shouldn't lie
Would've been better off

So silly me thinking you're a good guy
Maybe now you know not to lie

Ohhhhh
Can you please just be honest?
You tell me some stories but I just don't want to know,
No I just don't believe it,
And all I want to do is keep screaming,
And he's like,

Please calm down
(Baby, baby)
Because you're talking too loud
I'm hollering,
You won't let the truth come out.
So please calm down
Baby, because you're firing too high (too high)
Should I keep the truth inside?
So maybe it was better to lie

Said its better better,
I never should've let her know
It was better to lie.

Said its better better,
I never should've let her know
It was better to lie.

I thought it would be better if I did you right,
But I guess I should've told you lies,
You're right, you're right,
And now you're standing there telling me,

Please calm down
(Baby, baby)
Because you're talking too loud
I'm hollering,
You won't let the truth come out.
So please calm down
Baby, because you're firing too high (too high)
Should I keep the truth inside?
So maybe it was better to lie,
Said its better better,
I never should've let her know
It was better to lie.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cheryl Cole's song "Better to Lie" reflect the experience of a woman who has been betrayed by her partner. The song describes a confrontation where the woman asks her partner about a suspicious phone call and he replies with lies. Despite her anger and frustration, the woman ultimately decides to walk away and let the lies continue rather than face the truth. The chorus repeats the phrase "Said it's better better, I never should've let her know, It was better to lie," highlighting the idea that sometimes it may be easier to live in ignorance than to face the painful truth.

The lyrics of "Better to Lie" are relatable to those who have experienced the pain of betrayal in a romantic relationship. The song illustrates the dynamic of manipulation between partners and how lying can feel like the easier option than confronting the truth. Cheryl Cole's emotive vocals capture the frustration and anger felt by someone who has been wronged by a partner's lies.

Line by Line Meaning

Said its better better, I never should've let her know It was better to lie.
The singer expresses regret over letting their partner know the truth about something, because it caused a fight and now they realize it would have been better to keep the truth hidden and lie about it.

I'm screaming, He's talking over, I've asked him twice, Says he don't know her,
The singer is confronting their partner about a suspicious call from a girl, but their partner keeps interrupting and denying any knowledge of the girl.

I raise a fist, He grabs my wrist, Ask for the truth, And this is what I get,
The situation escalates as the singer becomes angry and physically confronts their partner, demanding the truth.

Can you please just be honest? He tells me some stories but I just don't want to know, No I just don't believe it, And all I want to do is keep screaming,
The artist pleads for honesty from their partner, but their partner's stories are unconvincing and the artist becomes increasingly upset and angry.

Please calm down Baby, because you're talking too loud I'm hollering, You won't let the truth come out.
Despite the artist's anger and demands for the truth, their partner insists on them calming down and speaks in a defensive manner to prevent them from revealing more.

I walk away, So he comes after, I'm running quick, But he runs faster.
The singer attempts to leave the situation and their partner follows, leading to a chase where their partner is physically trying to prevent them from leaving.

So maybe it was better to lie
The singer reflects on the situation and concludes that lying may have been better to prevent the resulting fight and chaos.

I thought it would be better if I did you right, But I guess I should've told you lies, You lie, you lie,
The artist initially believed that honesty was the best policy, but now realizes that lying could have prevented the fight as their partner continues to lie.

And now you're standing there telling me, Please calm down Baby, because you're talking too loud I'm hollering, You won't let the truth come out.
The partner continues to deny and insist on the artist calming down to prevent more confrontation, further frustrating the artist.

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