How Many Times How Many Lies
The Pussycat Dolls Lyrics
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Oh, but I was hearing nothin'
When they said you was just playin' me
I didn't listen
I didn't want to
You couldn't find a blinder fool
I'm here
Searchin' through the wreckage
Wonderin' why the message never got through
And I found, I misplaced all my faith
How could I put my faith in you?
How many times?
How many lies?
How long you been sneakin'?
How long you been creepin' around?
How many lies? (Oh)
How many times
Were you here deceivin'
While I was here believin' in you?
I got to put the blame on myself
Shoulda known with everyone else
Just knowin' they knew you was just bad news
I shoulda walked out (I shoulda walked out)
I shoulda seen clear (I shoulda seen clear)
Glad your sad ass is outta here
I've gone, and thrown out all the records
All the ones that ever reminded me of you
I've gone, and tore up all the pictures
'Cause there was not one shred of truth, no
How many times? (Tell me, tell me)
How many lies? (How many lies?)
How long you been sneakin'?
How long you been creepin' around? (Come on and tell me)
How many lies? (Oh)
How many times
Were you here deceivin'
While I was here believin' in you?
There was so many times
There was so many lies
I don't know why I stayed around
There was so many days
There was so many games
I shoulda thrown your sad ass out
Only the dumbest fool would ever trust in you
I finally got wise
I opened up my eyes
The game is over
I've gone, and thrown out all the records
All the ones that ever reminded me of you
I've gone, and torn up all the pictures
'Cause there was not one shred of truth, no, no, no
How many times? (Tell me, tell me, how many times?)
How many lies?
How long you been sneakin'?
How long you been creepin' around? (Come on and tell me)
How many lies?
How many times
Were you here deceivin'
While I was here believin' in you?
How many times?
How many lies?
How long you been sneakin'? (How long you been sneakin'?)
How long you been creepin' around? (Come on and tell me)
How many lies?
How many times?
Were you here deceivin' (were you here deceivin')
While I was here believin' in you?
Oh
Oh
Yeah-yeah
Oh, I opened up my eyes
Oh-oh
Oh
Yeah
The Pussycat Dolls' song "How Many Times How Many Lies" is a powerful ballad about betrayal and heartbreak. The lyrics speak to the pain of discovering that a trusted partner has been lying and cheating, and the sadness and anger that follow. The singer is reflecting on the messages and warnings she ignored, all the times she didn't want to hear what others were saying about her partner's behavior. Now, in retrospect, she can see clearly and is filled with regret and resolve.
The song's haunting melody and emotive vocals make it an incredible tribute to the struggle of recovering from a toxic relationship. The chorus of "How many times, how many lies?" repeats like an admonition from the singer to herself, reminding her not to make the same mistakes again. The lyrics also highlight the importance of self-awareness and self-care, as the singer acknowledges that she should have walked away from the relationship sooner and takes responsibility for her own role in its deterioration.
Line by Line Meaning
They would try to tell me something
People warned me about you
Oh, but I was hearing nothin'
I ignored their warnings
When they said you was just playin' me
People said you were using me for your own gain
I didn't listen
I chose not to believe them
I didn't want to
I was blinded by my feelings for you
You couldn't find a blinder fool
I was foolish for ever trusting you
I'm here
I'm left with the aftermath of our relationship
Searchin' through the wreckage
I'm trying to make sense of what went wrong
Wonderin' why the message never got through
I'm questioning why I couldn't see the truth
And I found, I misplaced all my faith
I realized I put my trust in the wrong person
How could I put my faith in you?
I'm struggling to understand how I could have been so naive
How many times?
How many times did you lie to me?
How many lies?
How many times did you deceive me?
How long you been sneakin'?
How long were you doing this behind my back?
How long you been creepin' around?
How long did you continue to deceive me?
Were you here deceivin'?
Did you deceive me while we were together?
While I was here believin' in you?
While I was foolish enough to trust you?
I got to put the blame on myself
I take responsibility for my own poor judgment
Shoulda known with everyone else
I should have listened to the warnings of others
Just knowin' they knew you was just bad news
I now understand that you were not good for me
I shoulda walked out (I shoulda walked out)
I should have ended things sooner
I shoulda seen clear (I shoulda seen clear)
I should have recognized your true intentions
Glad your sad ass is outta here
I'm relieved that you are no longer part of my life
There was so many times
You lied to me repeatedly
There was so many lies
You were not honest with me
I don't know why I stayed around
I question why I continued to put up with you
There was so many days
You played games with me for a long time
I shoulda thrown your sad ass out
I should have kicked you out of my life sooner
Only the dumbest fool would ever trust in you
No one in their right mind would trust you
I finally got wise
I finally saw the truth
I opened up my eyes
I began to see things clearly
The game is over
Our relationship is over
I've gone, and thrown out all the records
I removed all reminders of you from my life
All the ones that ever reminded me of you
All the things that kept the memory of you alive in my mind
I've gone, and torn up all the pictures
I destroyed all visual reminders of you
'Cause there was not one shred of truth, no, no, no
Because everything about you was a lie
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Realsongs
Written by: Diane Eve Warren
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Man, no one could top PCD from 2005-2008, those were their prime days. This and stickwitu, don;t cha and i dont need a man are forever my faves. Takes me right back to being 16 years old again.
@christinamilian91
I know . The golden era that was
@Mrdoria1993
I don't need a man is one of my favorite song
@francisfmusic7430
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@garytucker121
Love n s
@danitydon6976
Why is Nicole so underrated !?!! She is stunning, has amazing stage presence, can dance her but off, and has a voice thats in the same league as Christina Aguilera, Pink, Celine , Jennifer Hudson, and Mariah. I knew she was a legend from the moment i saw her in that days of the new music video. she just has that "it" factor. She has it all<3
@sandysilvery565
Facts! Nicole is a Multi talent + Beauty!
@rockmahworld91
Wow!!! She sings amazing live. Well, she's got the whole package really..