I Lied
Nicki Minaj Lyrics

I lied, I lied, I lied
The singer admits to lying, but explains that it was to prevent heartbreak

Even though I said I didn't love you I lied, I lied
The singer actually loves the person, but lied to prevent getting hurt in the future

Even though I said I didn't need you I lied, I lied
The singer actually needs the person, but lied to protect herself from potential heartbreak

To keep you from breaking my heart, ooh To keep you from breaking my heart, ooh
The singer repeats that her lies were to prevent heartbreak

Even though I said don't touch me I lied, I lied
The singer wants to prevent getting attached to the person, but actually wants to be touched

I can't fall for you, can't give my all to you Can't let you think that I;ma let the game stall for you
The singer cannot allow herself to fall in love or fully commit to the person, and doesn't want to slow down her own life for them

Gotta protect me you gotta sweat me You said you thought you was ready and I said let's see
The singer wants the person to prove their readiness and commitment to her before she fully lets them in

But I ain't mean that, I need some fucking proof 'Cause what happens if I fall in love then you cut me loose?
The singer is scared of getting hurt if she falls in love and the person leaves her

You just a heart breaker won't let you break mine 'Cause I'll be smashing windows and cutting them brake lines
The singer won't let the person break her heart, and threatens to retaliate if they try

'Cause who knew that if I just let myself go with you Who knows, who knows, so I lied
The singer is unsure of what could happen if she allows herself to be vulnerable with the person, but lied to protect herself

Even though I said, "Fuck you" I lied, I lied
The singer said hurtful things to the person, but lied because she actually still cares

I thought eventually you would let me go That was my insecurities and my ego
The singer was scared of being trapped or hurt by the person, but realizes it was due to her own fears and ego

Missed my jump shot missed my free throw Miss the way we kiss miss the D, yo
The singer regrets losing the person and misses intimate moments they shared

Man it was good while it lasted That shit wasn't real it was magic If it was a record it would have been classic But fuck you though, orgasmic
The relationship was enjoyable, but the singer acknowledges it wasn't real and was purely physical

I guess this is what I gotta do to keep me from falling Stalling the truth, who knew what you'd Do if I let you in?
The singer is aware that her lies are a defense mechanism to prevent herself from falling in love and getting hurt

My mama ain't raised no fool, I I am not your usual typical type Who would protect me if I never hide? Falling so fast I am afraid of you, so I lied
The singer is independent and doesn't want to be vulnerable in a relationship. She lies because she fears falling too fast and getting hurt

Ooh baby Ooh
The singer repeats a vocalization signifying her emotions towards the situation