Lie To Me
Jonny Lang Lyrics
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and tell me everything is all right
Lie to me
and tell me that you'll stay here tonight
Tell me that you'll never leave,
And I'll just try to make believe
That everything you tell me is true
Lie to me, go ahead and lie to me
Lie to me, go ahead and lie to me
Lie to me
it doesn't matter anymore
It could never be the way it was before
If I can't hold on to you
Leave me with something I can hold onto,
For just a little while won't you let me be
Anyone can see
That you love him more than me
But right now, baby, let me pretend
That our love will never end
Lie to me, go ahead and lie to me
Lie to me, go ahead and lie to me
Lie to me, go ahead and lie to me
Lie to me, go ahead and lie to me
The lyrics of Jonny Lang's "Lie To Me" speak to the pain of a man who knows that his lover is leaving him for someone else. He pleads with her to lie to him and pretend that everything is fine, that she still loves him and will stay with him. He admits that he knows the truth, that she loves the other man more than him, but he craves the comfort of her lies.
There is a sense of desperation in the lyrics, as the man begs for just a little while longer with her, for something to hold onto. He begs her to let him pretend that their love will never end. The repetition of the phrase "Lie to me, go ahead and lie to me" emphasizes the man's need for her to make him feel better, even if it's only through lies.
Ultimately, the lyrics speak to the pain of loss and the desire for comfort, even if that comfort is false. The man knows that he is being lied to, but he is willing to accept those lies if it means he can hold onto his lover for just a little while longer.
Line by Line Meaning
Lie to me
Please deceive me
and tell me everything is all right
Say that everything is okay even if it's not
and tell me that you'll stay here tonight
And tell me that you'll remain with me for the night
Tell me that you'll never leave,
Promise that you'll never depart
And I'll just try to make believe
And I'll try hard to trust you
That everything you tell me is true
That you're always honest with me
Lie to me, go ahead and lie to me
Deceive me, it's alright if you do
Lie to me
Please deceive me
it doesn't matter anymore
It's no longer important
It could never be the way it was before
Things will never be as they used to be
If I can't hold on to you
If I can't keep you with me
Leave me with something I can hold onto,
At least allow me to have something to grasp
For just a little while won't you let me be
Can you please let me have a respite, even for just a brief moment?
Anyone can see
It's obvious to everyone
That you love him more than me
That you care for him more than you do for me
But right now, baby, let me pretend
But for now, my dear, let me imagine
That our love will never end
That our passion will last forever
Lie to me, go ahead and lie to me
Please deceive me, it's okay if you do
Lie to me, go ahead and lie to me
Deceive me, it's alright if you do
Lie to me, go ahead and lie to me
Please deceive me, it's okay if you do
Lie to me, go ahead and lie to me
Deceive me, it's alright if you do
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID RIVKIN, BRUCE MCCABE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ernestkiyoshk9255
Here listening to the great Johnny Lang in 2024
@VANP79
I remenber when i bought this cd back +/- 2001 ... no words
@aprilnicole0411
Blaring it from my car today ❤
@ONTHEEDGEFRED
Me
@NeeCeeRidinFree
As good as it was then!! Maybe even better...understanding. :)
@maggieb4736
@@NeeCeeRidinFree, yup. Bought this when it first came out---still as good today. Fan-freaking-tastic!
@valerierechel8097
Heard this song on the radio 23 years ago. Told my husband, get that cd! Expecting an old black guy on the cover 😂. A 17 year old white kid from ND!!! was killing the blues. Life lesson.... try not to pre judge. Still love the song.
@emmettnichols4612
How cool is the lyrics,rhythm and message? I'm 81 still mobile and kicking it.!!!
@JaneHobson-on3jj
Our guitar player / vocalist turned me on to him... we did this one, and "Hit the Ground Runnin' " Fun, Fun, Fun !!
@1879dessa
Even better... He was 15...