I Just Can't Live a Lie
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And maybe turning my back would be that much easier
'Cause hurtful words are all that we exchange
But I can't watch you walk away
Can I forget about the way it feels to touch you
And all about the good times that we've been through?
Could I wake up without you every day
No, I can't learn to live without
And I can't give up on us now
Oh, I know I could say we're through
And tell myself I'm over you
But even if I made a vow
I promise not to miss you now
And try to hide the truth inside
I fell 'cause I, I just can't live a lie
Could I forget the look that tells me that you want me
And all the reasons that make loving you so easy
The kiss that always makes it hard to breathe
The way you know just what I mean?
No, I can't learn to live without
Oh, so don't you give up on us now
Oh, I know I could say we're through
And tell myself I'm over you
But even if I made a vow
I promise not to miss you now
And try to hide the truth inside
I fell 'cause I, I just can't live a lie
Oh, and I don't wanna try
Oh, I know I could say we're through
And tell myself I'm over you
But even if I made a vow
I promise not to miss you now
And try to hide the truth inside
I fell 'cause I, I just can't live a lie
(I just can't live a lie)
But even if I made a vow
I promise not to miss you now
And try to hide the truth inside
I fell 'cause I, I just can't live a lie
Oh, I can't live a lie
Oh, I can't live a lie
In "I Just Can't Live a Lie," Carrie Underwood sings about a relationship that seems to be falling apart. The lyrics describe how nothing seems to please her partner and that it is getting to the point where it would be easier to turn her back on the situation. However, despite the hurtful words that are being exchanged, Underwood cannot simply watch her partner walk away. She questions whether she could forget about the good times they have shared and wake up without her partner every day. She ultimately decides that she can't learn to live without her partner and promises not to miss her now, even if she were to try and hide her true feelings.
The song touches on the themes of heartbreak and the challenges of maintaining a relationship. Underwood's lyrics express the difficulties that can arise when relationships begin to break down and highlights the importance of communication and working through issues together. Despite the challenges that they face, Underwood acknowledges that she cannot learn to live without her partner, showing the power and hold that love can have over a person.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately nothing I do ever seems to please you
Recently, I have been unable to satisfy you with anything that I do
And maybe turning my back would be that much easier
Perhaps it would be easier for me to walk away from this situation
'Cause hurtful words are all that we exchange
The only communication between us are insults and negative comments
But I can't watch you walk away
Despite everything, I cannot bear to see you leave
Can I forget about the way it feels to touch you
Is it possible for me to forget how it feels when we touch?
And all about the good times that we've been through?
Can I erase all of the happy memories we have created together?
Could I wake up without you every day
Is it possible for me to start my day without you by my side every morning?
And would I let you walk away?
Would I be able to let you leave without a fight?
No, I can't learn to live without
I have come to the realization that I cannot survive without you
And I can't give up on us now
It is too late for me to walk away from this relationship
Oh, I know I could say we're through
I am aware that I could end this relationship at any time
And tell myself I'm over you
I could try and convince myself that I have moved on from you
But even if I made a vow
Regardless of what I say to myself
I promise not to miss you now
I pledge to not feel your absence
And try to hide the truth inside
I will pretend that everything is okay even though it is not
I fell 'cause I, I just can't live a lie
The truth is that I am still in love with you and I cannot pretend otherwise
Could I forget the look that tells me that you want me
Is it feasible for me to forget the way you look at me when you desire me?
And all the reasons that make loving you so easy
Can I erase all the reasons why our love is effortless and simple?
The kiss that always makes it hard to breathe
You kiss me in a way that makes me feel breathless
The way you know just what I mean?
You always seem to understand what I am trying to say without me having to explain it to you
Oh, and I don't wanna try
I cannot bear the thought of trying to forget you
Oh, and I can't live a lie
I refuse to deceive myself and pretend that I do not love you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WAYNE ANTHONY HECTOR, STEPHEN PAUL ROBSON
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