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ay it if you want to, and say it if you will
But if you don't say what you are thinking
And I won't take too kindly to it
Well, all I want is something special
And you can't give it to me
And all you do is lie to me
'Cause you're a liar, liar liar
I will run, I will fight
I will take you through the night
Night, night, laaahaa
I will run, I will fight
I will take you through the night
Night, night, naahaaa

Say it if you want to, and say it if you choose
Because if you don't say what you are thinking
No I won't take too kindly to it
Well, all I wanted was something different
And you couldn't give it to me
And all you do is lie to me
So you're a liar, liar, liar

I will run, I will fight
I will take you through the night
Night, night, laaahaa
I will run, I will fight
I will take you through the night
Night, night, laahaaa
Laahaaa, laahaaa

I will fight you, I fight you
I'll find it in you, liar
Liar, liar, liar




That you're a liar, liar, liar
Liar

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Liar" by The Cranberries depict a person who is fed up with the deceitful nature of someone they care about. The singer urges the liar to speak their mind honestly and openly, but warns that they will not tolerate any more lies. The repetition of the phrase "liar, liar, liar" emphasizes the betrayal felt by the singer, and the chorus combines a sense of determination and defiance as the singer promises to run, fight and take the other person through the night.


The line "all I wanted was something different, and you couldn't give it to me" suggests that the singer's trust has been broken repeatedly, and they have been let down by the other person. The frustration and disappointment felt by the singer is conveyed through the lyrics, as they seek a more fulfilling connection and refuse to settle for less.


Throughout the song, the rhythmic guitar riffs and uptempo beat reflect the emotions of the lyrics, building to a powerful climax as the singer asserts their strength and resolves to stand up for themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

Say it if you want to, and say it if you will
If you have something to say, go ahead and say it.


But if you don't say what you are thinking
If you hold back and don't tell me what's on your mind,


And I won't take too kindly to it
I won't appreciate the fact that you're being dishonest.


Well, all I want is something special
I desire a unique bond or connection with you.


And you can't give it to me
You don't have the capacity or willingness to meet my needs.


And all you do is lie to me
You consistently deceive me by making false promises or statements.


'Cause you're a liar, liar liar
You have a habit of being dishonest and untruthful, which is why I call you a liar.


I will run, I will fight
I am willing to do whatever it takes to get through this situation.


I will take you through the night
I will guide you and support you through the challenging times.


Say it if you want to, and say it if you choose
You have a choice to make, whether to reveal the truth or not.


Because if you don't say what you are thinking
If you remain silent and don't express your thoughts,


No I won't take too kindly to it
I won't tolerate being kept in the dark or misled.


Well, all I wanted was something different
I was looking for a unique experience or relationship.


And you couldn't give it to me
You lacked the ability or willingness to fulfill my desires or needs.


And all you do is lie to me
You keep deceiving me by hiding the truth or making false promises.


So you're a liar, liar, liar
By continuing to deceive me, you are proving yourself to be a liar.


I will fight you, I fight you
I will confront you and challenge you to be honest with me.


I'll find it in you, liar
I will discover the truth about you, despite your lies and deceit.


Liar, liar, liar
The fact that you lied to me repeatedly, makes you a liar.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOLORES MARY O'RIORDAN, NOEL HOGAN

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@tehe8161

" Shut up Tammy "
- will be forever iconic

@judithbatke3169

the "great guy" reese kensington is matthew hussey, so obvious, with his channel "attracting great guys". You get a glimpse of their relationship - so funny

@anglekeruboivy5817

yea i like saying it

@sallyszewan

I literally thought she said shut up dummy for the entire time lol omg

@laurenmiller3283

My sister and I have an inside joke with that lol😂

@alexanderlove4494

My brain kept yelling ‘Shut up Heather!’

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watched this video out of curiosity what kind of song JISOO is singing, and i like it ❤️😍

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Hi there, me too. They are the best! And Jisoo nailed it. 👌

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Same heree

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