In an interview with www.spinner.com, Sudol shared how she came up with the name "(I) had a bunch of books open on a table, "a fine frenzy" jumped off a page of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' [Shakespeare] and it was just right, though every now and then I wonder if it's a bit ... flowery."
Sudol developed the sound of A Fine Frenzy - hypnotic piano arrangements under classic American melody fused into irresistible, atmospheric songs with the power to reach around the world.
The second album, Bomb in a Birdcage, was released on 8 September 2009. A third album, Pines, was released in 2012.
A Fine Frenzy official site - www.afinefrenzy.com
Liar
A Fine Frenzy Lyrics
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With the tallest tales that I have ever heard
Fire, fire, you set my soul on fire
Laughing in the corner as it burns
Right between the ribs it's sinking in
Oh, oh, the siren sang so sweet and watched the sailors going down
Anyone would drown
Sick and tired of this mad desire
Fluttering inside me like a hawk
Wire, wire, got my hands on wires
Well, Heaven help you when I get them off
Right between the ribs you'll feel it then
Oh, oh, the siren sang so sweet and watched the sailors going down
Oh, oh, you talk to in siren song; yeah, anyone would drown
Anyone would drown
Oh, the ships go down
Following the sound
Oh, the ships go down
Oh, oh, the siren sang so sweet and watched the sailors going down
Oh, oh, you don't do me in siren song; yeah, anyone would drown
Oh, oh, the siren sang so sweet and watched the sailors going down
Oh, oh, you don't do me in siren song; yeah, anyone would drown
Anyone would drown
The lyrics of A Fine Frenzy's "Liar Liar" appear to be about a person who is deceived by someone who tells tall tales and lies. The singer is seemingly captivated by the liar's charisma and allure, but also disappointed by how much they have been taken advantage of. The chorus with the fire and siren imagery seems to be a way to describe how the liar has set the singer's emotions ablaze and also led them into a perilous path. The second verse seems to be a continuation of the first, as the singer describes how the liar's deception has made them feel sick and tired, but also empowered to take action. They have now gained a sense of control over the situation, and the wires symbolize this newfound agency. However, they also suggest that the singer is just as manipulative as the liar, and that they could end up causing harm too. The final chorus feels like a moment of clarity for the singer, as they realize that they need to break free from the spell of the liar's siren song, which could potentially lead them to destruction.
Overall, "Liar Liar" appears to be a cautionary tale about the dangers of living in a world where lies and deceit reign supreme. It is also a reminder that we can fall prey to our own desires and manipulative tendencies, and that breaking free from these patterns requires a great deal of self-reflection and introspection.
Line by Line Meaning
Liar, liar, you're such a great big liar
You consistently and intentionally deceive me
With the tallest tales that I have ever heard
Your lies are unbelievably grandiose
Fire, fire, you set my soul on fire
You excite and arouse me in a dangerous way
Laughing in the corner as it burns
You find pleasure in causing me pain
Right between the ribs it's sinking in
Your deception is hurting me deeply
Oh, oh, the siren sang so sweet and watched the sailors going down
You lure people in with your charm and then bring about their downfall
Oh, oh, you talk to me in siren song; yeah, anyone would drown
Your words are deceptive and can easily trick anyone
Sick and tired of this mad desire
I am exhausted by my intense longing for you
Fluttering inside me like a hawk
My emotions for you are turbulent and intense
Wire, wire, got my hands on wires
I have the power to control the situation and expose your deception
Well, Heaven help you when I get them off
You will face consequences for your lies when I reveal the truth
Oh, the ships go down
People fall prey to your deception and suffer as a result
Following the sound
They are drawn in by your enticing words
Oh, oh, you don't do me in siren song; yeah, anyone would drown
I am aware of your deceptive ways and won't fall for them, but others may not be so lucky
Lyrics © THE MUSIC GOES ROUND, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROBERT ARTHUR, TIM MENSY, ROGER SPRINGER
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