Career:
She released her first EP No Roots on February 3, 2017. Her first single No Roots reached number two on the German charts and achieved worldwide popularity.
Discography:
EPs:
No Roots
Released: February 3, 2017
Label: Paper Plane Records
Format: CD, digital download
Singles:
"No Roots" 2017
BVMI: Gold
She released her debut full album, Mint in 2019. Reviewing the album for PopMatters, critic Elizabeth Woronzoff states "Merton's ability to find hope in the negative was the catalyst for MINT's standout track, "Why So Serious". Written as a response to critics who wrote Merton off as a one-hit-wonder, "Why So Serious" castigates the cynics. As specified in MINT's press release, Merton comments, "Music is supposed to be fun! We don't write songs to be hits, we write songs so we feel good." More so, the track, as well as the majority of the album, reminds listeners to live in the moment and to unshackle from the negativity. "
Lie to My Face
Alice Merton Lyrics
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All of your words were high there but I told myself I had not found love, once again
Tell me it's all in my head, tell me I imagined all of it
That there's no one else, so don't worry, but were always wiser in the end
Go on and lie to my face
Tell me again how you love me while kissing another girl
Lie to my face
Tell me this won't ever end
Tell me it over and over again
Lie to me my friend
I saw you looking and her, you said you were friends but I know that you weren't
What is a girl meant to do, when she discovers a man is a fool
I know she's playing with you, but this ain't a game, I thought this here was true
So go on and lie to my face
Tell me again how you love me while kissing another girl
Lie to my face
Say that you need me, without us there's no other way
Tell me this won't ever end
Tell me it over and over again
Tell me this won't ever end
Tell me it over and over again
Lie to me
Oh, lie to me
Tell me this won't ever end
Tell me it over and over and over again
Lie to my face
Say that you need me, without us there's no other way
In Alice Merton's song, "Lie to My Face," the lyrics tell a story of a woman who has been lied to by her partner. She had trusted her partner's words and honesty, but eventually learns that he has been unfaithful, kissing another girl while professing his love for her. The woman is hurt and disappointed, but instead of confronting the situation, she asks her partner to lie to her, to keep up the facade of their relationship. She's aware of the truth and the betrayal, but she chooses to ignore it, even if it means being lied to.
The chorus of the song repeats, "Lie to my face," which highlights the woman's desire to maintain the lie and stay ignorant of the truth. She even acknowledges that she knows the truth, but prefers the comfort of the lie. In a way, the lyrics embody the sadness and disappointment of someone who has been hurt and betrayed but is willing to accept the lies in fear of losing the relationship.
Overall, the song speaks to the complex emotions of love, trust, and betrayal. It's a painful reminder that love can be complicated and that people are never sure of what lies ahead. The lyrics speak to the emotional turmoil that one can feel in a situation like this, and Alice Merton does an excellent job of conveying those emotions through her vocals.
Line by Line Meaning
Honestly I thought your honesty meant something to you, in the end
I trusted that you were being truthful with me, but now I realize that you weren't.
All of your words were high there but I told myself I had not found love, once again
You said the right things, but deep down I knew you weren't sincere, yet I chose to ignore my instincts.
Tell me it's all in my head, tell me I imagined all of it
I don't want to believe that you're lying to me, so please promise me that I'm wrong.
That there's no one else, so don't worry, but were always wiser in the end
You said there's nobody else, but I know now that you were just trying to calm my fears. Eventually, we all learn the truth.
Go on and lie to my face
You've already betrayed me, so why not continue with your dishonesty?
Tell me again how you love me while kissing another girl
Say that you love me while you're with someone else because it doesn't matter to you.
Say that you need me, without us there's no other way
Pretend that you can't live without me, even though you're perfectly fine with someone else.
Tell me this won't ever end
Assure me that our love will last forever, despite all the lies and deceit.
Tell me it over and over again
Keep repeating the same false promises, even though you have no intention of keeping them.
I saw you looking and her, you said you were friends but I know that you weren't
I caught you staring at her, and you claimed to be friends, but I knew there was more going on.
What is a girl meant to do, when she discovers a man is a fool
As a woman, what options do I have when I realize that you're foolishly dishonest?
I know she's playing with you, but this ain't a game, I thought this here was true
I understand that she's just using you, but our love was supposed to be real, not a game.
Lie to me
Deceive me, because that's all you're capable of doing.
Oh, lie to me
I'm imploring you to lie to me, because at least then I won't have to face the harsh truth.
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Alice Merton, Nicolas Rebscher
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