Their debut album was recorded live in the studio, and succeeds on many levels at retelling the tales of ancient Austrian folklore as they believe the forefathers and, indeed, even history itself, intended them to be exactly recorded.
True Lies
ArnoCorps Lyrics
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Telling you lies, causing unjust strife
Just don't forget you're still my wife
Spend time with Chet till I threaten his life!
Now you're exposed, slight change of plans!
You've been caught with another man!
Both on this mission till this jet lands!
I know you're telling! Whoa oh oh!
You know I'm telling! Whoa oh oh!
We know he's selling! Whoa oh oh!
True! Lies!
Crave excitement, can't tell the truth
Want to meet for lunch, you've got an excuse
I know what you're doing with the poseur sleuth
He's just with you cuz he thinks you're loose!
Now he's exposed, slight change of plans!
He'll never get the chance to squeeze your cans!
Both on this mission, till this jet lands!
Doing whatever the task demands!
(chorus)
Working as a team, the way it should be
Discovered the secret, both you and me
All we need is trust, now we can see
We're still together, but twice as free!
Now I'm exposed, slight change of plans!
In the line of duty, crush dogs with my hands!
Both on this mission, till this jet lands!
Doing whatever the task demands!
(chorus)
The song "True Lies" by ArnoCorps tells the story of a man who leads a double life and lies to his wife. He tells his wife to spend time with a man named Chet, but then threatens Chet's life when he discovers that his wife has been cheating on him with another man. The man admits to also craving excitement and not being able to tell the truth himself, and suspects that his wife is meeting with the other man because he thinks she's easy. Eventually, both the man and his wife are caught up in a mission together, and they come to realize that they can still be together and twice as free as long as they trust each other.
The lyrics of "True Lies" are metaphorical and complex, exploring themes of trust, loyalty, and moral ambiguity. The man in the song is both a hero and a villain, depending on how his actions are interpreted by the listener. This duality is reflected in the chorus, with its repeated mantra of "True! Lies!" which may be interpreted to mean that the truth lies somewhere in between the two extremes.
Line by Line Meaning
Soon you'll know I lead a double life
I have been living a secret life and I will reveal it to you soon
Telling you lies, causing unjust strife
I have been deceiving you and causing problems in our relationship
Just don't forget you're still my wife
Despite my deceit, I still want you to stay with me as my spouse
Spend time with Chet till I threaten his life!
I want you to hang out with Chet until I can deal with him and his interference
Now you're exposed, slight change of plans!
I have found out about your affair and we need to adjust our plans accordingly
You've been caught with another man!
I know that you have been unfaithful with another person
Both on this mission till this jet lands!
We are working together on this task until we reach our destination
Doing whatever the task demands!
We are willing to do whatever it takes to complete our mission
I know you're telling! Whoa oh oh!
I am aware that you are revealing my secrets
You know I'm telling! Whoa oh oh!
You are aware that I am revealing your secrets
We know he's selling! Whoa oh oh!
We are both aware that someone is betraying us
Crave excitement, can't tell the truth
I am addicted to thrill and cannot be honest
Want to meet for lunch, you've got an excuse
Whenever I suggest meeting, you make excuses
I know what you're doing with the poseur sleuth
I am aware of your affair with the fake private investigator
He's just with you cuz he thinks you're loose!
He is only with you because he thinks you are promiscuous
Now he's exposed, slight change of plans!
We have found out about the private investigator and must adjust our plans accordingly
He'll never get the chance to squeeze your cans!
He will not have the opportunity to be intimate with you
Working as a team, the way it should be
We are working together as a united front
Discovered the secret, both you and me
We have found out each other's secrets
All we need is trust, now we can see
We need to trust each other now that our secrets are out
We're still together, but twice as free!
We are still a couple, but with more freedom and honesty
Now I'm exposed, slight change of plans!
I have revealed my secret and we must adjust our plans accordingly
In the line of duty, crush dogs with my hands!
As part of my job, I am willing to be fierce and brutal
Contributed by William Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.