The present, an era saturated with blatant repetition, ideas and concepts s… Read Full Bio ↴The present, an era saturated with blatant repetition, ideas and concepts so much so that it would seem as if every note has been heard and every song sung. It is no doubt a pleasant surprise to find an individual who does not conform to the now but is defined as the next. The future is August. Born Dan August Rigo, he has been performing and singing since the tender age of 5. However, it wasn't until he saw Michael Jackson's legendary performance of Billy Jean for Motown's 25th anniversary that he knew what his life calling was. He studied his new idol and in so developed a sound and style for himself. It didn't stop there. Not feeling satisfied in just being a singer, he taught himself to play piano, guitar and drums. To fully understand August, one only needs to listen and feel his music. Armed with charisma, charm and a knack for the spontaneous, he is a true artist in every sense of the word. In a time where music is lacking in depth and soul, he enters a fresh face and sound to shatter the mold. When he sings he evokes emotion and takes you along for a ride you won't forget. A blend of Pop, R & B and Soul, August turns heads everywhere he is heard. His talent has caught the attention and respect of some of the industries most influential and heavy hitters i.e. Eric Nicks, Sha Money, Irv Gotti, and Chaka Khan just to name a few. Not only a phenomenal singer, August has paralleled his vocal ability with an often overlooked yet powerful skill, songwriting and arrangement. His ability to blend the abstract with the norm, along with concept driven writing has been a recipe for success. He has penned his entire debut album and weaves tales of loves lost, gained and desired. It is through his unique expression of life and experiences that he connects with his captivated audience. Empowered with stunning vocals and solid song writing, August also is a budding producer. He has formed a production company, Duke and Hazzurd with close friend and fellow producer Khari (Mashonda, LL Cool J, Nappy Roots). Currently they have produced songs for Lemarvin (Motown) Young Steff (Richcraft/Atlantic) Nappy Roots, Jhevon Paris, and new Shady signing Bobby Creekwater. He and Khari have teamed up with super producer BINK! Known for his stunning work on Jay Z's Blueprint and Dynasty Album, Blackstreet, Freeway, Cassidy, Jo Jo, Amerie are among some of his distinguished list of credits. They will be a force to be reckoned with. Ready to fill the void left by the music of old he is ready for the waiting world. August is the sound, the voice, and the truth. "I just want to make music that can take you somewhere, hopefully you'll wanna come with me" - August.

Better To Lie
August Rigo Lyrics

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Yeah yeah yeah yeah whoa whoa whoa oh
Said its better better,
I never should've let her know
It was better to lie.

I'm screaming,
He's talking over,
I've asked him twice,

Says he don't know her,
I raise a fist,
He grabs my wrist,
Ask for the truth,
And this is what I get,
I only asked him
Who called to sell your love?
He said he don't know,
But yet it was a girl.
And he's chillin'
Like nothing of it,
Now I'm tripping,
I'm yelling up in public like,

Oh
Can you please just be honest?
He tells me some stories but I just don't want to know,
No I just don't believe it,
And all I want to do is keep screaming,
And he's like,

Please calm down
Baby, because you're talking too loud
I'm hollering,
You won't let the truth come out.
So please calm down
Baby, because you're firing too high (too high)
Should I keep the truth inside?
So maybe it was better to lie

Said it's better better,
I never should've let her know
It was better to lie.

Said it's better better,
I never should've let her know
It was better to lie.

I walk away,
So he comes after,
I'm running quick,
But he runs faster.

Some explanation that I don't need,
He tells me "Baby, can you sit down and breathe?"
Freaking out, hysterical,
Said you shouldn't lie
Would've been better off

So silly me thinking you're a good guy
Maybe now you know not to lie

Oh
Can you please just be honest?
He tells me some stories but I just don't want to know,
No I just don't believe it,
And all I want to do is keep screaming,
And he's like,

Please calm down
Baby, because you're talking too loud
I'm hollering,
You won't let the truth come out.
So please calm down
Baby, because you're firing too high (too high)
Should I keep the truth inside?
So maybe it was better to lie

Said it's better better,
I never should've let her know
It was better to lie.

Said it's better better,
I never should've let her know
It was better to lie.

I thought it would be better if I did you right,
But I guess I should've told you lies,
You lie, you lie,
And now you're standing there telling me,

Please calm down
Baby, because you're talking too loud
I'm hollering,
You won't let the truth come out.
So please calm down
Baby, because you're firing too high (too high)
Should I keep the truth inside?
So maybe it was better to lie,
Said its better better,

I never should've let her know
It was better to lie.

Overall Meaning

The song "Better To Lie" by August Rigo features a story of a romantic relationship marred by dishonesty. The lyrics detail a confrontation between the singer and their partner, who was caught lying about a phone call from another woman. The singer grows increasingly frustrated as their partner continues to deny any wrongdoing, and eventually concludes that it would have been better for them to simply lie and avoid the truth altogether.

The first verse sets the stage for the conflict between the singer and their partner. The partner denies knowing anything about the phone call, and the singer becomes increasingly angry and aggressive in their attempts to uncover the truth. The chorus repeats the refrain "said it's better better, I never should've let her know it was better to lie," indicating that the singer regrets having pushed for honesty in the first place.

The second verse takes a bit of a different turn, with the singer attempting to flee the situation and the partner chasing after them. The partner tries to talk the singer down and dismisses their anger as overblown, but the singer remains convinced that honesty should have been the priority all along.

Overall, the lyrics of "Better To Lie" speak to the difficulties of maintaining trust and openness in a romantic relationship when dishonesty is present. The singer's frustration and anger are palpable, and the repeated refrain of "it was better to lie" serves as a potent reminder of the often-complicated nature of truth and deception in our closest relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

Said its better better, I never should've let her know It was better to lie.
The singer regrets telling the truth to his partner and thinks it would have been better to lie instead.

I'm screaming, He's talking over, I've asked him twice, Says he don't know her,
The singer is upset and is trying to get his partner to tell him the truth about a girl who called to sell her love, but he keeps talking over him and denies knowing her.

I raise a fist, He grabs my wrist, Ask for the truth, And this is what I get,
The singer gets angry and raises his fist, but his partner grabs his wrist and refuses to tell the truth about the girl who called to sell her love.

He said he don't know, But yet it was a girl. And he's chillin', Like nothing of it,
The singer's partner denies knowing the girl who called to sell her love, but then admits that it was a girl and acts like it's not a big deal.

Now I'm tripping, I'm yelling up in public like, Oh Can you please just be honest?
The singer gets upset and starts yelling in public, asking his partner to be honest with him.

Please calm down Baby, because you're talking too loud I'm hollering, You won't let the truth come out. So please calm down Baby, because you're firing too high (too high) Should I keep the truth inside? So maybe it was better to lie
The partner asks the singer to calm down and stop yelling, and questions whether it's better to keep the truth inside and lie, since the singer won't let it come out.

I walk away, So he comes after, I'm running quick, But he runs faster.
The singer tries to walk away, but his partner follows him and he starts running, but the partner runs faster.

Some explanation that I don't need, He tells me "Baby, can you sit down and breathe?" Freaking out, hysterical,
The partner tries to explain something, but the singer doesn't want to hear it and gets upset, so the partner asks him to sit down and breathe because he's freaking out.

Said you shouldn't lie Would've been better off So silly me thinking you're a good guy Maybe now you know not to lie
The singer tells his partner that he shouldn't lie and that it would have been better if he hadn't told the truth. He also regrets thinking that his partner was a good guy and hopes that he won't lie in the future.

I thought it would be better if I did you right, But I guess I should've told you lies, You lie, you lie, And now you're standing there telling me,
The singer thought that it would be better to tell the truth, but now realizes that it would have been better to lie. He accuses his partner of lying and being hypocritical.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AUGUST RIGO, JONATHAN ROTEM

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