Basia Lyjak is a straight-up rock chick whose catchy, well crafted tunes an… Read Full Bio ↴Basia Lyjak is a straight-up rock chick whose catchy, well crafted tunes and tight, explosive vocals hark back to a day when singing came from your heart and your gut, rather than a pitch corrector in a studio. A tireless, passionate self-starter, Basia’s self-funded releases, "Writings on the Wall" and “Don’t Talk” have been knocking down doors all year; those who hear its catchy, rock-driven and empowering tracks can’t honestly deny their booming, radio-friendly potential. With a team of equally determined supporters at BasiaLyjak.com and an all-star band behind her (guitarist Ron Bechard (Sin Dealer, Crash Karma), bassist Daz Coppins (Fefe Dobson), drummer Dale Harrison (The Headstones) and multi-instrumentalist Pat Kelly (Paris Black Band)), Basia has firmly established herself as an internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter. Online communities like MySpace, YouTube, Stereofame and dozens more have allowed Basia to develop a worldwide fan base of music lovers who have been searching for an artist like her since the heydays of Veruca Salt and No Doubt!

Her infectious drive to succeed has been paying off tremendously: Basia’s social, print and broadcast media presence balloons each day. She has been featured on TV shows like Canoe Live! with Tara Slone of Rockstar: INXS, the Polish-language program Na Luzie, Rogers First Local and TwentySomethingTV. Broadcast and internet radio stations like Y108FM, Chick Radio, That Radio and more have been spinning “Don’t Talk” all year, with hungry response for more from listeners. She’s been profiled in Canadian Musician Magazine, The Toronto Sun, Metro News, Uncharted Sounds, Fazer, Bandwagon Magazine, Toonage and dozens more with one general consensus: Basia Lyjak has a set of monster pipes on her and isn’t afraid to let them rip. A quick glance at BasiaLyjak.com’s press section would leave anyone impressed at the breadth and quality of coverage she has received. The last two years have seen Basia play Toronto’s best clubs, perform at CMW, NXNE thrice and share the stage with artists like April Wine and Lee Aaron, to name a few. Her releases have been nominated for the TIMAs, the IOMAs, Toronto Exclusive Awards and numerous GarageBand.com awards, where Basia has repeatedly won Best Female Vocals, Track of the Day/Week, Best Lyrics, Best Melody, Best Beat and Most Rocking Tracks!

Basia continues to build her catalogue every day, writing towards regular single releases, an album and a European tour, starting with the release of her FACTOR-funded new single, “What It Feels Like” at NXNE ’09, co-written with Spring Awakening’s Kyle Riabko and produced by Brian Moncarz at his Rattlebox studios, co-owned by Tool producer David Bottrill. A video for “Don’t Talk” has been released to stellar reception, and Basia is preparing to score the soundtrack for the revolutionary www.TheGameCartel.com video game, proving just how much one person can accomplish with endless passion and no fear of hard work. So much accomplished already, every day is going to be no holds barred for Basia Lyjak, until the whole world hears her ROCK!

“There are only a few women that have rocked our world throughout the ages… Janis Joplin, Etta James, Heart, and The Pretenders… but guess what? There's a new chick that rocks my socks off, and her name is Basia Lyjak – and she kicked my ass! She's got the whole package. I think she will be a force in rock n’ roll, and once you hear her, you won’t forget her… I haven’t!” – Mark Hudson (Livin’ on the Edge, Aerosmith)

“Her current EP, Writings on the Wall, bears witness to an artist mature beyond her years. The vocal prowess Lyjak displays on that EP and the strength of the original material she's penned point to a long run for her.” – Doug Gallant, Canadian Musician Magazine

“Basia Lyjak is forcefully knockin' on fame's door, and tell you what -- it's about to open on up! She's a natural, and when you hear her you'll understand exactly what we mean! Fans of No Doubt, Queens of the Stone Age, Veruca Salt and other gritty acts will totally dig Basia Lyjak's powerful vocals and catchy, guitar-driven compositions.” – MyxerTones.com

“Basia Lyjak has been placed on the highest pedestal for me... the girl has little competition in the independent world and absolutely none in the major market place!” – Elley Wilson, Jimmy Stilettos

Lies
Basia Lyjak Lyrics

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Who are you?

Why are you here?

I haven't seen you

It's been about a year

I feel like melting

And I feel like melting

Did I hurt you?

Misconstrue you?

Made you wonder what I've done to you

You feel so bad

Oh how so said

You should have listened when I was crying out

Your eyes

Your eyes they lie to me

Your eyes

Your eyes they lie to me

I'm asking you to walk away

Save it for another face

You broke me, controlled me

Did what you wanted to

I don't forgive you

These thoughts in my head

I'm running, I'm running

I won't let you inside, I won't let you in

I'm running, I'm running

Out of your eyes

Out of your

Your eyes

Your eyes they lie to me

Your eyes

Your eyes they lie to me

And if I hate you

Well then I'll get through

Because your eyes lie

And if I hate you

That's how I'll get through

Because your eyes lie

Did I see you

I thought I did

I want to feel your thoughts in my head

Chorus

Overall Meaning

Basia Lyjak's song "Lies" is a reflection on a past relationship that has since ended. The song begins with the singer questioning the presence of her former partner, asking "who are you" and "why are you here" since it has been about a year since they last saw each other. She then expresses her feelings of vulnerability, that she feels like "melting".

The second verse sees the singer asking if she hurt her partner in some way or if she misconstrued something. She then says that her partner should have listened to her when she was crying out, suggesting that her partner did not take her feelings seriously. In the chorus, she sings about her partner's eyes and how they lie to her. She is asking her partner to walk away and save it for another face, indicating that she wants nothing to do with them anymore.

The final verse has the singer saying that she is "running" and will not let her partner back into her life. She repeats the line about her partner's eyes lying but also says that if she hates her partner, that is how she will get through. The song ends with the chorus once again repeating the idea that her partner's eyes lie to her.

Overall, the song is a cathartic release for the singer as she processes her emotions relating to her former partner. The repetition of the chorus reinforces her feelings of hurt and betrayal, while the verses provide context for her strong feelings.

Line by Line Meaning

Who are you?
I am curious to know your identity.

Why are you here?
What is your motive for being present?

I haven't seen you It's been about a year I feel like melting And I feel like melting
It has been a while since we last met, and seeing you now is affecting my emotions deeply.

Did I hurt you? Misconstrue you? Made you wonder what I've done to you You feel so bad Oh how so said You should have listened when I was crying out
Did my actions cause you pain or confusion? Your resulting negative emotions make me feel guilty, and I wish you had paid attention to my cries for help earlier.

Your eyes Your eyes they lie to me Your eyes Your eyes they lie to me
It is difficult for me to trust you, as your eyes seem to be hiding something from me.

I'm asking you to walk away Save it for another face You broke me, controlled me Did what you wanted to I don't forgive you These thoughts in my head
I am urging you to leave and find a new target for your harmful behavior, as you have already caused significant damage to my emotional state that I cannot easily forgive.

I'm running, I'm running I won't let you inside, I won't let you in I'm running, I'm running Out of your eyes Out of your
I am fleeing from the emotional hold you have over me, resisting any attempts you make to try and regain control over my thoughts or feelings.

And if I hate you Well then I'll get through Because your eyes lie And if I hate you That's how I'll get through Because your eyes lie
If I choose to hate you as a means of coping with the damage you have caused me, I am only doing so because I cannot trust the messages your eyes are conveying to me.

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