Beautiful Lies
Birdy Lyrics

Beautiful lies
The song is about seeking comfort in lies that make life seem beautiful, though they may not be true.

Cover my eyes with your hands
The singer wants to avoid facing reality and prefers to be blind to what is happening in their life.

Just pretend we're better
The singer wants to believe that they and their loved ones are not struggling, and that everything is okay even when it is not.

Turn out the light
The artist wants to shut out reality and avoid seeing the struggles they are facing.

There are no more surprises to come
The artist feels that they have already experienced all the hardships that life can offer, and there is nothing else to prepare for.

Let's be numb together
The singer wants to be with someone who will avoid confronting the harsh realities of life with them.

The world's so fast and nothing lasts
The world is constantly changing, and nothing lasts forever, reflecting the singer's fear of change and longing for certainty.

Let's save it while we can
The artist wants to hold on to what they have for as long as possible before it is gone.

'Cause I want to be forever
The artist wishes to immortalize themselves in a way that is impossible in real life.

Like smoke in the air
The artist wishes to be ephemeral and insubstantial, just like smoke, reflecting their desire to avoid confronting reality directly.

Float like a feather going nowhere
The singer wants to avoid taking responsibility for their life and moving forward. They prefer to float aimlessly and avoid confronting limitations.

Lost in the silence
The artist feels isolated and disconnected from others, and prefers to avoid speaking about what they are feeling.

I don't need to be free
The singer does not want to become independent, they prefer to remain dependent on others and avoid confronting life head on.

Kill me with kindness
The singer wants someone to be gentle with them, even if it means lying to them, due to their fear of confronting harsh realities.

And please
The singer is desperate for the comfort of lies and prefers to avoid confronting the uncomfortable truths about their life.

I wish that I had the strength to let go, but I don't
The artist is unable to let go of their desire to avoid the hardships of life, despite knowing that this is not a long-term solution.

I'm paralyzed
The artist is emotionally stuck and unable to move forward in confronting the harsh realities of their life.

I see the child in your eyes and I'm stuck in the headlights
The singer sees their fear of life reflected in their loved one's eyes, and feels paralyzed, unable to take action or move forward.

I know too well that time will tell
The singer knows that eventually, the truth will be revealed, and they will have to confront life's hardships head-on.

It's easy to forget
Despite knowing that they will have to confront life's realities eventually, it is easy for the artist to push these thoughts aside and avoid thinking about them.

Oh, well, I've tried to be open
The artist has tried to be honest and open in the past, but has found that this is difficult when they are struggling with their own fears and doubts.

But I've found it's hard when you're broken
The artist has faced their own share of struggles and realizes that being open and honest is challenging when you are dealing with your own pain and fears.

And in the heat of the moment, we're free
The singer finds a temporary sense of freedom and relief from their struggles when they are with someone they can be open and honest with in the moment.

So please, please
The artist is desperate for the comfort of lies, and pleads with their loved one to provide them with this comfort, even if it is only temporary.