Don't Lie
Black Eyed Peasⴀ Lyrics

Sorry sorry sorry sorry
Apologizing for past mistakes

Hey, baby my nose is getting big
Admitting to telling lies

I noticed it be growing when I been telling them fibs
Acknowledging the physical manifestation of telling lies

Now you say your trust's gettin' weaker
Realizing the consequences of lying

Probably 'cos my lies just started gettin' deeper
Understanding the severity of one's lies

And the reason for my confession is that I learn my lesson
Explaining the motivation behind admitting to wrongdoing

And I really think you have to know the truuth
Stressing the importance of honesty in relationships

Because I lied and I cheated and I lied a little more
Admitting to repeatedly deceiving their partner

But after I did it I don't know what I did it for
Expressing confusion and regret over their actions

I admit that I have been a little immature
Acknowledging their own emotional immaturity

Fucking with your heart like I was the pre-da-tor
Recognizing the harm caused to their partner

In my book of lies I was the editor
Conveying the extent of deceitfulness and manipulation

And the author
Accepting full responsibility for their actions

I forged my signature
Committing fraud and falsifying documents

And now I apologize for what I did to ya
Sincerely expressing remorse for past transgressions

'Cos what you did to me I did to you
Acknowledging the harm and hurt caused to one another

Nononono baby, nononono don't lie
Urging their partner to be truthful

Nononono, yeah you kno kno kno know you gotta try
Encouraging their partner to make an effort to be honest

What you gonna do when it all comes out
Asking how their partner will handle the truth coming to light

When I see you & what you're all about
Anticipating the consequences of their partner's dishonesty

She said I'm leaving
Describing the impact of past lies on their relationship

'Cos she can't take the pain
Explaining the emotional distress caused by lying

It's hard to continue this love it ain't the same
Acknowledging the damage done to their relationship

Can't forget the things that I've done inside her brain
Recognizing the lasting impact of lying on one's partner

Too many lies committed too many games
Admitting to being deceitful and manipulative

She feeling like a fool getting on the last train
Describing the negative feelings and emotions experienced by their partner

Tryin' to maintain but the feeling won't change
Expressing the difficulty in repairing the relationship

Blinded by lights, cameras, you know the fame
Acknowledging the influence of external factors on their actions

I don't know the reason why I did these things
Admitting to not fully understanding their own motivations

And I lie and I lie
Emphasizing the repetition of their deceitful behavior

And now our emotions are drained
Describing the emotional toll of lying and deceit

And a little lie lie
Highlighting the incremental and cumulative harm caused by lying

Nononono baby, nononono don't lie
Reiterating the importance of honesty in relationships

Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Background melody

Yo, I'm lying to my girl
Acknowledging continued deceitful behavior

Even though I love her
Expressing love for their partner despite their actions

And she all in my world
Describing the centrality of their partner in their life

I give her all my attention and diamonds & pearls
Showing material and emotional investment in the relationship

Still I lie to my girl, I do it
Admitting to continued lying despite the consequences

And I lie and I lie and I lie 'til there's no turning back
Describing the point of no return in their lying

I don't know why, and I lie and I lie 'til I don't know who I am
Acknowledging the confusion and loss of self caused by lying