The song was written by will.i.am, Fergie, Taboo, apl.de.ap, C. Peters, D. Peters, and R. Walters, produced by will.i.am and is sampled from a demo Fergie recorded as a solo artist prior to her career with the Black Eyed Peas. The song's opening samples "This Place Hotel" by The Jacksons.
The single reached a peak position of #14 in the U.S. and #6 in the UK. The song's chart performance in the US was impeded due to the success of "My Humps" on the charts. In Latin America the single was released after the huge success of "Don't Phunk with My Heart", but was able to equal the success entering in the top ten in its fith week and peak at #2 in its 7th week staying there for five weeks becoming their second top two in a row. Don't Lie is Black Eyed Peas biggest hit to date in Latin America.
The music video for the song starts off with a still photograph of all four members of the Black Eyed Peas. The members start moving as the music picks up pace and then dance a little. The 'photograph' establishes that the video is set in Brazil by showing Rio de Janeiro. Later in the video other iconographic locations are shown, such as the rainforest and the slums. First up, will.i.am sings his verse. As he rides on his scooter, he suddenly spots himself and an ex-girlfriend arguing. He stops the scooter and walks by them, still singing his part. Then we switch to Fergie, walking in a bikini-top and a sarong-like bottom and singing the hook. Its Apl's turn after it, he sings his verse as we are shown clips of him and Taboo flirting with some girls. Again, Fergie sings the hook. Then finally, Taboo takes over for the bridge/third verse. And this time, the wardrobe and the scenario changes. All four members of Black Eyed Peas are now on-stage at a mini-concert. Taboo seemingly sings to a girl standing in the very first row. Near the end of his verse, however, it is shown that there are several versions of the girl in different outfits, all dancing with different men. Could be an indication that she had already left him and he is "seeing" her everywhere now. Fergie dances and sings the verse. This goes on until the end, when the camera zooms out on another still photograph of the band posing.
Part of the music video is set in the same building at Parque Lage in Rio de Janeiro that Snoop Dogg's music video for "Beautiful" is. However, the courtyard actually contains a pool (visible in the Snoop Dogg video) that is ignored in computer-generated image composition in the "Don't Lie" video -- the partygoers would actually be falling in the water. In real life, the building serves as a community art school, although it does occasionally hold intimate jazz performances.
Don't Lie
Black Eyed Peas Lyrics
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Uh, huh
La, da, da, da, da
Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry
Hey, baby my nose is getting big
I noticed it be growing when I been telling them fibs
Now you say your trust's gettin' weaker
And the reason for my confession is that I learn my lesson
And I really think you have to know the truth
Because I lied and I cheated and I lied a little more
But after I did it I don't know what I did it for
I admit that I have been a little immature
With your heart like I was the pre-da-tor
In my book of lies I was the editor
And the author
I forged my signature
And now I apologize for what I did to ya
'Cause what you did to me I did to you
No, no, no, no baby, no, no, no, no don't lie
No, no, no, no, yeah you know, know, know, know you gotta try
What you gonna do when it all comes out
When I'm here to see you, what you're all about
No, no, no, no baby, no, no, no, no don't lie
Yeah you know, know, know, know, you gotta try (stop, st-st-stop, st-st-stop lying)
She said I'm leaving
'Cause she can't take the pain
It's hard to continue this love it ain't the same
Can't forget the things that I've done inside her brain
Too many lies committed too many games
She feeling like a fool getting on the last train
Tryin' to maintain but the feeling won't change
I'm sorry for the things that I've done and what I became
Caught up in living my life in the fast lane
Blinded by lights, cameras, you know the fame
I don't know the reason why I did these things
And I lie and I lie
And I lie and I lie
And now our emotions are drained
'Cause I lie and I lie and a little lie lie
And now your emotions are drained
No, no, no, no baby, no, no, no, no don't lie (no don't you lie)
No, no, no, no, yeah you know, know, know, know you gotta try (you gotta try, gotta try)
What you gonna do when it all comes out (what you gonna do baby)
When I'm here to see you, what you're all about
No, no, no, no baby, no, no, no, no don't lie
Because you know, know, know, know, you gotta try
Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Ba da, ba da, ba da, ba da, badabada, badabada, badabada, badabada
Ba da, ba da, ba da, ba da, badabada, badabada, badabada, badabada
Yo, I'm lying to my girl
Even though I love her
And she all in my world
I give her all my attention and diamonds and pearls
She's the one who makes me feel on top of the world
Still I lie to my girl, I do it
And I lie and I lie and I lie (and then I lie) 'til there's no turning back
I don't know why, and I lie and I lie 'til I don't know who I am
No, no, no, no baby, no, no, no, no don't lie (don't you lie)
No, no, no, no, yeah you know, know, know, know you gotta try (you know, you know, you gotta)
What you gonna do when it all comes out
When I'm here to see you, what you're all about
No, no, no, no baby, no, no, no, no don't lie
No, no, no babe, no, no, no, no (stop, st-st-stop, st-st-stop lying)
The song "Don't Lie" by Black Eyed Peas is about a person confessing their lies and deceit to their significant other. The song starts with the singer telling their partner that they have been lying and their lies have been adding up. The singer admits to cheating and manipulating their significant other's trust, and now that it has caught up with them, they apologize and ask for forgiveness. The verses alternate between the perspective of the singer and their significant other, who is feeling the pain of being lied to repeatedly. Both parties are hurt, and the relationship is on the verge of falling apart. However, the singer acknowledges their mistakes and is willing to try to make things right if their partner gives them a chance.
The theme of "Don't Lie" is honesty and the consequences of dishonesty in a relationship. The song emphasizes that lying ruins the trust and connection between two people, and even though it may be difficult to tell the truth, it is crucial for the health and longevity of the relationship. The chorus reaffirms the message of the song, with the singer telling their partner not to lie and to try to salvage their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, baby my nose is getting big
I've been telling lies so often, my conscience is bothering me and I feel like my nose is growing longer like Pinocchio's.
And the reason for my confession is that I learn my lesson
I'm confessing because I've realized that lying comes with consequences and I need to come clean.
But after I did it I don't know what I did it for
I don't even remember why I started lying in the first place, but it became a habit that's hard to break.
And now our emotions are drained
Our relationship has been affected so much by my lies that we're both emotionally drained.
I'm sorry for the things that I've done and what I became
I regret my actions and the person I've become due to my constant lying.
No, no, no, no baby, no, no, no, no don't lie
I'm pleading with you to be honest with me and not to lie anymore.
What you gonna do when it all comes out
How will you react when you find out the truth about my lies?
Caught up in living my life in the fast lane
I was too caught up in my fast-paced lifestyle and fame that I lost sight of what was important - my relationship with you.
Still I lie to my girl, I do it
Despite knowing the consequences of lying, I find myself continuing to deceive my girlfriend.
And I lie and I lie 'til there's no turning back
I keep lying and it's getting to a point where there's no going back or hiding the truth anymore.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Will Adams, Allan Pineda, Jaime Gomez, Ricky Walters, Stacy Ferguson, Chris Peters, Drew Peters
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2024 e a certeza que essa é uma das melhores músicas, senão a melhor.
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Eu aos 15 anos, curtia muito essa música.
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Alguém mais concorda que essa música é a cara do Brasil? Aliás, The Black Yead Peas sempre teve um carinho especial pela nossa nação.