Sweet Lies
Booka Shade Lyrics


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You say, it's not so easy
You say, this life will tear us apart
Let's make some nights being easy
Pretend that it's a start

You say, you're lookin' for sweet lies
You say, tonight there's alot we can do
You got to learn to let go
Before it's killing you
Before it's killing you

You want the perfect moment
Make it last 'til the moment is gone
So much to run away from
You're not the only one





Hot light, spotlight, sweet lies, show time
Hot light, spotlight, sweet lies, show time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Booka Shade's song "Sweet Lies" explore the idea of escapism and the desire for a perfect moment. The singer's partner expresses that life is difficult and will tear them apart, but suggests pretending that some nights are easy and that they can make a start. The partner is looking for "sweet lies" and something to do to escape from the difficulties of life. The singer advises them to let go before it becomes too much to bear.


The idea of a perfect moment is explored in the lines "You want the perfect moment / Make it last 'til the moment is gone." The singer suggests that the desire for the perfect moment is something everyone feels and that there is always something to run away from. The repeated refrain of "Hot light, spotlight, sweet lies, show time" reinforces the idea of a desire to escape into a fantasy world where everything is perfect.


Overall, the lyrics to "Sweet Lies" suggest that the desire to escape and find a perfect moment is a universal feeling that is often driven by the difficulties of life. The singer recognizes the need to let go and find a way to cope with those difficulties rather than constantly searching for a way to escape.


Line by Line Meaning

You say, it's not so easy
You express that the situation we are in is not uncomplicated.


You say, this life will tear us apart
You believe that our current lifestyle will cause us to drift apart.


Let's make some nights being easy
Let's create some evenings that are carefree or effortless.


Pretend that it's a start
Let's act like these relaxed nights mark the beginning of something.


You say, you're lookin' for sweet lies
You admit to wanting to hear false but pleasant statements.


You say, tonight there's alot we can do
You suggest that there are numerous options for us to explore tonight.


You got to learn to let go
You must discover how to detach yourself from what is holding you back.


Before it's killing you
Before it seriously begins to harm you.


You want the perfect moment
You crave an ideal or flawless time.


Make it last 'til the moment is gone
Savor it until the moment comes to a close.


So much to run away from
So many issues or worries to avoid or escape from.


You're not the only one
You are not the sole person undergoing these struggles or thoughts.


Hot light, spotlight, sweet lies, show time
These phrases allude to an environment of attention-seeking and superficiality.


Hot light, spotlight, sweet lies, show time
These phrases allude to an environment of attention-seeking and superficiality.




Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Universal Music Publishing Group, Melodie Der Welt GmbH
Written by: ARNO KAMMERMEIER, PETER HAYO, WALTER MERZIGER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@sco8878

You say, it's not so easy
You say, this life will tear us apart
Let's make some nights being easy
Pretend that it's a start

You say, you're lookin' for sweet lies
You say, tonight there's alot we can do
You got to learn to let go
Before it's killing you
Before it's killing you

You want the perfect moment
Make it last 'til the moment is gone
So much to run away from
You're not the only one

Hot light, spotlight, sweet lies, show time
Hot light, spotlight, sweet lies, show time



All comments from YouTube:

@MsAfjm

Booka Shade are real musicians. they create a melody, a feeling... In a concert, everybody sings their songs, even those with no lyrics. that's amazing.

@fackinpikey

gpm probably has the best lineup out there no joke

@EggNoggDreams

ohhh shit, this is nostalgic AF

@misssera46

This song puts me in a such a HAPPY mood!!!!

@Lorenshyne

Beautiful. Happy, charming but bittersweet. Inspirational. Listening to this, im in a mood, i wann a luv somebody. Donno whom, but i just wanna. Damn. Booka Shade, now i second guess my self that i missed your show in De Calb festival in Wil, Switzerland. This summer imma be there. Hopefully with someone.

@LSDuserful

Beautiful...SO beatiful *-*

@sarawilder

This track is simple amazing!

@NC2NYvlog

Nice video! And my best bud is in it!! He's the character about half way through who's buying drugs...hehehe

@sco8878

You say, it's not so easy
You say, this life will tear us apart
Let's make some nights being easy
Pretend that it's a start

You say, you're lookin' for sweet lies
You say, tonight there's alot we can do
You got to learn to let go
Before it's killing you
Before it's killing you

You want the perfect moment
Make it last 'til the moment is gone
So much to run away from
You're not the only one

Hot light, spotlight, sweet lies, show time
Hot light, spotlight, sweet lies, show time

@Riki88H

Awesome video...

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