Lies
Cale J.J. Lyrics
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You told me that
You try to tell me,
Tell me where it's at
You said you loved me,
I can see through that
Lies, lies, lies
You left me hangin',
You said you loved me,
Then you left with him
Lord, you did it to me,
I see it in your eyes
Lies, lies, lies
Tell me baby,
Why you take my time
You get a thrill off
Playing with my mind
Lord, you did it to me,
I see it in your eyes
Lies, lies, lies
The song "Lies" by Cale J.J. is about a relationship where one partner lies to the other. The opening lines suggest that the person has been told contradictory things by their partner, and they are being manipulated and deceived. The singer can see through the lies and is frustrated by them. The chorus emphasizes the lies, lies, lies and how they have affected the relationship.
In the second verse, the singer reveals that their partner has cheated on them and left them for someone else. The person realizes that they have been played and manipulated, and they see the truth in their partner's eyes. The final verse is a plea for the truth and an admission that the person has been hurt by the lies and deceit.
Cale J.J. brings out the theme of betrayal and hurt through his delivery of the lyrics. The slow and sorrowful tune in the song makes the lyrics relatable to anyone who has ever been in a deceitful relationship. It is a song that perfectly embodies the hurt and emotional pain one goes through after being betrayed.
Line by Line Meaning
You told me this,
You made a statement to me about something,
You told me that
You made a statement to me about something,
You try to tell me,
You attempt to explain or describe something to me,
Tell me where it's at
Provide me with information about the location or situation,
You said you loved me,
You expressed feelings of love towards me,
I can see through that
I am aware that what you said is not true,
Lies, lies, lies
You are not telling the truth, and I know it,
You left me hangin',
You left me in a difficult or uncomfortable situation,
Hangin' from a limb
I am struggling and barely holding on,
You said you loved me,
You expressed feelings of love towards me,
Then you left with him
You went away with another person,
Lord, you did it to me,
You caused me harm or pain,
I see it in your eyes
I observe your true intentions or feelings,
Lies, lies, lies
You are not telling the truth, and I know it,
Tell me baby,
Requesting information from someone affectionately,
Why you take my time
Why are you wasting my time or being inefficient with it,
You get a thrill off
You derive pleasure or enjoyment from doing something,
Playing with my mind
You are manipulating my thoughts or emotions,
Lord, you did it to me,
You caused me harm or pain,
I see it in your eyes
I observe your true intentions or feelings,
Lies, lies, lies
You are not telling the truth, and I know it,
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Written by: J. J. CALE
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