Clayton comes from a family with a great appreciation for life. While other kids were learning about the world in textbooks, Clayton was experiencing the globe up close and personal. Clayton spent the majority of his childhood in Nairobi, Kenya where his parents were missionaries on a quest to help those less fortunate. "When you see the world in an entirely different light, you realize your priorities have to be others first and then yourself" says Clayton. This artist's adventures have had a major influence on his point of view in not only the way he lives, but also in his approach to songwriting.
Starting his musical career at age seven, Clayton's first teacher always pushed him to be inventive and original with his work, it is because of this foundation he has always shown a passionate initiative in exclusive songwriting. "As long as I'm pursuing music, I hope to always be putting a twist on formerly cliche lyrics." Clayton goes on to say "I write purely from my heart and allow myself to be vulnerable."
Clayton has performed in the most intimate of settings as well as in theaters packed with thousands. His stage presence highlights his raw emotion and electric intensity. Clayton has the unique ability to always have the audience longing for more of his unparalleled sound. Clayton was simply born to be a musician. Music is embedded deep within his soul and is waiting to be shown to the world. "Nothing completes me more than a piano and a microphone. When I play, I know that this is what I was created to do. When I write, I don't just write music, I'm putting my heart on the table for all to see. That is the only way my music can be truly effective," states Clayton. Clayton Risner is not only a rare find in the music industry, he is destined to be successful and his success will be timeless.
Clayton Risner, singer/ songwriter/ pianist/ producer, currently lives in Nashville, TN.
Lie
Clayton Risner Lyrics
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I wish I could hide my face
Put it away for eighty days
Then reappear with out a trace
I want to take the memories
Throw them in a winter sea
Because they remind of your mistakes
(Pre-Chorus)
And it kills me to know that we
Could have been something
And it kills me to know that you
Were my best friend.
(CHORUS)
You were a lie
From the beginning
You were a lie
From the start
You were a lie
That kept on sinning
You were the lie
That captured my heart
(VERSE 2)
You were the liar, I was the fool
Knowing the truth but being so cruel
You out of all knew the rules
Stripping me from my sanity
Painting your picture for all to see
But now I'm not yours to please
(Pre-Chorus)
And it kills me to know that we
Could have been something
And it kills me to know that you
Were my best friend.
(CHORUS)
You were a lie
From the beginning
You were a lie
From the start
You were a lie
That kept on sinning
You were the lie
That captured my heart
(BRIDGE)
I hope you're happy that you made me cry
I hope you're happy that you made my joy die
I hope you're happy that you tore me apart
I wanted the truth, was that too difficult?
(CHORUS)
You were a lie
From the beginning
You were a lie
From the start
You were a lie
That kept on sinning
You were the lie
That captured my heart
You Lied
The lyrics of the song "You Lied" by Clayton Risner depict the emotional turmoil that one goes through after realizing they were in a relationship with a liar. The song begins with the singer wishing he could hide his face and disappear for eighty days, just to reappear without leaving any traces behind. He wants to throw away all the memories that remind him of the mistakes his partner made. The pre-chorus talks about how he feels hurt knowing that something could have blossomed, and the person he loved and trusted with his heart was his best friend and a liar.
The opening lines of Verse 2 set the tone for the rest of the verse – the person he was in a relationship with was a liar, and he was the ultimate fool for believing their lies. He knew the truth but was too cruel to confront his partner, and now that he has taken off his rose-tinted glasses, he can see the situation for what it is. His partner stripped away his sanity, painted their picture for the world to see, but now he is no longer his partner's puppet.
The bridge of the song is raw and filled with angry emotions, with the singer wishing for some sort of retribution. He hopes that his partner is happy they made him cry and destroyed his joy, but ultimately he wishes he could have gotten the truth he deserved.
Overall, "You Lied" is a song about deception and the heartbreak that comes with being deceived by someone you've trusted with your heart. The lyrics are raw and filled with emotions, which are heavily reflected in the music, making it a powerful piece of work.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish I could hide my face
I wish I could disappear and not face the aftermath of our relationship
Put it away for eighty days
I wish I could escape my pain for a long time
Then reappear without a trace
I wish I could come back after this long period of time and not be affected by what happened
I want to take the memories
I want to forget and leave everything behind
Throw them in a winter sea
I want to get rid of all the memories connected to you
Because they remind of your mistakes
These memories remind me of the pain you caused me
And it kills me to know that we
It pains me to think about what we could have been
Could have been something
We could have had a future together, but you ruined it
And it kills me to know that you
It hurts me to know that you were someone important to me
Were my best friend.
I trusted you like a best friend, but you betrayed me with your lies
You were a lie
You never showed me your true self
From the beginning
Your lies started from the very start of our relationship
From the start
You were dishonest with me from the very beginning
That kept on sinning
Your lies caused pain and hurt, even after I found out
You were the lie
You were the personification of dishonesty
That captured my heart
Even though you lied, I fell for you and couldn't help but love you
You were the liar, I was the fool
You were the one lying, but I was the one foolishly believing in you
Knowing the truth but being so cruel
I knew deep down that you were lying, but you were cruel enough to keep doing it
You out of all knew the rules
You were aware of how a real relationship should be, but you chose to ignore it
Stripping me from my sanity
Your lies and deception slowly drove me mad with suspicion
Painting your picture for all to see
You presented yourself in a certain way so that people wouldn't see the truth about you
But now I'm not yours to please
I'm done with trying to make you happy and getting nothing in return
I hope you're happy that you made me cry
You caused me an immense amount of pain and suffering
I hope you're happy that you made my joy die
You took away any happiness I had in our relationship
I hope you're happy that you tore me apart
You broke me down and shattered my heart
I wanted the truth, was that too difficult?
All I ever wanted from you was honesty and to know who you really were
Contributed by Emily C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rajcoolmail101
wow...the music lyrics everything goes so good with the visuals. Thanks for sharing
@adormind
Excellent music video, wonderful sound and lovely, touching lyrics!
@teteimathews
I love the song and music. Young and handsome singer. Awesome video.
@jabedmorshed
Nice music. Good composition.
@MrRocketMailer
This music is awesome. I will download it throught iTunes for sure.
@ZaroJana
I love Piano, this song has great melody with good lyrics... Rated thums up!
@aijiban
Really very cool song! I like the music...
@raralove002
now that is what i'm talking about! great job!
@dhanpreetsingh
the song is too good...well i m loving the lyrics and going to download it today....waiting for more good stuff
@ReillySkinner
omg!!! i love this!!!