The Lying Lies & Dirty Secrets of Miss Erica Court
Coheed and Cambria Lyrics


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They move too fast to be words behind your teeth
With the give and go of most of your memories
But I'm not the one that they need pray for
If I've got it all, then what does do?
Oh, leave it alone
Oh, that once little boy we used to know
Are you willing well?
Help!
Oh, now off to the hell your god has sold
To find, that never again will you rely
On the word of your friends
In the unwritten end
For when you go, they won't be following
Now, sell all your friends
For the unwritten end
'Cause when you go, they won't be following him

I'll move the knife to show you of my cut
With the worst of truth, from here, I drew no blood
So you're not as real, just what I thought up?
You're just a page I'll burn from book
That has nothing to show
Of that once little boy we used to know
Am I killing you?

Help!
Oh, now off to the hell your god has sold
To find, that never again will you rely
On the word of your friends
In the unwritten end
For when you go, they won't be following
Now, sell all your friends
For the unwritten end
'Cause when you go, they won't be following
No, no
No, no
I said "when you go, they won't be following"
Whoa, no
I said "when you go, they won't be following him"

Believe it or not, you'll know
When this ends, and how it goes




Believer, believe it or not, you'll know
When it ends, and how it goes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Coheed and Cambria's song "The Lying Lies & Dirty Secrets of Miss Erica Court" depict a feeling of betrayal and loss of trust. The singer describes how someone close to them is keeping secrets and not being honest with their words. The use of the line "They move too fast to be words behind your teeth" suggests that the person is not communicating clearly and may be hiding something. The singer questions the need for prayer, implying that they have already figured out the truth.


The chorus, with the repetition of "Help!" and the line "Oh, now off to the hell your god has sold" symbolizes the consequences the betrayer will face for their actions. The singer says that after this, the betrayer will not be able to rely on their friends' word and will be alone. The line "I'll move the knife to show you of my cut" suggests that the singer has been hurt by this person's actions and has decided to cut them out of their life.


The final stanza with the repetition of "Believe it or not, you'll know, When this ends, and how it goes" signifies the inevitability of the situation, despite the singer's initial doubt. The song's title refers to the fictional character Miss Erica Court, who in the storyline of the band's concept albums, is involved in sinister activities.


Line by Line Meaning

They move too fast to be words behind your teeth
You speak so quickly that your words are difficult to understand.


With the give and go of most of your memories
Your memories seem fleeting and insubstantial.


But I'm not the one that they need pray for
You need help and guidance, but I am not the answer.


If I've got it all, then what does do?
Having everything does not necessarily bring happiness or fulfillment.


Oh, leave it alone
Don't dwell on it, let it go.


Oh, that once little boy we used to know
The innocence and purity of childhood is gone.


Are you willing well?
Are you truly willing to do what needs to be done?


Help!
A plea for assistance or salvation.


Oh, now off to the hell your god has sold
You are headed for a place of suffering and torment.


To find, that never again will you rely
You will realize that you can no longer trust in others' words or actions.


On the word of your friends
Your friends are not dependable or reliable.


In the unwritten end
In the future, at the conclusion of your story.


For when you go, they won't be following
Your friends will not support you or follow you in your choices.


Now, sell all your friends
Betray your friends and turn against them to get what you want.


For the unwritten end
In exchange for an unknown outcome in the future.


'Cause when you go, they won't be following him
Your actions will have consequences and people will not be on your side.


I'll move the knife to show you of my cut
I will prove to you that I have been hurt by you.


With the worst of truth, from here, I drew no blood
I am telling you the terrible truth, but I am not physically hurting you.


So you're not as real, just what I thought up?
You are not what I believed you to be and may not even exist.


You're just a page I'll burn from book
You are insignificant and I will remove you from my life.


That has nothing to show
There is no evidence or proof of what has happened.


Am I killing you?
Are my words hurting you emotionally?


Believe it or not, you'll know
Whether you accept it or not, the truth will become clear to you.


When this ends, and how it goes
The future is uncertain and the outcome is unknown.


Believer, believe it or not, you'll know
You will be forced to confront the truth, whether you believe it or not.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Claudio Sanchez, Joshua Eppard, Michael Todd, Travis Stever

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