Let It Lie
Common Lyrics

Um where are you takin' me?
The singer is unsure of their destination and seeks answers.

So many questions
The singer has many inquiries and seeks understanding.

I think it's about time I give you some answers
The singer believes it is time to provide explanations and revelations.

There was a time when Yetis lived beneath the clouds
The artist reminisces about a time when their community was thriving below the clouds.

We were alive and we were thriving till we came across a crowd
The community was flourishing until encountering humans.

Of Smallfoot, that's right, we used to live down there
The humans were called Smallfoot and the Yetis used to live below the clouds where the humans lived.

But there were actions we could not forgive down there
The Yetis experienced unforgivable actions from the humans.

And though they used a different nomenclature
The humans used a different name to refer to the Yetis.

Man, or human, they showed us human nature
The humans exhibited negative traits of their species towards the Yetis.

A dangerous species that we approached with wonder
The Yetis were curious and intrigued by humans but also feared them.

They attacked with spears and their smokin' sticks of thunder
The humans were violent towards the Yetis with weapons and artillery.

They called us Sasquatch, they called us abominable
The humans used derogatory terms to describe the Yetis.

They chased us, pursed us, their persistence indomitable
The humans were relentless in their pursuit and chase of the Yetis.

We had no choice but to run and hide
The Yetis had to flee and conceal themselves to avoid being killed by humans.

Otherwise, we surmised we were facin' genocide
The Yetis believed that they might face extermination if they did not hide from humans.

So we climbed this mountain just to stay alive
The Yetis settled on a mountain to survive away from humans.

You see we knew that up here Smallfoot cannot survive
The Yetis believed that humans could not survive on the mountain where they lived.

So it was here the first law was written in stone
The mountain was where the Yetis established their laws and rules.

It was named and proclaimed as a truth to be known
The Yetis declared their laws to be absolute and unchangeable truths.

Our world is an island, it floats on a sea of endless clouds
The Yetis believe that their world is distinct and separate from the human world.

That's how we would be
The Yetis will maintain their isolation and independence from humans.

And then we wrote more laws, more rules to obey
The Yetis created more rules to protect themselves from humans.

For the sake of us all it was the only way
The laws were necessary to ensure the survival of the Yeti community.

To protect us from all of the human ravages
The laws were created to safeguard the Yetis from human attacks and harm.

Now you know, now you know, now you know
The singer emphasizes that the listener now has a new understanding of their situation and history.

And new rules apply
The singer implies that there are still more rules to be followed and obeyed.

So it's best just to let it lie
The singer advises the listener to leave the past in the past and not seek more information.

But my Smallfoot, he's not like that
The artist believes that not all humans are dangerous and hostile to Yetis.

They're all like that
The artist argues that most humans are not trustworthy and do not care about the welfare of Yetis.

Tell me, when you found him
The singer asks a question regarding the listener's encounter with a human.

Did he greet you with open arms?
The singer inquires if the human was friendly towards the listener and their community.

They don't care about us
The artist believes that humans have no concern for Yetis and only care about themselves.

They don't care about anything but themselves
The artist asserts that humans are selfish and lack empathy for other species.

Which is why we must do the same if we care about our future
The artist advocates for the Yetis to be self-interested in order to protect their survival.

Wait, we're below the clouds
The singer expresses confusion and disbelief at their current location and situation.

Or so it would seem
The artist implies that appearances can be deceiving.

But look closer
The singer urges the listener to examine their surroundings more closely.

Those aren't clouds, it's steam
The singer reveals that what appeared to be clouds is actually steam.

The stones are working
The singer suggests that there is a mechanical system at work beneath the surface.

Every job and every task is pointless as it seems
The artist believes that there is a greater purpose to their work, despite it seeming insignificant or meaningless.

All of it ensures that this important machine
The artist reveals that the work has a purpose, to keep a machine functioning for their survival.

Keeps turning and turning and spinnin' around
The machine operates continuously to ensure their continued existence.

So those below don't look up and those above don't look down
The singer implies that the machine's purpose is to keep their existence hidden from humans below and above them.

And they'll look 'cause even if they hear of these atrocities
The artist suggests that humans will eventually become curious about their existence and what is happening beneath the surface.

The only thing stronger than fear is curiosity
The artist implies that human curiosity is a powerful force that cannot be ignored or repressed.

Wait so, so none of those stones are true, they're all lies
The listener is surprised to learn that their beliefs were based on false information.

Good lies to protect our world
The singer justifies the false information as necessary to protect their community.

But they need to know the truth
The listener believes that others should know the truth about their situation.

Oh do they?
The singer questions the necessity and wisdom of revealing the truth to others.

You feel emboldened by your noble quest to find the truth
The singer believes that the listener is motivated by a desire for truth and justice.

I chalk it up to the naive innocence of youth
The singer considers the listener's motivations to be naive and inexperienced.

What's true or not true is in the eye of the beholder
The artist implies that truth is subjective and depends on the perspective of the individual.

So do you wanna prevent our own annihilation? (Yes!)
The artist asks if the listener wants to prevent the extinction of their community.

Then our only goal should be to control the flow of information
The singer suggests that controlling information is the key to the survival of their community.

Unless you wanna see the Smallfoot conquer and pillage
The singer warns the listener that revealing the truth could lead to human aggression and violence towards their community.

Then protect the lie and you protect the village
The artist advises the listener to maintain the false information to protect their community and prevent human aggression.

Lives are at stake Migo
The artist emphasizes that lives are in danger and need to be protected.

Your friends, your father, Meechee
The artist lists individuals who are important to the listener and need to be protected.

She's curious and you know what they say
The singer references Meechee's curiosity and implies that it could lead to dangerous situations.

Curiosity killed the yak
The artist uses a play on words to caution against the dangers of curiosity and seeking the truth.

So what do you want me to do?
The listener asks for guidance and direction from the singer.

Tell everyone you were lying about the Smallfoot
The singer instructs the listener to lie and claim that their beliefs about Smallfoot were false.

But they've already seen it, they're not gonna believe me
The listener expresses doubt that others will believe the false information.

You'd be surprised at what they'll believe
The artist suggests that people are easily swayed and could believe the false information.

You think knowledge is power Migo?
The artist questions the listener's belief in the power of knowledge.

Now you know, now you know, now you know
The singer again emphasizes that the listener has gained new knowledge and understanding.

Question is
The singer poses a question to the listener.

Now you know, now you know, now you know
The artist repeats that the listener has gained new knowledge and understanding.

What are you gonna do with that power?
The artist asks the listener how they will use their newfound knowledge and understanding.