Lie
Craving Theo, a quartet based in Portland, emerged from the Pacific Northwe… Read Full Bio ↴Craving Theo, a quartet based in Portland, emerged from the Pacific Northwest with their major-label release in 2002, with a sound that brought the region attention a decade earlier with bands like Nirvana, Soundgarden, and, most applicable to Craving Theo, Alice in Chains, Three-quarters of the band, lead singer/guitarist Calvin Baty, bass player Brian McMillen, and drummer Jason Dunn, had come together by the summer of 1999. Teaming with producer Rick Parashar, whose credits included Alice in Chains and Pearl Jam, and adding guitarist Bob Capka, the band set to work on an album, which they finished in October 2000. Through constant gigging and the attention of a Portland radio station that gave heavy airplay to the track "Stomp," the band's following began to grow. The record was picked up by Columbia and Craving Theo was inked to a deal with the label, which reissued the album in 2002.

Lie
Craving Theo Lyrics


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Walk with me down the path of my destruction
Here I am alone waiting for you to come with me
Are you afraid of what you might learn about
The life you've destroyed not thinking of what might be
WHY, WHY, WHY
I'm what you wanted
I'm what you wanted
I'm what you wanted don't lie to me
I'm what you wanted
I'm what you wanted
I'm what you wanted don't lie to me
Left me here alone destroyed the heart I have given you
Emptiness inside is all I have left for now
Why did you run can't deny the feelings you have for me
Betrayed by this life understanding this fallen love we have
WHY, WHY, WHY
I'm what you wanted
I'm what you wanted
I'm what you wanted don't lie to me
I'm what you wanted




I'm what you wanted
I'm what you wanted don't lie to me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Craving Theo's song "Lie" tell the story of a person who feels destroyed and left alone by someone they trusted and loved. The singer is pleading with the person who hurt them to return and walk with them down the path of destruction that the hurtful actions have caused. They want to confront their abuser and understand why they would destroy the life they had together without thinking of the consequences. The singer understands that there was love and passion in the relationship, but something went wrong, and they were betrayed.


In the second verse, the singer expresses their pain and emptiness after the person they loved left them. They are left with a void inside that they don't know how to fill. They ask why the person ran away, and they can't deny the feelings they once had for them, which makes the situation hurt even more. The singer feels betrayed by the love they had, which has now fallen apart, and they are trying to understand what went wrong.


The chorus repeats the phrase, "I'm what you wanted, don't lie to me," which highlights the singer's frustration with the person who betrayed them. The singer believes that they were everything the other person wanted and needed, and they can't understand why they were left alone. The repetition of "why" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's desire for answers to their questions and their need for closure.


Line by Line Meaning

Walk with me down the path of my destruction
Take a journey with me through the chaos and ruin that I have created in my life.


Here I am alone waiting for you to come with me
I am isolated and eager for you to join me on my journey.


Are you afraid of what you might learn about
Do you fear discovering the realities of the damage you have caused in my life?


The life you've destroyed not thinking of what might be
You have ruined my existence without consideration of the potential consequences.


WHY, WHY, WHY
Why did you do this to me?


I'm what you wanted
I am the person you desired.


don't lie to me
Be truthful with me about your intentions.


Left me here alone destroyed the heart I have given you
You abandoned me, crushing the love and trust I offered.


Emptiness inside is all I have left for now
I am left with nothing but a void of emotion.


Why did you run can't deny the feelings you have for me
Why did you flee when you clearly have strong emotions towards me?


Betrayed by this life understanding this fallen love we have
I feel let down by life and comprehend that our love has crumbled.


I'm what you wanted
I am still the individual you yearned for.


don't lie to me
I implore you to be honest with me.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CALVIN E. BATY, CALVIN E., JR. BATY

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Comments from YouTube:

@rolandorenteria2460

First concert ever ,no shit 2001...was a drowning pool and seven dust show but Craving theo opened....they opened and were awesome!!!

@dcharge4

My vocalist, who has since passed away used to play and sing this song in the Jam space at least once a weak. Love this tune! Brings back so many memories.

@James-if3kc

I got this cd 22 years ago today.

@d00d1pwn

Great song, too bad it's not that popular.I love searching for hidden gem songs and this happens to be one of my finds XD

@DonElstad

I think myself and like 100 people bought this cd. It should have been promoted by columbia more. awesome stuff!

@talkhardproductions

Used to play this and "Stomp" on my radio show in Michigan back in '01...good stuff. :)

@James-if3kc

Ron?

@spoonified527

they played them for maybe a week on KBPI, been hooked ever since, disappointed that there are under 5k views, great band

@cyberduchman

Fucking awsome, heard on a webradio in the early 90's during a stage in italy a shame that those folks arent famous, the realy deserve it!

@joelslazyk1548

These guys have influenced me and my playing (bass) since early 2000's. Love the groove and grind! Damn, so sorry you haven't gotten more recognition.  You deserve it brothers!

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