Sweet Little Liar
Daniel Ash Lyrics


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I love the darkness and the shadows
Where I can be alone
And when I close my eyes
I can see behind the sweet lies

And you can earn all that money
And you can earn all that gold
But you won't get me back
No, not with that, you've been told

And what you're going through
There's nothing I can do
And what you going through
There's nothing I wanna do for you

'Cause you're a liar
A sweet little liar
'Cause you're a liar

And now you're wrapped up in the shadow
The cold and lonely shadows
And now you're wrapped up in the shadow
Of someone you thought you had bought

'Cause you're a liar
A sweet little liar
'Cause you're a liar

I love the darkness and the shadows
Where I can be alone
And when I close my eyes
I can see behind the disguise

You're a liar




A sweet little liar
You're a liar

Overall Meaning

The song "Sweet Little Liar" by Daniel Ash is a dark and mysterious take on relationships and the lies people tell. The singer loves being in the darkness and shadows where he can be alone with his thoughts. The lyrics suggest he wants to be away from the world, away from anyone who might try to deceive or manipulate him. When he closes his eyes, he can see through the sweet lies and is aware of someone's true nature.


The singer is also aware of the materialistic aspects of life, but those things are not enough for him. He won't be swayed by someone's wealth and is not interested in getting involved in their problems. In the second verse, the singer describes someone who is now wrapped up in the shadow of someone they thought they had bought or owned. The final line of the song, "You're a liar," is a direct statement to the person who has been lying, and it reinforces the theme of deceit and the singer’s distaste for it.


The song's lyrics and overall mood evoke a sense of unease and darkness. The repetition of "sweet little liar" is almost hypnotic and adds to the song's eerie qualities.


Line by Line Meaning

I love the darkness and the shadows
I find solace in being alone in the dark and in the unknown


Where I can be alone
Being around others does not alleviate my pain - I seek solitude


And when I close my eyes
I escape from reality and into the imaginary


I can see behind the sweet lies
I can see the truth behind the façade


And you can earn all that money
You may have material wealth


And you can earn all that gold
You may have financial riches


But you won't get me back
Your money cannot make me forget the truth


No, not with that, you've been told
Your deception has been exposed


And what you're going through
It appears that you are struggling


There's nothing I can do
I am powerless to assist you


And what you going through
Your troubles do not concern me


There's nothing I wanna do for you
I have no desire to help you


'Cause you're a liar
You lack integrity


A sweet little liar
You are skilled in deception


'Cause you're a liar
You cannot be trusted


And now you're wrapped up in the shadow
You are now concealed within your own deceit


The cold and lonely shadows
You are left alone in the darkness of your own lies


Of someone you thought you had bought
You believed you could manipulate me with material possessions


You're a liar
You consistently deceive others


A sweet little liar
You are charming and deceptive


You're a liar
You are untrustworthy




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANIEL GASTON ASH

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