Lies
Deap Vally Lyrics


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Brother, brother, brother
You need to learn one thing or two
Brother, brother, brother
I’m gonna teach a thing on you
Brother, brother, brother
You want truth, you want truth
…close to you
Lie, lie, lie and you look me in the eyes
Lie, lie, lie and you look me in the eyes

Brother, brother, brother
..
You’re gonna get what you deserve
Brother, brother, brother
I tell you you’ve got no spine
Brother, brother, brother
And you ain’t no frined of mine

Lie, lie, lie and you look me in the eyes
Lie, lie, lie and you look me in the eyes

Lie, lie, lie...

I thought we agreed
You wouldn’t had the need to spread your seed
But it’s a fact
You broke yor contract

You’re gonna pay tenfold
You’re gonna be alone when you grow old
babe i wasn’t nothing for never you get nothing





Lie, lie, lie and you look me in the eyes
Lie, lie, lie and you look me in the eyes

Overall Meaning

The song "Lies" by Deap Vally speaks about betrayal and dishonesty in a relationship, specifically addressing the issue of lies being told directly to one's face. The chorus repeats the phrase "Lie, lie, lie and you look me in the eyes," emphasizing the theme of deception. The song also includes strong statements of disapproval towards the subject of the lyrics, with lines like "You're gonna get what you deserve" and "And you ain't no friend of mine."


The use of the term "brother" multiple times throughout the song could potentially suggest a familial relationship between the two individuals, further emphasizing the sense of betrayal and hurt caused by the lies. The lyric "You want truth, you want truth...close to you" seems to suggest that the person being lied to was seeking honesty and openness, but was instead met with deceit.


Overall, the song is a powerful expression of anger and disappointment towards someone who has broken trust and treated the other person poorly. The repetition of the phrase "lie, lie, lie" and the strong vocal delivery by the band help to convey this message with intensity and emotion.


Line by Line Meaning

Brother, brother, brother
Addressing someone who is close like a brother


You need to learn one thing or two
The person being addressed is ignorant of something important


I’m gonna teach a thing on you
The singer is going to share knowledge with the person being addressed


You want truth, you want truth
The person being addressed is seeking honesty or authenticity


...close to you
The artist is offering truth or honesty to the person being addressed


Lie, lie, lie and you look me in the eyes
The person being addressed is lying while maintaining eye contact


You’re gonna get what you deserve
The person being addressed is going to face consequences for their actions


I tell you you’ve got no spine
The person being addressed lacks courage or strength of character


And you ain’t no frined of mine
The artist views the person being addressed as an unworthy friend


I thought we agreed
There was a previous agreement between the artist and the person being addressed


You wouldn’t had the need to spread your seed
The person being addressed broke a promise about sexual fidelity


But it’s a fact
The promise-breaking is undeniable


You broke yor contract
The person being addressed violated a mutually agreed upon agreement


You’re gonna pay tenfold
The person being addressed will face severe consequences for their actions


You’re gonna be alone when you grow old
The person being addressed will not have meaningful relationships in the future


babe i wasn’t nothing for never you get nothing
The artist will no longer be involved with the person being addressed in any way, and this outcome was the person's fault


Lie, lie, lie and you look me in the eyes
Reiterating that the person being addressed is lying to the artist while maintaining eye contact




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