Don't Lie to Me
Dokken Lyrics


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You didn't see me, but I overheard
A short conversation was just a few words
A lie and a whisper, a knife in my back
The things you were saying lead me to believe
You want no part of me

Leave me go, turn and walk away, turn your back on me
If you stay, there's just one thing that I've got to say

Just don't lie to me
Don't treat me like a fool
Just don't lie to me
Like the way you used to do

Voices that whisper, dark deep despair
Burns me like fire, these things that I hear

Leave me go, turn and walk away, turn your back on me
If you stay, there's just one thing that I've got to say

Just don't lie to me
Don't treat me like a fool
Just don't lie to me
Like the way you used to do

Tell me it's over, don't tell me you care
Don't want to hear it no more
Don't say you love me, if the feeling's not there
Just turn and leave me, I want no part of you

Just don't lie to me
Don't treat me like a fool
Just don't lie to me
Like the way you used to do

Just don't lie to me
Don't treat me like a fool
Just don't lie to me
Like the way you used to do

Just don't lie to me
Or I'll be on my way
Just don't lie to me
I won't be back again

Just don't lie to me
Don't treat me like a fool
Just don't lie to me
Like the way you used to do





Just don't lie to me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Don't Lie to Me by Dokken speak of betrayal and distrust in a relationship. The song's protagonist overhears a conversation in which they realize that their partner has been lying to them. The lies and whispers are like a knife in their back, leading them to believe that their partner wants no part of them. The singer tries to move past the lies and betrayal and asks their partner to tell the truth and not treat them like a fool. They want their partner to be honest about their feelings and not lead them on.


The lyrics are emotionally charged, and the words perfectly portray the hurt and betrayal felt when trust is broken. The singer is not only hurt by the lies but also by the fact that their partner is leading them on. They cannot continue in a relationship that is built on lies, and they want their partner to be honest with them.


In conclusion, the lyrics of Don't Lie to Me are emotional and powerful. The song speaks of the pain, hurt, distrust, and betrayal felt when trust is broken. The singer can no longer continue in a relationship built on lies and wants their partner to be truthful.


Line by Line Meaning

You didn't see me, but I overheard
I heard something you didn't want me to hear


A short conversation was just a few words
I heard just enough to know what you were doing


A lie and a whisper, a knife in my back
You lied to me behind my back, and it hurt me


The things you were saying lead me to believe
What you were saying made me think you don't want to be with me


You want no part of me
You don't want anything to do with me


Voices that whisper, dark deep despair
The whispers I heard brought me sadness


Burns me like fire, these things that I hear
What I heard hurt me deeply


Tell me it's over, don't tell me you care
If it's over, just tell me the truth and don't try to comfort me


Don't want to hear it no more
I don't want to hear any more lies


Don't say you love me, if the feeling's not there
Don't say you love me if you don't mean it


Just turn and leave me, I want no part of you
Just go, I don't want anything to do with you anymore


Just don't lie to me
Just be honest with me


Don't treat me like a fool
Don't take advantage of me or deceive me


Like the way you used to do
Don't repeat the mistakes you made in the past


Leave me go, turn and walk away, turn your back on me
Just leave and don't look back


If you stay, there's just one thing that I've got to say
If you decide to stay, you need to be truthful with me


Or I'll be on my way
If you lie to me, I'm leaving


I won't be back again
I'm done with this relationship if you can't be honest with me




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE LYNCH, DON DOKKEN, JEFF PILSON, MICK BROWN

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The most underrated hair metal band ever. Rockin with dokken!

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This song wasn't a song. It was a miracle. CLASS METAL.

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80sGlamGirl🎸

I love this awesome song and this video is very funny and fits a lot. 😍 I love Dokken sooo much and I'm 24 years old girl. Truly I want to live in 80s.What a wonderful time for music. I missed this era. I should be born earlier. 😭🙏

Kathryn Jordan

Oh the music of the 80s. Dokken rocks. Great songs and albums of all time

Douglas Newson

This song is underrated.

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