I Lied
Evan Hartzell Lyrics
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And I know, God knows it feels so fine
Holding hands down by the shore
And I know, God knows it feels so fine
I said I loved you, I said I loved you
Holding hands down by the shore
Leaned over and whispered in your hear
But I lied, I lied
Holding you in my harms, in my bed
God knows it feels so fine
Holding you in my harms, in my bed
God knows it feels so fine
I said I loved you, I said I loved you
Holding you in my harms, in my bed
I whispered in your hear
But I lied, I lied
I feel so dead inside
I couldn't love you if I tried, tried, tried, tried
The lyrics of Evan Hartzell's song "I Lied" describe a person who is in a romantic relationship with another person, holding hands by the shore and holding each other in bed. The singer confesses their love for the other person and how great it feels being with them, but then goes on to admit that they have been lying. They cannot love the other person no matter how hard they try, leaving them feeling dead inside.
The song's theme is the struggle of being in love with someone but not actually feeling that same love for them. By confessing the truth and admitting their lie, the singer acknowledges that they have misled the other person and hurt them in the process.
The song's lyrics are a reminder that being honest with ourselves and others is essential in love and relationships. Sometimes, we may not be able to love someone the way we want to, and it is better to be honest and move on than to keep lying and hurting others.
Line by Line Meaning
Holding hands down by the shore
Spending time together by the beach holding hands
And I know, God knows it feels so fine
Expressing the joy and pleasure of being together in the moment
I said I loved you, I said I loved you
Professing love for the person
Holding hands down by the shore
Repeating the earlier line to emphasize the setting
Leaned over and whispered in your hear
Getting closer to the person and sharing intimate words
But I lied, I lied
Admitting to having lied about loving the person
I couldn't love you if I tried
Clarifying that true love is not possible, despite the earlier claim
Holding you in my harms, in my bed
Being physically intimate in a private space
God knows it feels so fine
Expressing pleasure and enjoyment of the physical aspects of the relationship
Holding you in my harms, in my bed
Repeating the earlier line to emphasize the physical intimacy
I whispered in your hear
Sharing intimate words again in the private setting
But I lied, I lied
Reiterating the earlier admission of having lied about loving the person
I feel so dead inside
Revealing the singer's true feelings of emptiness and lack of emotional connection
I couldn't love you if I tried, tried, tried, tried
Reaffirming that true love is not possible despite attempts to feel it
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Joshua Haden
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