Her self-titled debut album was released on Friday, November 30, 2018, shortly following lead single "Romance," released the previous Tuesday.
Speaking about the new record, Elena said: “Although the record is written for someone, a lot of the time it’s about the space without that person in it. In every scenario, there’s either the person in memory or the noticeable absence of that person in the present moment. I suppose it is a break-up record, however I do not talk about the relationship at all, and he hardly features in the scenes. He is only felt as a ghostly presence.”
Liar
Ex:Re Lyrics
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Make me promises you won't regret
Lie, lie, lie (lie)
My windows, white lies
You go further in your fear industry
Built on nothing
But lies, lies, lies (lies)
What do you think of me?
Tell the truth, you self-absorbed lightweight
Too late, too late
You liar, you liar, you liar (liar)
What you're doing to me now, ouch
What you're doing to me now, ouch
What you're doing to me now, ouch
The opening lines of Ex:Re's song "Liar" set the tone for the entire track. The singer is challenging someone to put a price on their loyalty or on their promises, daring them to make false claims that they won't regret later on. Then, the chorus kicks in with forceful repetitions of "lie, lie, lie" and "lies, lies, lies." The singer accuses the other person of being in the "fear industry" and building it on "nothing but lies." It's clear that this person's deceitful actions and empty words have caused the singer some pain and distress.
The second verse reveals the singer's frustration and anger towards the person who has been lying to them. They ask the liar what they think of the singer and demand that they tell the truth. The singer goes on to call this person a "self-absorbed lightweight" and accuses them of being too late to come clean. The final line of the verse delivers the punchline: "you liar, you liar, you liar." The chorus repeats again, but this time with a sense of catharsis and release.
The bridge of the song contains only three lines, but they are delivered with such intensity and emotion that they are hard to forget. The singer cries out in pain, asking, "What you're doing to me now, ouch." The repetition of this line emphasizes the extent of the hurt that the singer is feeling.
Overall, "Liar" is a powerful and passionate song about betrayal and the pain that comes with it. Ex:Re's vocals are haunting and raw, perfectly capturing the emotions of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Make me a price if you dare
Challenge me to pay the cost of your deceitful actions
Make me promises you won't regret
Give me assurances that you will fulfill your commitments without any remorse
Lie, lie, lie (lie)
Repeatedly deceive and be dishonest without any sense of guilt
My windows, white lies
My perspective is clouded by half-truths and minor deceptions
You go further in your fear industry
You manipulate and exploit others' anxieties to advance your dishonest agenda
Built on nothing
Your foundation is unstable and unsupported
But lies, lies, lies (lies)
But your actions consist solely of falsehoods and fabrication
What do you think of me?
How do you regard me in light of your dishonesty?
Tell the truth, you self-absorbed lightweight
Be honest for once, you egocentric and feeble individual
Too late, too late
It is already too late to rectify the consequences of your lies
You liar, you liar, you liar (liar)
You are a deceitful and untrustworthy individual, and your actions prove it
What you're doing to me now, ouch
Your current actions are causing me significant emotional pain
What you're doing to me now, ouch
Your current actions continue to inflict physical and emotional harm on me
What you're doing to me now, ouch
Your ongoing lies and deception are causing me significant distress and suffering
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Elena Tonra
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