The current incarnation of the band includes Jones, lead vocalist Kelly Hansen, bass guitarist Jeff Pilson and multi-instrumentalist Tom Gimbel.
With ten multi-platinum albums and sixteen Top 30 hits, Foreigner is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, now exceeding 75 million. Responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems including Juke Box Hero, Feels Like The First Time, Urgent, Head Games, Say You Will, Cold as Ice, Hot Blooded, and the worldwide #1 hit, I Want To Know What Love Is, Foreigner continues to rock the charts more than thirty years into the game.
White Lie
Foreigner Lyrics
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One white lie surrounds us
One white lie won't stop the love
That I feel around us
Darlin', do you think about me
What I feel for you, don't you ever doubt me
You see the lock on the door
I need the trust you can give
Is there something that you need from me?
One little white lie
One white lie surrounds us
One white lie won't stop the love
That I feel around us
Secrets, and the way we keep them
Between you and me
Promise we'll never need them
I can see something so true
No one else could ever see
And I'll never chance losing you
I believe my heart, I hear what it's telling me
One little white lie
One white lie surronds us
One white lie won't stop the love
That I feel around us
One little white lie
One white lie tears us apart
One white lie won't stop the love
That's waiting in this heart
That's waiting in this heart
Temptation leave us alone
'Cause I know you're always there
But white lies can weigh like stone
And in this world I hear them everywhere
One little white lie, ooh yeah
One white lie surrounds us
One white lie won't stop the love
That I feel around us
One little white lie, one lie
One white lie tears us apart
One white lie won't stop the love
That's waiting in this heart
That's waiting in this heart
One lie, one lie
One little white lie, one white lie
One white lie, one little white lie
The song "White Lie" by Foreigner is about the consequences of telling a small lie that can ultimately harm a relationship. The lyrics describe how one small white lie can surround and tear apart those involved. The singer asks his partner if she thinks about him, insisting that he has feelings for her that he truly believes in, and trusts that she does not doubt his love for her. He begs for the trust she can give him despite keeping secrets, emphasizing that they promise never to need them again. The singer affirms the love he feels and warns of temptation, insisting that they stay away from white lies that can weigh like stone and tear them apart.
This song acts as a reminder that it is essential to build and maintain trust in relationships. Even if the lie seems small and insignificant, it can have a profound impact on the relationship as a whole. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the point that one white lie can tear apart what they have together. The song also highlights the importance of communication and honesty. It implies that the singer and his partner need to have an open and honest conversation about their relationship and their feelings to make it work.
Line by Line Meaning
One little white lie
A small, insignificant lie
One white lie surrounds us
A falsehood we are both aware of
One white lie won't stop the love
Our love can overcome any lie
That I feel around us
The love between us is strong
Darlin', do you think about me
Do you ever consider our relationship?
What I feel for you, don't you ever doubt me
My love for you is true and unwavering
You see the lock on the door
My heart has been closed off
Of this heart, but you hold the key
Only you can unlock my heart
I need the trust you can give
I require your complete trust
Is there something that you need from me?
Let me know if you require anything from me
Secrets, and the way we keep them
The things we keep hidden
Between you and me
Only between us
Promise we'll never need them
We won't need to keep secrets
I can see something so true
I can see the truth of our love
No one else could ever see
Others can't see what we have
And I'll never chance losing you
I won't take the risk of losing you
I believe my heart, I hear what it's telling me
I trust my heart to guide me
One white lie tears us apart
A lie can damage our relationship
That's waiting in this heart
Our love is still strong
Temptation leave us alone
We don't need any temptations
'Cause I know you're always there
I know I can count on you
But white lies can weigh like stone
Lies can be heavy and burdensome
And in this world I hear them everywhere
Lies are a common occurrence in our world
One little white lie, ooh yeah
Just a small, insignificant lie
One white lie tears us apart
A lie can damage our relationship
One little white lie, one lie
A small or large deceitful statement
One white lie won't stop the love
Our love can overcome any lie
That's waiting in this heart
Our love is still strong
That's waiting in this heart
Our love is still strong
One white lie, one little white lie
A small or large deception
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: LOU GRAMM, MICK JONES
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leicestergirl63
This is such a great album and this song is amazing. Lou Gramm in his heyday was one of the very best rock vocalists.
Greg Messina
@Paul Michael Freedman Just gave it a listen - my honest assessment: As albums go "Unusual Heat" and "Mr. Moonlight" sound incredibly similar, it actually sound like the songs were all written and recorded at the same but released a few years apart, but who am I to say. It's a solid LP no doubt, but I'd give "Mr. Moonlight" a slight edge because I really think the songs "Rain", "Until the End of Time" and of course "White Lie" are exceptional tunes, better than anything on "Unusual Heat". But would wholeheartedly agree that Johnny Edwards voice is tremendous, a definite clone voice of Lou and just as powerful. Had I not known it was him I would just thought it was Lou on vocals. I've always been partial to Lou, he seems like such a down-to-earth guy and on account of his past health issues, man o man that guy is lucky to be alive
Paul Michael Freedman
@Greg Messina Let me know what you think.
Greg Messina
@Paul Michael Freedman I'm gonna give Unusual Heat a listen
Paul Michael Freedman
@Greg Messina What I don't understand is why they let all that work go to waste. They could have just finished the album with Johnny and then continued with Gramm. I liked unusual heat and a second album of that calibre would have been very welcome to me.
Greg Messina
@Paul Michael Freedman That may be true about Lou leaving the band then coming back but that really should be no negative reflection on Lou, the real villain in Foreigner is Mick Jones causing all the controversy to begin with. One of the biggest reasons Lou left the band back in the late 80s was on account of his continued differences with Mick Jones. In particular the song "I Want To Know What Love Is" off the "Agent Provocateur" album. After the song was written by both Lou and Mick, the two began discussing writing contributions/credit - Lou felt the appropriate balance should have been 35% for him and 65% for Mick. Mick countered with 5% for Lou and 95% for himself which shocked Lou to kingdom come and therein began the long love/hate relationship between them. Lou eventually gave in and surrendered 100% of the song to Mick, most likely out of spite and incredibly hurt feelings. Lou did stay with the band after the album was completed and for 1987's "Inside Information". In 1987 and 1989 he did release two decent solo albums and Mick released a solo effort as well in 1989. After that, things get complicated and difficult to figure out. But apparently they both buried the hatchet and came together for the "Mr. Moonlight" album
Greg Messina
Surprised this album isn't better recognized. This is one of Foreigner's best songs, it was released as a single but did nothing on the charts. This LP got lost in the wake of the Grunge craze of the early - mid 90s
Gary Carr
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Anthony Hunt
This is exactly what Lou and Mick create together always............
Gary Carr
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