liar
Frankly Lost Lyrics
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""I've got a job incoming,""""No my life is not a wreck.""
""I haven't been drinking, I don't do that anymore.""
""I had people over, that's why bottles are on the floor.""
I'm a liar and that's the truth,
and what I have been told,
is lies that don't hurt anyone,
and in this case,
my lies are only hurting me and that's alright,
""I'm only tired 'cuz I had a hard night sleeping.""
""It'll be fine as atleast I'll sleep well tonight.""
""I don't drink and drive, 'cuz I don't wanna die.""
""I don't get nervous playing this guitar,"" now really that's a lie.
But I wouldn't lie to you,
I wouldn't lie to you,
I wouldn't lie to you,
No I wouldn't lie to you and that's the truth,
I'm a liar and that's the truth,
and what I have been told,
is lies that don't hurt anyone,
are quiet alright to hold and show yourself,
and in this case,
my lies are only hurting me and that's alright.
The lyrics of Frankly Lost's song "Liar" depict a person who is struggling to cope up with their own shortcomings and is resorting to deceitful means to avoid confrontation from their loved ones. The singer opens up the song by admitting that they tell "beautiful lies" to keep their loved ones off their neck. They often make excuses and deflect blame for their actions, even though it may be obvious that they are lying. For instance, they say "I've got a job incoming" and "no my life is not a wreck" to avoid dealing with the reality of their situation. Similarly, they deny drinking even though there are empty bottles on the floor.
However, the singer recognizes their flaws and admits to being a liar. They are aware that lies can hurt people but feel that the lies they tell are harmless as they are only hurting themselves. In the chorus, they assert that they will not lie to the listener as they acknowledge the importance of honesty in their relationship.
Overall, the lyrics of "Liar" offer a glimpse into the mind of someone who is struggling with their own imperfections and is grappling with the decision of whether to reveal them to others or to continue to hide behind lies. It highlights the tension and anxiety that comes with keeping a facade up and the emotional toll of being trapped in a cycle of deceit.
Line by Line Meaning
I tell beautiful lies to keep my loved ones off my neck,
I say pleasing falsehoods to avoid criticism from those close to me,
"I've got a job incoming,""""No my life is not a wreck."
"I have new work coming" but my life is not as stable as I suggest
"I haven't been drinking, I don't do that anymore."
"I am not currently drinking as I have quit"
"I had people over, that's why bottles are on the floor."
"The reason bottles are on the floor is because I had friends over"
I'm a liar and that's the truth,
I admit to being dishonest
and what I have been told,
and what I understand is that
is lies that don't hurt anyone,
untruths that do not harm anyone
are quiet alright to hold and show yourself,
are acceptable to keep to oneself
and in this case,
in regards to my circumstances,
my lies are only hurting me and that's alright,
my falsehoods only affect me and I am content with that
"I'm only tired 'cuz I had a hard night sleeping."
"The reason I feel fatigued is due to a challenging night of rest."
"It'll be fine as atleast I'll sleep well tonight."
"It will be okay since I will at least sleep well tonight."
"I don't drink and drive, 'cuz I don't wanna die."
"I do not operate a vehicle after consuming alcohol because I fear death."
"I don't get nervous playing this guitar," now really that's a lie.
"I do not experience anxiety while playing this guitar", but that is untrue.
But I wouldn't lie to you,
But I would not be dishonest with you
I wouldn't lie to you,
I would not deceive you
I wouldn't lie to you,
I would not tell you anything untrue
No I wouldn't lie to you and that's the truth,
I guarantee that I would not deceive you
I'm a liar and that's the truth,
I am someone who is dishonest, and that is accurate
and what I have been told,
and what I understand is that
is lies that don't hurt anyone,
untruths that do not harm anyone
are quiet alright to hold and show yourself,
are acceptable to keep to oneself
and in this case,
in regards to my circumstances
my lies are only hurting me and that's alright.
my falsehoods only affect me, and I am content with that.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: FRANK EVERETT MARSTERS
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