James M… Read Full Bio ↴Ghost of the Robot is a rock and roll band from California.
James Marsters - Vocals / Guitar
Charles De Mars - Vocals / Guitar
Sullivan Marsters - Guitar
Jordan Latham - Drums
Kevin McPherson - Bass
Liar
Ghost of the Robot Lyrics
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When I talk about the day
I believed every single word she said
But things change like she changed
Something's not the same
Found the things she said to you
Were never true
'Cause
She's a liar
Who won't expire
Fools with desire
Leaves you behind
She didn't break me
She said
Can't you see?
We could never be
Because you're crazy
Sure I'm crazy
Oh the crazy kid
That she would change forever
She would lie even if
The truth sounded better
Never tell someone you love them
But they love you 'cause
They will die when they hear
The truth
She's a liar
Who won't expire
Fools with desire
Leaves you behind
She's a liar
She's a liar
She's a liar
The opening lines of the song “Liar” by Ghost of the Robot deal with the realization of unpleasant truths regarding a romantic relationship. The singer seems to have been hurt by the lies of a lover who had betrayed their trust. Although the tone of the song suggests bitterness and hurt, it is evident that the singer is not trying to be confrontational or mean. The lyrics appear to be an attempt to articulate their pain and anger while processing their emotions.
As the song progresses, the singer portrays their sense of betrayal and hurt by their lover. The singer states that he believed everything his lover said to him, but eventually came to realize that it was all lies. The singer realizes that his lover is not what she seems to be, and has been lying to him all along. The line “Sure, I'm crazy. Oh, the crazy kid. That she would change forever” suggests that he had gone through a significant transformation in the hope of securing his lover's affections. However, her lies and betrayal resulted in him feeling hurt and deceived.
The chorus of the song, which is repeated multiple times, emphasizes the singer's hurt and betrayal. The lines “She's a liar who won't expire, fools with desire, and leaves you behind” make it evident that the singer believes his lover was intentionally deceiving him. The repetition of the word “liar” accentuates the hurt and betrayal he experienced, making it clear that he no longer trusts or wants to be connected to this person.
Overall, the lyrics of this song suggest that the singer has come to terms with his lover's behavior and is no longer willing to be deceived or hurt by her lies.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't mean to sound mean
I do not intend to come across as unkind or cruel
When I talk about the day
When I reminisce about the past
I believed every single word she said
I trusted her completely and believed everything she said
But things change like she changed
But circumstances can change, just as she did
Something's not the same
Something feels different now
Found the things she said to you
I discovered that the things she told you
Were never true
Were entirely false
'Cause
As a result,
She's a liar
She habitually and intentionally tells lies
Who won't expire
Who shows no signs of stopping her deceptive behavior
Fools with desire
Takes advantage of those with strong emotional feelings and desires
Leaves you behind
Abandons and disregards others' well-being
She didn't break me
Her actions did not cause me emotional harm
She said
She claimed
Can't you see?
Do you not understand?
We could never be
We could never have a relationship
Because you're crazy
Because you are unstable or irrational
Sure I'm crazy
Indeed, I may have some mental health issues
Oh the crazy kid
The eccentric and unpredictable person
That she would change forever
That she claimed she would change permanently
She would lie even if
She would tell untruths, even when
The truth sounded better
The facts were more favorable
Never tell someone you love them
One should not express love for another person
But they love you 'cause
When the other person loves you because
They will die when they hear
They will be emotionally devastated when told
The truth
The actual facts or reality
She's a liar
She is not truthful and often deceives others
Who won't expire
Who continues to engage in dishonest behavior
Fools with desire
Tricks and plays games with the emotions of those who desire her
Leaves you behind
Does not care for the well-being or feelings of others
She's a liar
Overall, she is a dishonest and untrustworthy person
Contributed by Gabriella S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.