Faces
Gray Tamyra Lyrics
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Thoughts of how we were in my head
Tell me how we lost that innocence
Like a child waking from a dream
Everything's not what it seemed
you were never really a friend 2 me
Must've thought I couldn't see it
& out 4 urself
Now you're bound by the life you left behind
'cause you kick me when I'm down
Trap me when I'm free
Cut me with your lies
Then sit back and watch it bleed
I think your losin grip
Baby you're n2 deep
Tell me which one of your faces
Baby you're so good
At bein what you ain't
Betta hold you're breath
'cause honey its 2 late
you've run right outta time
Baby your n2 deep
Tell me which one of your faces
Is it gonna be
you pulled the wool right before my eyes
I was blinded by you're disguise
Young and na?ve didn't want to face reality
Without the mask where will you hide?
Can't find yourself lost in your lies
Whatcha think that I'd just
Sit back and let you use me
Must've thought I couldn't see it
But the tears'll be urs instead of mine
Now the charade is over
I'm leavin you behind
'cause you kick me when I'm down
Trap me when I'm free
Cut me with your lies
Then sit back and watch it bleed
I think your losin grip
Baby you're n2 deep
Tell me which one of your faces
Baby you're so good
At bein what you ain't
Betta hold you're breath
'cause honey its 2 late
you've run right outta time
Baby your n2 deep
Tell me which one of your faces
Is it gonna be
Sorry's just a game
you like 2 play 2 ease the pain
But words ain't good enough
When it's all in vain
Is that what you think
I'm just that weak
That you could walk all over me
you betta think again
'cause you kick me when I'm down
Trap me when I'm free
Cut me with your lies
Then sit back and watch it bleed
I think your losin grip
Baby you're n2 deep
Tell me which one of your faces
Baby you're so good
At bein what you ain't
Betta hold you're breath
'cause Honey its 2 late
you've run right outta time
Baby your n2 deep
Tell me which one of your faces
Is it gonna be
The song "Faces" by Gray Tamyra is a reflection on a past relationship that was built on lies and fake personalities. The opening lines, "Playground, voices speak again, Thoughts of how we were in my head," suggest that the singer is reminiscing about the past, perhaps when she was younger and more naive. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is talking about a specific person who was never really a true friend but rather someone who was only interested in using her for their own gain.
The lines "Must've thought I couldn't see it, That you were only down 4 the ride, & out 4 urself" reveal the betrayal that the singer has experienced at the hands of this person. The repeated references to faces suggest that this person was not consistent in their actions or personality, and the singer has finally had enough of the lies and deception.
Throughout the song, the singer takes a stand against this person and declares that they are leaving them behind. The lines "Now the charade is over, I'm leavin you behind" show that the singer is no longer willing to put up with the fake personalities and lies that this person embodies.
Overall, "Faces" is a powerful song about the importance of being true to oneself and recognizing when others are not acting in good faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Playground, voices speak again
The memories of past events come back and haunt me
Thoughts of how we were in my head
I can't stop thinking about how things used to be
Tell me how we lost that innocence
I want to know what went wrong and led to our downfall
Like a child waking from a dream
I feel like I have been in a trance and am just now realizing what is happening
Everything's not what it seemed
The reality of the situation is not what I thought it was
you were never really a friend 2 me
I thought of you as a friend, but you were never there for me when I needed you
Must've thought I couldn't see it
You underestimated my ability to see through your lies
That you were only down 4 the ride & out 4 urself
You were only interested in using me for your own benefit
Now you're bound by the life you left behind
You are facing the consequences of your actions
'cause you kick me when I'm down
You take advantage of me when I am vulnerable
Trap me when I'm free
You hold me back when I try to move forward
Cut me with your lies
Your deceit hurts me deeply
Then sit back and watch it bleed
You enjoy seeing me suffer
I think your losin grip
I can see that you are losing control of the situation
Baby you're n2 deep
You are in over your head
Tell me which one of your faces
Which version of yourself are you going to show me now?
Baby you're so good
You are talented at pretending to be someone you're not
At bein what you ain't
You excel at being deceptive
Betta hold you're breath
You should brace yourself for what's coming next
'cause honey its 2 late
You have crossed the point of no return
you've run right outta time
Your time to make amends has passed
Sorry's just a game
You apologize without truly meaning it
you like 2 play 2 ease the pain
You use apologies as a way to alleviate your guilt
But words ain't good enough
Saying sorry doesn't make up for your actions
When it's all in vain
Apologizing is pointless if you don't change your behavior
Is that what you think
Do you really believe that I am that gullible?
I'm just that weak
You underestimate my strength
That you could walk all over me
You thought you could use me as a doormat
you betta think again
You need to re-evaluate your perception of me
Sorry's just a game
You use apologies as a way to avoid the consequences of your actions
Is it gonna be
Which version of yourself are you going to be from now on?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LOUIS BIANCANIELLO, SAM WATTERS, TAMYRA GRAY
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