Liar
Henry Rollins Lyrics

You think you're gonna live your life alone
The person feels isolated and believes they will always be alone.

In darkness
The person feels like they are surrounded by darkness or negativity.

And seclusion
The person has cut themselves off from the world and is living in isolation.

And wait for nothing
The person is not actively seeking anything or anyone.

But the solitary refinement of your room spits you back out onto the street
The person is trying to find solace in their own company but it only leads them back to their negative environment.

And now you're desperate
The person is in a state of need, fear and anxiety.

And in need of human contact
The person is craving for human interaction and connection.

And you whole world changes
Meeting someone new can have a significant impact on a person's life.

Cause I make you feel so strong and so powerful inside
The person is building up the persona of this new person as someone who can make them feel great.

You feel so lucky
The person feels like they have lucked out by meeting this new person and fitting in with their lives.

But your ego obscures reality
The person's self-importance causes them to disregard the reality of the situation.

And you never bother to wonder why things are going so well
The person is not questioning the situation because they are swept up in their feelings and perceptions.

'Cause I'm a liar
The person is a pathological liar.

I'll hide behind a smile and understanding eyes
The person can easily make themselves appear trustworthy and empathetic.

And all the time that you're needing me is just the time that I'm bleeding you
The person is using the other person's trust and need for them to manipulate and exploit them, draining them of energy and resources.

I'll come to you like an affliction, and I'll leave you like an addiction
The person attaches themselves to the other person like a sickness or disease, and once they leave it becomes like an addiction for them.

I don't know why I feel the need to lie / And cause you so much pain
The person understands that their lying is causing harm but they still can't help doing it.

Maybe it's something inside / Maybe it's something I can't explain
The person believes they are wired this way and may not have control over it, hence they are trying to understand it.

'Cause all I do is mess you up and lie to you
The person accepts that they are causing damage to the other person.

If you'll give me one more chance, I swear that I will never lie to you again
The person is making a promise to change but there is no guarantee that they will follow through.

Because now I see the destructive power of a lie
The person has come to a realization of the negative effects their lying has had.

I swear that I will never tell a lie
The person is still trying to reinforce their promise and convince the other person of their sincerity.

Sucker
The person is belittling the other person by calling them a fool for believing in them.

I'll lie again and again / And I'll keep lying / I promise
The person's final words reveal they cannot be trusted and their lying is part of who they are.