Lies
Hypocrisy Lyrics


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Is this the end of time, and how come we are still killing ourselves?
Going back and forth.
Loose control.
Always try to open new doors.
Don't get too close, you might disappear.
They will bury your bones, in the sand.
Break away, from the waves.
Into the oceans of, lies!

All those lies.
All those lies, is what you get.
All those lies.
All those lies, is what they're feeding to you.
All those lies.
All those lies, that will stop your quest.
All those lies.
All those lies, it's a dead end.
Don't cry to freedom
It's a one way ticket to death.
Face reality.
End up without traces.
Don't get too close, you will disappear.
They will break your bones, into sand.
How come this cold world, exists?
Why am I made this way?

All those lies.
All those lies, is all you're given.
All those lies.
All those lies, is what they're feeding to you.
All those lies.
All those lies, is what will stop your quest.
All those lies.
All those lies, it's a dead end.




All those lies.
All those lies.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hypocrisy's song Lies touch upon the theme of how lies can ultimately lead to a dead end in one's quest for the truth. The first verse speaks of the seeming contradiction of the world still being full of conflict and violence, even though many people believe we are living in the end times. The lines "Going back and forth. Loose control. Always try to open new doors" suggest that humanity is stuck in a cycle of repeating the same mistakes, without ever truly learning from them. The idea of not getting too close or disappearing refers to how dangerous it can be to get too involved in the game of power that many people play. The lyrics caution that those who do risk being consumed by those who hold the power, and their bones will be "buried in the sand."


The chorus speaks directly to the idea that lies are a major obstacle in the search for truth. The repetition of the phrase "All those lies" emphasizes the weight that falsehoods can carry, and how they can quickly become overwhelming. The lines "is what they're feeding to you" conveys the message that lies are often spoon-fed to people by those in power, and it takes a concerted effort to push past them.


The second verse continues the idea of the first, questioning why this world is so cold and violent, and why people are made in such a way as to allow for such behavior. The lyrics "Don't cry to freedom. It's a one way ticket to death" suggests that the pursuit of freedom can often be fruitless and even harmful in certain situations, and it is better to face reality and accept one's lot in life. The final lines of the song "All those lies, it's a dead end" hammers home the theme one last time: that lies, no matter how tempting or convenient, can only lead to a dead end.


Overall, "Lies" is a powerful meditation on the weight of falsehoods and how they can be a major roadblock to finding the truth. The lyrics touch upon the dangers of power dynamics, the repetition of cycles in human behavior, and the need to face reality head-on instead of being consumed by illusions.


Line by Line Meaning

Is this the end of time, and how come we are still killing ourselves?
Despite the possibility that time is running out, why do we continue harming each other?


Going back and forth.
Repeating the same mistakes over and over again.


Loose control.
Losing our grip on the situation at hand; giving in to negative impulses.


Always try to open new doors.
Continuing to search for new opportunities and possibilities.


Don't get too close, you might disappear.
Approaching something or someone with caution, for fear of being consumed or lost in the process.


They will bury your bones, in the sand.
Being discarded and forgotten after death.


Break away, from the waves.
Breaking free from the patterns of turbulence and chaos.


Into the oceans of, lies!
Submerging oneself in a world of falsehood, where truth is hard to find.


All those lies.
The numerous deceptions and falsehoods that exist.


All those lies, is what you get.
Being exposed only to a world of lies.


All those lies, is what they're feeding to you.
Being force-fed deceptions by external sources.


All those lies, that will stop your quest.
The falsehoods that hinder one's search for truth and knowledge.


All those lies, it's a dead end.
The lies lead nowhere but to a dead end.


Don't cry to freedom
Freedom cannot be achieved by mere tears.


It's a one way ticket to death.
Choosing a path that leads to harm and destruction.


Face reality.
Confronting the world as it truly is, rather than through a distorted lens.


End up without traces.
Dying without leaving any meaningful impact behind.


Don't get too close, you will disappear.
Approaching something or someone with caution, for fear of being consumed or lost in the process.


They will break your bones, into sand.
Being completely destroyed and forgotten by others.


How come this cold world, exists?
Questioning why the world can be so harsh and unforgiving.


Why am I made this way?
Questioning why one must face the world under certain difficult conditions and circumstances.




Lyrics © ABKCO MUSIC INC PETE TOWNSHEND CATALOG , FABULOUS MUSIC LTD , SPIRIT MUSIC GROUP
Written by: PETE TOWNSHEND

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