Inward Eye is a 3-piece rock band of brothers from Winnipeg, Manitoba consisting of Dave (bass/vocals, 22), Kyle ( guitar, 20 ) and Anders (drums, 18) Erickson. Despite their young age they've have been playing together for over 7 years. Their energetic sound is reminiscent of the Jam, the Kinks, and the Who but at the same time remains fresh and modern. At the heart of Inward Eye is their live show that blows away audiences, without fail, every time they play.
Glen Willows, responsible for discovering Remy Shand (Motown/Universal) and Rob James of McMaster & James (VIK/BMG), has been working with the band for two years now. First looking at them as a writing project, he quickly realized that they could write just fine on their own - so he produced two demos for the band, and put together a promo package that led to the involvement of producer Arnold Lanni (Simple Plan, Our Lady Peace, Finger Eleven) and Rob Lanni of Coalition Management (coalitionent.com).
Inward Eye struck the Lannis as having a classic rock sound and maturity that belied their age. Arnold says "It sounded like a bunch of veteran musicians doing songs they wrote in the Sixties." Add to this charisma and youthful good looks and you can see why so much interest has already been generated for a band so young.
Currently considering offers from several labels, the plan for Inward Eye is to get their remarkable stage show in front of as many people as possible. Now signed with Ralph James of The Agency Group they've already played with Billy Talent, Danko Jones, Urge Overkill and Tegan and Sara, now they plan to tour throughout the rest of this year and much of the next, culminating in an album late summer/early fall 2006. With Anders' showmanship, Kyle's spastic guitar outbursts, and Dave's command of the audience, Inward Eye is bringing back fun and spontaneity to rock shows.
liar
Inward Eye Lyrics
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I’m a two-faced acrobat, and not be on that. So call me Liar, that’s my name.
Yeah, you’ll see. No, don’t believe in me, cause I’m the enemy.
Oh, and all I say to you, I will lie to you.
I’m a lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-liar, lie-lie-a-liar.
Yeah, and all I say is true, I will lie to you.
Oh, so call me Liar, that’s my name.
Don’t pretend to understand, and try to change me, cause I don’t wanna play that game.
You’re cryin’ now, but I don’t care. I know that it’s unfair, so call me Liar, that’s my name.
Yeah, you’ll see. No, don’t believe in me, cause I’m the enemy.
Oh, and all I say is true, I will lie to you.
I’m a lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-liar, lie-lie-a-liar.
Yeah, and all I say is true, I will lie to you.
I’m a lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-liar, lie-lie-a-liar.
Yeah, so now you heard, but now you know.
I told you everything and so, so maybe I should go.
Yeah, and I’m a liar. Can’t you see?
The only truth you’ll hear from me…
I’m a lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-liar, lie-lie-a-liar.
I’m a lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-liar, lie-lie-a-liar.
Oh, and all I say is true, I will lie to you.
I’m a lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-liar, lie-lie-a-liar.
Yeah, can’t you see through me? I’m the enemy.
I’m a lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-liar, lie-lie-a-liar.
Yeah, I’m a lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-liar, lie-lie-a-liar.
And I’m a lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-liar, lie-lie-a-liar.
Yeah, I’m a lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-liar, lie-lie-a-liar.
The lyrics of the song "Liar" by Inward Eye focus on the theme of deceit and the singer's own admission of being a liar. The singer confesses that they are not what they say they are and had a conscience but still hurt the person they are speaking to without feeling any shame. They describe themselves as a two-faced acrobat and don't care about being called a Liar. The singer asks the listener not to believe in them because they are the enemy.
The singer tells the listener not to pretend to understand them or try to change them because they don't want to play that game. The singer acknowledges that the listener is crying because of their actions but doesn't care and tells them to call them a Liar. The singer emphasizes that they will lie to the listener even if all they say is true. The singer states that they are a Liar and the only truth the listener will hear from them is their admission to being one.
The song's lyrics confront the uncomfortable truth that some people may not always be truthful and honest in their relationships. The singer in the song is like a warning sign that people cannot always be trusted. The way they talk about themselves shows that they have accepted their identity as an untrustworthy person, but the listener has the power to walk away from the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
I’m not what I say I am. I had a conscience. I hurt you, but I feel no shame.
I am not truthful about who I am. I do have a conscience but I still hurt you, and I do not feel guilty about it.
I’m a two-faced acrobat, and not be on that. So call me Liar, that’s my name.
I am devious and can easily switch between two different personas. I cannot change this part of me, so I embrace it by calling myself 'Liar'.
Yeah, you’ll see. No, don’t believe in me, cause I’m the enemy.
You will eventually see my true self and realize why you cannot trust me. I am my own worst enemy because my deceitful nature causes me more harm than good.
Oh, and all I say to you, I will lie to you.
I will not tell you the truth no matter how convincing and sincere I may sound.
Yeah, and all I say is true, I will lie to you.
Even if I am telling you something that is true, I can and will twist it to my advantage, leaving you with an inaccurate and misleading idea of what is really happening.
Don’t pretend to understand, and try to change me, cause I don’t wanna play that game.
Do not try to influence or modify my behavior because I am unwilling to change my ways. I refuse to play by society's rules.
You’re cryin’ now, but I don’t care. I know that it’s unfair, so call me Liar, that’s my name.
Even though I have caused you pain and you are upset, I do not care about your feelings. It is not fair to you, but I still call myself 'Liar' to own up to my deceitful nature.
Yeah, so now you heard, but now you know. I told you everything and so, so maybe I should go.
You have heard my confession, and now you know the truth about me. Maybe it is best if I leave and not cause any more harm.
Yeah, and I’m a liar. Can’t you see? The only truth you’ll hear from me…
I embrace the fact that I am a liar, and expect you to see me as one. The only truth you will hear from me is that I am, indeed, a liar.
Yeah, can’t you see through me? I’m the enemy.
I am transparent in my dishonesty and cannot hide my true self. As a result, I am my own worst enemy.
Yeah, I’m a lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie-liar, lie-lie-a-liar.
I am a compulsive liar and cannot tell the truth. This is a part of who I am and I accept it.
Contributed by Gianna F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.