Lie
J(J.ae) Lyrics


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Well, you can talk to the governor,
Talk to a prince
Talk to a preacher or the president
Some people lie, some people lie and deceive

When they say one thing,
They mean something else completely
I had me a woman, love me to the end
Two days later she was with another man

Some people lie, some people lie and deceive
But sometime later, they'll get theirs, yes sirree
Well, I bought me a new car, a lemon, no doubt
The wheels fell off, the salesman he was out

People lie, people lie and deceive
When they say one thing,
They mean something else completely
The bottom line, you understand

When some people talk,
You can't believe what they're saying
People lie, people lie and deceive
When they say one thing,





They mean something else completely

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to J(J.ae)'s song, "Lie," are a powerful commentary on the state of honesty and trust in society. The song starts by referencing those in positions of power, including the governor, prince, preacher, and president, and how even they can lie and deceive. It then shifts to a more personal perspective, with the singer recalling a past relationship where they were lied to and betrayed. The lyrics suggest that some people will say one thing while meaning something else entirely, causing confusion and pain to those around them.


The refrain of "people lie, people lie and deceive" is a stark reminder of the prevalence of dishonesty in everyday life. The lyrics suggest that lying and deceit may catch up to individuals eventually, with the line "sometime later, they'll get theirs, yes sirree" implying that there will be consequences for dishonesty.


The final verse of the song brings the message home: "when some people talk, you can't believe what they're saying." The bottom line, the singer reminds us, is that "people lie, people lie and deceive." This powerful message about the importance of honesty and trust makes "Lie" a song that resonates with many listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, you can talk to the governor,
You may go to the highest authorities for help,


Talk to a prince
You may even ask for help from a king or prince,


Talk to a preacher or the president
You can seek help from a religious leader or the president himself,


Some people lie, some people lie and deceive
Some people tell lies and deceive others,


When they say one thing,
Although they appear to be saying one thing,


They mean something else completely
They actually mean something entirely different


I had me a woman, love me to the end
I had a woman who loved me deeply and unconditionally


Two days later she was with another man
But after only two days, she left me for another man


But sometime later, they'll get theirs, yes sirree
Eventually, these liars and deceivers will face consequences for their actions,


Well, I bought me a new car, a lemon, no doubt
I purchased a new car that ended up being constantly flawed or malfunctioning


The wheels fell off, the salesman he was out
The wheels of the car literally fell off, and the salesmen who sold me the car was nowhere to be found


The bottom line, you understand
The main message is clear to you,


When some people talk,
When certain individuals speak to you,


You can't believe what they're saying
It's impossible to trust what they're saying


People lie, people lie and deceive
People frequently tell lies and deceive others


When they say one thing,
Even when they appear to be saying one thing,


They mean something else completely
They actually mean something entirely different




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management
Written by: J. J. CALE

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@lilenyanorvevinalay686

2021 im still here , I love this song so much πŸ’•

@kenn-fucius

crazy its been a good 10+ years.... the nostalgia, memories, etc time sure flies :c

@dylanelder2952

Forever and ever away 2023

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Omg can't believe i finally found this song!

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Reminds me of my 1st love Carl ❀

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Still a banger πŸ”₯πŸ’™

@gionnitaylor4618

2020 still listening πŸ–€

@BoonVKS

Who's still listening in 2024?

@will75j

So much feel and mem to this song...but it's still a great song!

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love this song! <3

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