When a teenage Reeves encountered the works of Bob Dylan and James Taylor, it set off a chain of events. First he began working on his own songwriting, combining the classic singer/songwriter style with more modern influences like Radiohead and Sufjan Stevens. He then dropped out of college and moved from Iowa, where he then lived, eventually landing in California. The second person he met upon arrival was future pop star Colbie Caillat. The two hit it off immediately and it didn't take long for their friendship to turn into a songwriting partnership, one that would create the foundation for Caillat's hit album Coco. The songs that weren't reserved for Coco ended up on Reeves' EP Hearts Are Magnets, which appeared in 2006 on the Dancing Squirrel label. The full-length The Magnificent Adventures of Heartache followed in 2007.
Reeves signed to Warner Bros Records in 2008 with the help of Kara DioGuardi and released an album and an EP with the label. He again self-released an album in 2011 with The Lovesick.
No Lies Feat. Colbie Caillat
Jason Reeves Lyrics
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I understand you never had someone to follow
I know you always said you'd find it your own way
You keep your feelings safe like letters in a bottle
Hoping that they'd wash up on my shore someday
(Jason Reeves & Colbie Caillat)
Don't make me wait
Secrets you are dying to say
I know you're afraid
But if you want me
Never to leave you
Tell me no lies, no lies, no lies
Just tell me no lies
Not stranger to the wonders of your silence
I wanna be there when the walls are fallin' away
So I can see you're all are the things that make me love you
Just a smile, simple smile on your face
Don't make me wait
I see something hiding inside you
Secrets you are dying to say
I know you're afraid
But if you want me
Never to leave you
Tell me no lies, no lies, no lies
Just tell me no lies
Just tell me no lies, oh
Truth will give you wings
But they won't set you free
Slow leaves
Don't make me wait
I see something hiding inside you, hey
Secrets you are dying to say
I know you're afraid
But if you want me
Never to leave you
Tell me no lies, no lies, no lies
Just tell me no lies
(Colbie Caillat)
(Tell me all the lies)
(Jason Reeves)
Just tell me no lies
(Colbie Caillat)
(Tell me, tell me, tell me)
(Jason Reeves & Coblie Caillat)
Ou, ou, ou
Ou, ou, ou, ou, ou, ou, ou, oh
(Colbie Caillat)
(No, no, tell me)
(Jason Reeves)
No, no
(Jason Reeves)
Ou, ou, ou
(Colbie Caillat)
(No, no, no)
(Jason Reeves)
Ou, ou, ou, ou, ou, ou, ou, ou
(Jason Reeves & Colbie Caillat)
No, no
Ou, ou, ou
Ou, ou, ou, ou, ou, ou, ou, ou
(Jason Reeves)
Didn't I tell you
(Jason Reeves & Colbie Caillat)
Ou, ou, ou
Ou, ou, ou, ou, ou, ou, ou, ou
The lyrics of "No Lies" by Jason Reeves and Colbie Caillat revolve around the theme of honesty and trust in a relationship. The song speaks to the struggles of someone who has difficulty opening up, someone who keeps their feelings locked away, and someone who is afraid to tell the truth. The singer implores this person to be truthful with them, to tell them no lies, to open up to them completely, and to let their guard down.
The lyrics contain a deep understanding of the struggles of guarding one's emotional vulnerability and the importance of being honest with oneself and one's partner in a relationship. The chorus, which is repeated several times in the song, emphasizes the importance of honesty in a relationship and the need for transparency and open communication. The singer pledges to stay by their loved one's side if they are truthful with them and if they do not tell any lies.
In essence, "No Lies" is a song about the importance of trust in a relationship, the struggles of vulnerability, and the beauty of opening up to someone you love.
Line by Line Meaning
I understand you never had someone to follow
I am aware that you have never had a guiding figure in your life.
I know you always said you'd find it your own way
I know you have always expressed a desire to find your own path.
You keep your feelings safe like letters in a bottle
You tend to keep your emotions locked up like messages in a bottle waiting to be discovered.
Hoping that they'd wash up on my shore someday
You hold onto the hope that one day, you can open up to me and share your innermost feelings.
Don't make me wait
Please don't prolong the inevitable discussion any longer.
I see something hiding inside you
I sense that there is something you are keeping hidden deep within yourself.
Secrets you are dying to say
I know that you are desperate to reveal some secrets to me.
I know you're afraid
I understand that you are scared to open up and be vulnerable.
But if you want me Never to leave you
If you want me to stay by your side and support you, then
Tell me no lies, no lies, no lies Just tell me no lies
Please be honest with me and don't hold anything back from me, even if it may be uncomfortable.
Not stranger to the wonders of your silence
I am familiar with the power of your quietness and how it can speak volumes.
I wanna be there when the walls are fallin' away
I want to be there for you when you are breaking down your emotional barriers.
So I can see you're all are the things that make me love you
I want to see every part of you, as it is what makes me love you even more.
Just a smile, simple smile on your face
All I need is a small sign from you, like a smile, to show that you trust me and are willing to be honest.
Truth will give you wings
Being truthful and honest will give you the freedom to soar and fly, emotionally and mentally.
But they won't set you free Slow leaves
But know that this process of opening up may be slow and uncomfortable, and it won't necessarily lead to an immediate sense of freedom.
No, no, tell me Ou, ou, ou
Please, I implore you, tell me the truth, with urgency.
Didn't I tell you
I had previously communicated that honesty is essential in our relationship.
Contributed by Samantha V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alex Sandro
Essa música é minha favorita de todos os duetos existentes na face da terra! Ela tem uma vibe incrível, me transmite uma paz monstra! Escuto ela há anos e não enjoo! Hahah ❤
Cintia Emanuelle Oliveira
Também ouço ela a anos.
Matthew Herrick
I'm at a pretty low point right now emotionally, and your tunes are really helping me thrive in it. I've listened to Magnificent Adventures and Helium Hearts all the way through multiple times over the past few weeks, and I've got a signed picture of you on my wall (I couldn't make it to the show, but my friends got it for me) to remind me to keep on living and writing my music, even if it never gets heard. I hope I find the kind of love you write about, and I thank you kindly for your music.
eamonob84
These two have some of the best harmony I've ever heard. Always love listening to them sing together!
Quinn Prince
I HAVE NEVER HEARD A BETTER DUET IN MY LIFE! my 2 favorites singing an amazing song together! beautiful! words cannot express how amazing this is!
José Roberto Carvalho Silva
Amo todas as músicas que esses dois cantam juntos <3
Ailana Soares
Roberto Carvalho tbmmm, mo bad
Alex Sandro
Eu tbm, eles são a melhor combinação pra duetos!
Eduardo Cahú
Tudo que a Colbie Caillat coloca a voz fica incrível ❤️
Kayla Richards
Everything he sings is beautiful. He definitely deserves more attention than he gets!