Little Liar
Joan Jett;The Blackhearts Lyrics


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I was taught to never tell a lie
To look you in the eye and tell it like it is.
Always thought that you would be the same
It's such a shame that's not the way it is.

I was fooled by your innocence.
And my love for you was so intense.
With our connection only physical,
If it got me through the night
Well, that's a lie.

Hey little liar. I believed in you.
Hey little liar. I believed in you.
Hey little liar. I believed in you, oh!

A simple question makes you look away.
Your hesitation gives it all away.
There's some protection in the way you move.
If there's sadness in my eyes,
It's coming from your lies.

Hey little liar. I believed in you.
Hey little liar. I believed in you.
Hey little liar. I believed in you.
I believed in you.

You want to sleep with me, but payback's tough.
Why don't you call me when you're all grown up?
If there's a change in you, I'll know it's true.
Hey little liar, I believed in you.

Hey little liar. I believed in you.
Hey little liar. I believed in you.
Hey little liar. I believed in you.
Hey little liar. I believed in you.
Hey little liar. I believed in you.
Hey little liar. I believed in you.
Hey little liar. I believed in you.
Hey little liar. I believed in you.
Hey little liar.




Hey little liar.
Hey little liar.

Overall Meaning

The song "Little Liar" by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts is a powerful reflection on betrayal and broken trust. The lyrics express the disappointment of someone who has been deceived by a lover who has shown themselves to be a liar. In the first verse, the singer reveals that they were taught to always tell the truth and assumed that their partner shared this value. However, the reality is that the partner has been lying to them, which is a painful realization. The singer had been fooled by the partner's innocent appearance and had strong feelings of love and physical attraction, but now feels deceived.


The chorus, "Hey little liar, I believed in you," underscores the frustration and sense of betrayal that the singer is feeling. The partner's lies have caused the singer to question their entire relationship and whether anything that happened between them was truthful. In the second verse, the partner's inability to answer a simple question truthfully confirms their deceit, and the singer realizes that the partner's lies have caused them sadness. However, the lyrics also show that the singer is taking a stand against the partner's behavior by refusing to sleep with them and demanding that they grow up and change their ways. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, indicating that the singer's feelings of disappointment and anger towards the partner persist.


Line by Line Meaning

I was taught to never tell a lie
I was raised to always tell the truth and be honest in my dealings with others.


To look you in the eye and tell it like it is.
To be straightforward with others, even if it means being blunt or uncomfortable.


Always thought that you would be the same
I assumed that you shared my values and would also always tell the truth.


It's such a shame that's not the way it is.
It's disappointing to find out that you don't share my values and integrity.


I was fooled by your innocence.
I was deceived by your appearance of being pure or honest.


And my love for you was so intense.
My feelings of love for you were very strong and passionate.


With our connection only physical,
Our relationship was based solely on physical attraction or lust.


If it got me through the night
If sex with you helped me forget my problems or troubles temporarily.


Well, that's a lie.
That was a dishonest and self-deceptive excuse for my behavior.


Hey little liar. I believed in you.
Addressing the person who lied as a 'little liar' and expressing disappointment in their betrayal of trust.


A simple question makes you look away.
Your reluctance or avoidance of eye contact in response to a straightforward question reveals your dishonesty.


Your hesitation gives it all away.
Your delay or pause before answering, or your reluctance to answer, betrays your lack of honesty.


There's some protection in the way you move.
Your body language, such as crossing your arms or standing defensively, suggests that you are guarding yourself against being caught in a lie.


If there's sadness in my eyes,
If I seem upset, depressed, or hurt.


It's coming from your lies.
The root cause of my emotional distress is your lack of honesty and betrayal.


You want to sleep with me, but payback's tough.
Though you may desire a sexual relationship with me, I will not forget your dishonesty and betrayal so easily.


Why don't you call me when you're all grown up?
Until you demonstrate more maturity, responsibility, and honesty, I don't want to continue our relationship.


If there's a change in you, I'll know it's true.
I am willing to give you another chance, but you must genuinely commit to being honest and trustworthy moving forward.


Hey little liar, I believed in you.
Reiterating the disappointment and hurt caused by the other person's dishonesty.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: DESMOND CHILD, JOAN JETT

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@carrieanne2012

This song was terribly underrated!

@airguitarist8633

Agreed

@TEACHERSSEES

CORRECT...

@Corn_Pone_Flicks

What was it rated?

@Muzikgirl67

@Corn Pone Flicks In it's 13th week on the chart, the song made it's peak at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart for one week back in January 1989 for Joan. "Little liar" spent five months (20 weeks) total on the Hot 100... Hope that helps a little! Let the good music play on and take care! Ms. Elizabeth 🎧🎶📻🎶📻

@rosefarias8380

Absolutely 💯

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@arik22g

I wish they would still perform this song live in their concerts
One of Joan Jett's best songs ever

@shaunhall960

Indeed!

@josephclark4999

I think it is her best. From the heart.

@francmagister4351

​@Shaun Hall l p0000pl000p000lp❤

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