Lies
John Mayer & Eric Clapton Lyrics
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You're tryin' to tell me, tell me where it's at
You said you loved me, I can see through that
Lies, lies, lies
You left me hangin', hangin' from a limb
You said you loved me, then you left with him
Lies, lies, lies
Tell me baby, why you take my time
You can get a thrill off playing with my mind
Lord you did it to me, I see it in your eyes
Lies, lies, lies
The lyrics of “Lies” by John Mayer and Eric Clapton speak to a relationship that is fraught with dishonesty and betrayal. The song begins with the singer questioning the veracity of his partner's words, suggesting that she is trying to manipulate him with lies. He accuses her of leaving him “hanging from a limb” after professing her love, only to leave with someone else. The tone is one of exasperation and frustration, as the singer struggles to reconcile the gap between his partner's words and her actions.
The chorus repeats the word “lies” like a mantra, emphasizing the central theme of the song: deception. The repeated references to “Lord” add a spiritual dimension to the song, suggesting that the singer feels he has been wronged on a deeper level than mere physical infidelity. The final line of the chorus, “I see it in your eyes,” drives home this sense of knowing that goes beyond words.
Overall, “Lies” paints a picture of a relationship built on a foundation of lies, with the singer struggling to come to terms with the betrayal that has taken place.
Line by Line Meaning
You told me this, you told me that
You spoke falsehoods, tricking me with your words
You're tryin' to tell me, tell me where it's at
You are attempting to provide guidance, but it is based on lies
You said you loved me, I can see through that
You claimed affection, but I recognize it as insincere
Lies, lies, lies
Your entire narrative is composed of untrue statements
You left me hangin', hangin' from a limb
You abandoned me in a precarious situation
You said you loved me, then you left with him
Your declaration of love was immediately followed by a blatant betrayal
Lord you did to me, I see it in your eyes
You committed an egregious act against me, and it is apparent in the way you look at me
Tell me baby, why you take my time
Explain why you wasted my time with your mendacity
You can get a thrill off playing with my mind
Manipulating my thoughts and emotions seems to give you pleasure
Lord you did it to me, I see it in your eyes
I can recognize that you have been deceiving me simply by observing your facial expressions
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eric Clapton, Phil Collins
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