From the beginning, Josh Gracin has distinguished himself by walking to his… Read Full Bio ↴From the beginning, Josh Gracin has distinguished himself by walking to his own drumbeat. He first entered America’s homes as one of the most charismatic and distinctive performers in the second season of American Idol, the first to bring country music to the pop-oriented hit show. Still, Gracin earned his record deal the old-fashioned way. He stood in the offices of Disney’s Lyric Street Records in Nashville and, in front of a room of record executives, performed solo. An offer for a recording contract immediately followed.

The rest is when the real story of Josh Gracin begins. His Gold certified debut album introduced him with the top hit singles “I Want to Live,” “Nothin’ to Lose” and “Stay with Me (Brass Bed),” while his electrifying live shows thrilled and energized crowds everywhere. “It’s been an amazing couple of years,” says the broad-shouldered former Marine. “Country radio and the fans have been really receptive and encouraging and I’m excited to take this next step.”

With a sophomore album on the horizon, the young star known for his energetic stage performances made sure his new work focused on his strengths: live-wire, rocking country that blends wit and wholesome fun; and songs that celebrate the down-to-earth lifestyle that Gracin pursues and personifies. “My life has changed a lot in a few years, but I haven’t changed,” the singer says. “I have a family that keeps me grounded. For me, it’s all about the music. I just want to get out there, help people have a good time and play some great music for them.”

Lie To Me
Josh Gracin Lyrics

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You lay down by my side
And I can hear you breathing
You don't know that I know
You're gonna wait until I fall asleep
So I don't have to see,
See you walk away
Beg you to stay

Well baby just lie to me
Let's make this easy
Let my heart think that you'll come home
And you're not gonna leave
Lie to me

Let my heart believe that you won't stay gone
Baby stretch the truth
Convince me there's still me and you
Maybe he won't notice
Maybe he won't care
That you're gone

Baby just lie to me
Let's make this easy
Let my heart think that you'll come home
And you're not gonna leave
Lie to me

Now my heart knows
From tonight on it'll be alone

That you ain't ever comin' back
White lie saves a heart attack

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Josh Gracin's song Lie To Me depict a heartbreaking scene where the singer is aware of their partner's intent to leave them, but would rather have them lie to them and make it seem like everything is okay. The first stanza describes the intimacy of two people lying in bed together, with the singer hearing their partner's breaths but pretending to be asleep to avoid seeing them walk away. The second stanza is a plea for their partner to lie to them and tell them that they're not leaving, just to make it easier for them to bear the thought of their impending loneliness. The final two lines provide a glimmer of hope that a "white lie" could save the singer's heart from a heart attack and prevent them from facing the harsh reality of their situation.

Line by Line Meaning

You lay down by my side
You came to bed and you are lying beside me

And I can hear you breathing
I can hear you breathe, which makes me feel calm and peaceful

You don't know that I know
You are unaware that I am aware of the truth

You're gonna wait until I fall asleep
You are waiting for me to fall asleep so you can leave without me knowing

So I don't have to see,
You don't want me to see you leaving the house

See you walk away
You don't want me to watch you walking out of the door

Beg you to stay
I want you to stay with me and not to leave

Well baby just lie to me
Please tell me a lie that will make me feel better

Let's make this easy
Please make this situation easy for the both of us

Let my heart think that you'll come home
Please make me believe that you will come back home to me

And you're not gonna leave
Please make me believe that you won't leave me alone