liar
KITCHEN - Sex Pistols Lyrics


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Lie lie lie lie you liar
You lie lie lie, tell me why
Tell me why, why d'you have to lie
Should've realized that you
Should've told the truth
Should've realized you know what I'll do

You're in suspension you're a liar

Now I wanna know, now-now I wanna known why
You never look me in the face
Broke a confidence just to please your ego
Should've realized you know what I know

You're in suspension you're a liar

I know where you go everybody you know
I know everything that you do or say
So when you tell lies I always be in your way
I'm nobody's fool and I know all 'cause I know
What I know

You're in suspension you're a liar
You're a liar
You're a liar

Lie lie lie lie lie lie liar
Lie lie lie lie you liar lie lie lie
I think you're funny you're funny ha ha
I don't need it don't need your blah blah
Should've realized I don't know what you are

You're in suspension
You're in suspension
You're in suspension
You're a liar




You're a liar
You're lie liar lie

Overall Meaning

The Sex Pistols' song "Liar" is filled with raw emotion and biting lyrics that call out someone for their deception. The repeated phrase, "Lie lie lie lie you liar," drives home the message of the song that the subject is untrustworthy and dishonest. The singer questions why this person feels the need to lie, and expresses regret for not realizing the truth sooner. The line "Broke a confidence just to please your ego" suggests that the person lied for personal gain, rather than any noble motives.


The chorus, "You're in suspension, you're a liar," adds a sense of foreboding and consequence to the song. The singer knows something about the subject and hints that they will face repercussions for their actions. The verses are filled with anger and frustration, as the singer voices their disappointment and disdain for the liar.


Overall, "Liar" is a scathing indictment of someone who has betrayed the trust of the singer. It conveys the pain and anger that comes with being lied to and the sense of betrayal that follows.


Line by Line Meaning

Lie lie lie lie you liar
You seem to be so engrossed in telling lies, liar. It looks like a natural and automatic behavior for you.


You lie lie lie, tell me why
You keep lying, liar. Please tell me, what is the reason behind all of your lies?


Tell me why, why d'you have to lie
I want to know the root cause of your lying, liar. Why do you have to indulge in such false claims?


Should've realized that you
You should have stopped and thought, liar.


Should've told the truth
You ought to have shared the truth, which could've saved you from this situation, liar.


Should've realized you know what I'll do
You should have realized that I, being aware of your deceptive ways, have certain plans ready to deal with you, liar.


You're in suspension you're a liar
You are stuck in a state of waiting, anticipating what's coming next, all because of your lies, liar.


Now I wanna know, now-now I wanna known why
I'm curious to know why you feel the need to lie, liar, right now.


You never look me in the face
You have a tendency to avoid eye contact while lying, liar.


Broke a confidence just to please your ego
You have betrayed someone's trust only to fulfill your personal desires, which makes you an egotistical liar.


Should've realized you know what I know
You should have known what I know, which could've prevented you from lying, liar.


I know where you go everybody you know
I'm aware of your whereabouts and who your acquaintances are, liar.


I know everything that you do or say
I'm fully aware of everything you do or speak, which includes your lies, liar.


So when you tell lies I always be in your way
Whenever you decide to lie, I'll be there to block your path and expose your truth, liar.


I'm nobody's fool and I know all 'cause I know
I'm not a gullible person, and I have full knowledge of your intentions and actions, liar.


You're a liar
You are not truthful, liar.


Lie lie lie lie lie lie liar
You continue to tell false statements, liar, repeatedly.


Lie lie lie lie you liar lie lie lie
Once again, you lie and lie, continuously, liar.


I think you're funny you're funny ha ha
Your lies seem humorous to me, liar.


I don't need it don't need your blah blah
I have no interest in listening to your meaningless chatter, liar.


Should've realized I don't know what you are
You should have realized that I have no knowledge or trust left in you due to your lying, liar.


You're in suspension
You are hanging in the air, waiting for what's coming next, liar.


You're a liar
You continue to deceive, liar.


You're lie liar lie
You are nothing but a repeated liar, liar.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Paul Thomas Cook, Stephen Philip Jones, John Lydon, Glen Matlock

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