I Don't Wanna Have To Lie
LOLO Lyrics


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I don′t wanna have to lie to everybody
About how I feel
I can't eat, can′t sleep
I'm on my knees, praying for a miracle
It's all right, what you say, like a knife
I know you like the taste of blood
I love you, I hate you, I have you, I lose you
I just want someone to love

I don′t wanna have to lie to everybody
I just wanna light, I wanna smoke more cigarettes
You think that I like getting hurt
But I do it, I can′t seem to help myself
I'm a big girl, but big girls get hurt too, and they cry
You think that I′m tough enough
But I know when you look at me right now
That all you can see is blood

I don't wanna have to lie to everybody
About how I feel
Waves of sadness, waves of grief
A river that feels like it′ll never stop running
And all you can see is the lies
I know it's all over my face
I can′t change, I can't hide

I don't wanna have to lie to everybody
About how I feel, oh whoa oh




Don′t wanna have to lie to everybody
About how I feel

Overall Meaning

The song "I Don't Wanna Have To Lie" by LOLO is a powerful and emotional ballad about hiding one's true feelings from others. The lyrics express the singer's desire to be honest with the people around her but feeling like she must conceal her inner turmoil. She expresses that she is struggling with her emotions and that she often feels hurt and sad. She mentions praying for a miracle, indicating that she is feeling hopeless and in need of a dramatic change in her life. She mentions that she loves and hates someone, indicating that she is caught up in a complex and confusing relationship. Overall, LOLO's lyrical content is raw and honest, making the song a relatable anthem for anyone dealing with painful emotions.


One interesting fact about the song is that it was inspired by LOLO's own personal experiences. The Nashville-based singer-songwriter has spoken publicly about her struggles with anxiety and depression and how her music has been instrumental in helping her to cope with these issues. Another interesting fact is that the song initially gained attention through its appearance on the soundtrack for the hit TV show, "How To Get Away With Murder." The exposure led to the song becoming a viral hit on Spotify and other streaming platforms.


Furthermore, the song was written by LOLO, along with writer and producer Joe Ginsberg. The two artists have collaborated on several other songs together, including "Heard It From A Friend" and "Look At Us Now." LOLO has also worked with a number of other notable producers and writers in the past, including Mark Batson, who has worked with artists like Alicia Keys and Jay-Z.


"I Don't Wanna Have To Lie" features LOLO's powerful vocals, which have been praised by critics and fans alike. Her voice is emotive and soulful, and she delivers every line with passion and conviction. This song showcases her range as a singer and her ability to connect with listeners on a deep and personal level.


Chords:
Verse: C, Em, Am, F
Chorus: C, G, Am, F.


Line by Line Meaning

I don’t wanna have to lie to everybody
I'm tired of pretending and telling everyone everything is fine when it's not


About how I feel
I don't want to hide my true emotions anymore


I can't eat, can't sleep
My anxiety and stress are preventing me from performing basic functions like eating and sleeping


I'm on my knees, praying for a miracle
I'm at a point of desperation and seeking a divine intervention for my situation


It's all right, what you say, like a knife
Your words may sound comforting, but they hurt me deeply


I know you like the taste of blood
You enjoy and even thrive on causing emotional pain to others


I love you, I hate you, I have you, I lose you
My relationship with you is a constant emotional rollercoaster and I can't seem to find stability


I just want someone to love
I long for genuine love and affection from someone who will not cause me emotional pain


I just wanna light, I wanna smoke more cigarettes
I am turning to vices like smoking to cope with my emotional pain


You think that I like getting hurt
You assume that I enjoy the pain, but in reality, it's just something I can't seem to escape


But I do it, I can't seem to help myself
No matter how hard I try to avoid getting hurt, I always end up falling into the same trap


I'm a big girl, but big girls get hurt too, and they cry
I may seem strong and independent, but I am not invincible to emotional pain and tears


You think that I’m tough enough
You view me as a strong person who can handle any situation, but the reality is different


But I know when you look at me right now, that all you can see is blood
You can see the emotional pain and hurt written all over my face


Waves of sadness, waves of grief
I am overwhelmed by intense and overwhelming emotions of sadness and grief


A river that feels like it’ll never stop running
The emotions are so intense that they seem never-ending


And all you can see is the lies
You can only see the façade and the lies I've been telling to hide my true feelings


I know it's all over my face
My true emotions are visible from my facial expressions and body language


I can't change, I can't hide
I am unable to change or conceal my true emotions anymore




Writer(s): Lauren Pritchard, Jake Sinclair

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@sssteeeph51

I don't wanna have to lie to everybody, about how I feel
I can't eat, can't sleep
I'm on my knees, praying for a miracle
It's all right, what you say, like a knife
I know you like the taste of blood
I love you, I hate you, I have you, I lose you,
I just want someone to love
I don't wanna have to lie to everybody
I just wanna light, I wanna smoke more cigarettes
You think that I like gettin hurt,
But I do it, I can't seem to help myself
I'm a big girl, but big girls get hurt too, and they cry
You think that I'm tough enough
But I know when you look at me right now, that all you can see is blood
I don't wanna have to lie to everybody, about how I feel
Waves of sadness, waves of grief
A river that feels like it'll never stop runnin'
And all you can see is the lies,
I know it's all over my face
I can't change, I can't hide
I don't wanna have to lie to everybody, about how I feel, (ohh whoa ohh)
Don't wanna have to lie to everybody, about how I feel



@kathiatorres2095

I don't wanna have to lie to everybody
About how I feel
I can't eat, can't sleep
I'm on my knees, praying for a miracle
It's all right, what you say, like a knife
I know you like the taste of blood
I love you, I hate you, I have you, I lose you
I just want someone to love
I don't wanna have to lie to everybody
I just wanna light, I wanna smoke more cigarettes
You think that I like getting hurt
But I do it, I can't seem to help myself
I'm a big girl, but big girls get hurt too, and they cry
You think that I'm tough enough
But I know when you look at me right now
That all you can see is blood
I don't wanna have to lie to everybody
About how I feel
Waves of sadness, waves of grief
A river that feels like it'll never stop running
And all you can see is the lies
I know it's all over my face
I can't change, I can't hide
I don't wanna have to lie to everybody
About how I feel, oh whoa oh
Don't wanna have to lie to everybody
About how I feel



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@theashleydlc

A simple favor brought me here

@amelzarah9398

Ashley De La Cruz ditto 😍

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Me too ❤

@karmihidalgo

Ashley De La Cruz me too! 😍

@jeanbutinfrench

the scene is so striking, i know its gonna be forever in my mind

@klekle7685

Same gurl

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@Naila.360

Finally A Great Song used in a Movie. I simply loved the Movie & ♥ this song.

@TheVidaddict

This is such an underrated song. Since i first discovered it on Soundcloud i have played it almost everyday. You have a great voice. Love from India.

@suenatewa7472

Play it all the time, Is this Joan Osborne?

@and275612

Brendon just mentioned this in his periscope and I immediately went on YouTube and searched this and DAMN THIS IS AMAZING.

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