Lie to Me
Lang Jonny Lyrics
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and tell me everything is all right
Lie to me
and tell me that you'll stay here tonight
Tell me that you'll never leave,
And I'll just try to make believe
That everything you tell me is true
Lie to me, go ahead and lie to me
Lie to me, go ahead and lie to me
Lie to me
it doesn't matter anymore
It could never be the way it was before
If I can't hold on to you
Leave me with something I can hold onto,
For just a little while won't you let me be
Anyone can see
That you love him more than me
But right now, baby, let me pretend
That our love will never end
Lie to me, go ahead and lie to me
Lie to me, go ahead and lie to me
Lie to me, go ahead and lie to me
Lie to me, go ahead and lie to me
In Lang Jonny's song "Lie To Me," the singer is begging their romantic partner to lie to them in order to make themselves feel better. They want their partner to tell them that everything is okay, that they will never leave, and that their love will never end. The singer is aware that their partner loves someone else more than them, but they want to pretend that their love is still strong and will not fade away. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and sadness, as the singer is willing to accept lies in order to find comfort and hope.
The song highlights the complexities of human emotions and how we sometimes cling to illusions even when reality is starkly different. It also touches on themes of self-deception, denial, and the power of lies to make us feel better even when we know deep down that they are not true. The raw emotion and vulnerability in Lang Jonny's vocals add to the poignant and haunting quality of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Lie to me
Please tell me something that isn't true
and tell me everything is all right
Say that all of my worries are unfounded
Lie to me
Please continue to deceive me
and tell me that you'll stay here tonight
Say that you'll remain with me until sunrise
Tell me that you'll never leave,
Claim that you will remain by my side forever
And I'll just try to make believe
I will attempt to convince myself of your words' truthfulness
That everything you tell me is true
Your words are trustworthy and purely honest
Lie to me, go ahead and lie to me
Please continue to deceive me; it's what I desire
Lie to me, go ahead and lie to me
It's okay if all the words you say are untrue
Lie to me
Misinform me
it doesn't matter anymore
The truth is insignificant now
It could never be the way it was before
Our relationship will never return to its past condition
If I can't hold on to you
Losing you would be painful
Leave me with something I can hold onto,
Provide me something I can grasp on to emotionally
For just a little while won't you let me be
Permit me a brief hiatus from reality
Anyone can see
It's apparent to anyone
That you love him more than me
My beloved one finds him preferable to me
But right now, baby, let me pretend
Allow me to imagine for a moment
That our love will never end
Our love will be eternal
Lie to me, go ahead and lie to me
Please keep deceiving me; it's what I wish for
Lie to me, go ahead and lie to me
It's okay if the falsehoods continue
Lie to me, go ahead and lie to me
I won't be upset if you keep deceiving me
Lie to me, go ahead and lie to me
Please continue to tell me untrue things
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID RIVKIN, BRUCE MCCABE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ernestkiyoshk9255
Here listening to the great Johnny Lang in 2024
@VANP79
I remenber when i bought this cd back +/- 2001 ... no words
@aprilnicole0411
Blaring it from my car today ❤
@ONTHEEDGEFRED
Me
@NeeCeeRidinFree
As good as it was then!! Maybe even better...understanding. :)
@maggieb4736
@@NeeCeeRidinFree, yup. Bought this when it first came out---still as good today. Fan-freaking-tastic!
@valerierechel8097
Heard this song on the radio 23 years ago. Told my husband, get that cd! Expecting an old black guy on the cover 😂. A 17 year old white kid from ND!!! was killing the blues. Life lesson.... try not to pre judge. Still love the song.
@emmettnichols4612
How cool is the lyrics,rhythm and message? I'm 81 still mobile and kicking it.!!!
@JaneHobson-on3jj
Our guitar player / vocalist turned me on to him... we did this one, and "Hit the Ground Runnin' " Fun, Fun, Fun !!
@1879dessa
Even better... He was 15...