Following the release of Country Strong, Meester took her music in a different direction away from pop and began collaborating with the band Check in the Dark on a more singer-songwriter style of music. The previously anticipated pop album was never released and in 2012 she embarked on a five-date tour with Check in the Dark that featured the new music live for the first time. In June 2012 Meester confirmed all songs had been recorded with Check in the Dark as a demo.
In September 2014 Meester announced the release of her debut album, Heartstrings, through her own record label, Hotly Wanting. The title track was available with pre-order; the album was released on October 28 2014. The music video for the title track was also released, one day later. All nine songs were written by Meester and produced by Jeff Trott. Heartstrings received generally positive reviews and peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart upon release. From January to March 2015 she toured with Jeff Trott and the recording band members in support of the album, visiting nine cities in two weeks, including a residency at The Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles.
Your Lies Are The Truth
Leighton Meester Lyrics
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I can make it through on your partial truth
Anything to keep me around
I hate it when you make me smile
'Cause it's just nothing but a temporary high for now
It's obvious you bring me down
And just for a moment I fall for your touch
It's almost perfect
But under the surface
I know that it's wrong to go on
With such a sweet illusion
Because your lies are the truth I just can't get used to
'Cause your lies are the truth that I just can't get used
I've pulled a string from the tapesty
And I can't believe it's unraveling
Still I try to put it back up
All I need is you to lie to me
And make me see what I want to see
I play along, I just can't give up
So don't tell me you're sorry it won't work anymore
Don't sell me your story I've heard it before
It's almost perfect
But under the surface
I know that it's wrong to go on
With such a sweet illusion
'Cause your lies are the truth I just can't get used to
'Cause your lies are the truth that I just can't get used
You opened the door when you know I won't go
I'm trapped in denial you lied on my soul
You swear on your life I'm wrong but I know you, I know you
It's almost perfect
But under the surface I know
That it's wrong to go on
With such a sweet illusion
'Cause your lies are the truth I just can't get used to
Yeah your lies are the truth that I just can't get used
Fuck you
The lyrics of Leighton Meester's song "Your Lies Are The Truth" depict a toxic and dysfunctional relationship. The singer is aware that her partner is lying to her, but she chooses to stay in the relationship because she is addicted to the temporary pleasure that it brings her. She admits that her partner brings her down, yet she falls for their touch and love, even though she knows it's not enough. The singer tries to deny the reality of the situation and is trapped in denial. Even though she knows deep down that the relationship is wrong, she can't let go of the false reality her partner has created.
The chorus of the song emphasizes how the singer is unable to accept her partner's lies as the truth, yet she can't get used to them either. The relationship seems almost perfect on the surface, but underneath, the foundation is crumbling due to the deceit and lies. The singer is aware that it's wrong to continue with the relationship but feels helpless. The unapologetic and blunt lyrics bring forth the raw emotions and vulnerability of the character.
Line by Line Meaning
I tell myself that I'm strong enough
I try to convince myself that I can handle your half-truths
I can make it through on your partial truth
I rely on your incomplete honesty to get through our relationship
Anything to keep me around
I'm willing to put up with anything just to stay with you
I hate it when you make me smile
I despise the temporary happiness you bring me
'Cause it's just nothing but a temporary high for now
The happiness I feel with you is fleeting
It's obvious you bring me down
I know you're the source of my unhappiness
And just for a moment I fall for your touch
I briefly believe in your love for me
You love me, I get it, but love's not enough
I understand you love me, but that alone isn't enough
It's almost perfect
Our relationship seems almost ideal
But under the surface
Beneath the surface of our relationship
I know that it's wrong to go on
I realize that continuing our relationship is wrong
With such a sweet illusion
Despite being aware of its wrongness, I cling to the illusion of our relationship
Because your lies are the truth I just can't get used to
I can't accept that your lies are the reality of our relationship
'Cause your lies are the truth that I just can't get used
I struggle to accept that your lies are the truth
I've pulled a string from the tapestry
I've unraveled a piece of our relationship
And I can't believe it's unraveling
I'm in disbelief that our relationship is falling apart
Still I try to put it back up
I still attempt to salvage our relationship
All I need is you to lie to me
All I want from you is more lies
And make me see what I want to see
I want you to tell me what I want to hear, even if it's false
I play along, I just can't give up
I pretend everything is fine and can't bring myself to walk away
So don't tell me you're sorry it won't work anymore
I don't want to hear your apologies, they won't fix our relationship
Don't sell me your story I've heard it before
I don't want to hear any more of your lies
You opened the door when you know I won't go
You gave me a way out of our relationship, but I'm too afraid to take it
I'm trapped in denial you lied on my soul
I'm stuck in denial about our relationship, even though you've betrayed my trust
You swear on your life I'm wrong but I know you, I know you
You insist I'm mistaken, but I know deep down you're lying
Yeah your lies are the truth that I just can't get used
I struggle to accept that your lies are the reality of our relationship
Fuck you
An expression of frustration, anger, and disappointment towards the other person
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