Liberty Lies are a five piece formed in 2008 from a small town called Wedne… Read Full Bio ↴Liberty Lies are a five piece formed in 2008 from a small town called Wednesbury in the Black Country, West Midlands.

Aged 16, the band found themselves purchasing a PA system and performing covers in pubs in order to fund their original material, which they slowly introduced to their sets.

By 2009, Liberty Lies had notched up a number of support slots with the likes of GUN, Skin, Towers of London before landing a UK tour with rock veterans Magnum.

2010 bought their debut EP release, New Addiction. The EP showcased the bands early influences, from the likes of Black Stone Cherry, Alter Bridge and Shinedown.

Not long after this, LL had a change in line up, which brought about a much more alternative, modern sound which later became their debut album Reflections, produced by Romesh Dodangoda.

2012 was a landmark year for the band as they embarked on their first European tour, supporting Shinedown and Halestorm in Germany, Holland and the UK.

Liberty Lies found themselves being able to headline small shows around the country for the first time in their career. Nationwide UK runs with other unsigned bands helped the band create their follow up EP, Fracture. They were also voted as finalists of Red Bull’s unsigned band competition which almost see them win a place at Download Festival.

Once again, the band returned to Cardiff to record the EP with Romesh.

In recent years, the band have signed with TKO Booking Agency and toured with the likes of Max Raptor, Heaven’s Basement, Santa Cruz, Empire, Press to Meco and had one off shows with Alien Ant Farm and Skillet amongst nationwide festivals.

2016 will see Liberty Lies release their latest single Are You Listening and do their most extensive UK tour with SOiL, Saliva and Sons of Texas amongst summer festival appearances.
Looking to produce something uniquely different the band's sound continually evolves.

The band's latest output is a four track EP entitled 'Fracture' which they recorded with Romesh Dodangoda at longwave studios in Cardiff. The EP 'demonstrates the band as both superb song-smiths and adroit musicians', check it out now on Spotify and iTunes!

Someone Else
Liberty Lies Lyrics

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Average at best while spontaneously still
hoping for heartbreak, just something to feel
Wasting time
yours not mine
Clocking in and switching off, your brave face exposed
Avoiding all the small talk, Hopes no-one else knows
wasted time
wasting life

I try to be someone else
I need to become myself
the side of me, that I don't want you to see
I try to be someone else
Reflections of a man that nobody else knows
A lifetime of misery has taken its toll
This is mine
Hides behind
You would not believe that these bright eyes once shone
Just like a candle, whose bright flame has gone

It's always the shy ones
It's always the quiet ones

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Liberty Lies's song "Someone Else" explore the feelings of discontent and dissatisfaction that arise when people try to conform to societal norms that are not aligned with their true selves. The singer of the song appears to be struggling to connect with others and feel alive, despite leading a life that seems average and unremarkable. He or she may be searching for heartbreak or some other extreme experience just to feel something authentic and exciting.

The song's lyrics also touch on the idea that people often hide their true selves and emotions from the world, putting on a brave face to avoid judgment and criticism from others. The singer acknowledges that he or she is not being true to themselves and is instead trying to be someone else, someone who fits in and is more socially acceptable. However, the pain and misery that result from living inauthentically are taking their toll, and the singer realizes the need to become their true self, even if it means revealing a part of themselves that others may not accept.

Overall, the lyrics of "Someone Else" offer a poignant commentary on the struggle to find oneself in a world that often values conformity over individuality. It is a powerful reminder that true happiness and fulfillment come from being true to oneself, even if doing so is difficult and challenging.

Line by Line Meaning

Average at best while spontaneously still
Despite trying, I'm just mediocre and seeking some excitement in life.

hoping for heartbreak, just something to feel
I desire heartbreak or any strong emotion just to feel alive.

Wasting time
I'm unproductively passing my time.

yours not mine
I'm not interested in your time or your life.

Clocking in and switching off, your brave face exposed
You're pretending to be strong but I can see through your façade as you're going through the motions.

Avoiding all the small talk, Hopes no-one else knows
I'm avoiding meaningless conversations as they reveal nothing and hope that no one else notices.

I try to be someone else
I'm trying to change myself to be someone else entirely.

I need to become myself
I need to stop pretending and embrace who I really am.

the side of me, that I don't want you to see
There's a part of me that I'm hiding from others because I don't want to be judged or misunderstood.

Reflections of a man that nobody else knows
I'm a mystery to everyone else as no one knows me truly.

A lifetime of misery has taken its toll
My lifetime of sadness and heartache has affected me deeply.

This is mine
This is my life and my way of living.

Hides behind
I'm hiding behind a mask.

You would not believe that these bright eyes once shone
I was once full of life and energy, but it's hard to believe now.

Just like a candle, whose bright flame has gone
I was once burning bright like a candle but not anymore.

It's always the shy ones
Those who are quieter are usually the most mysterious and deep thinkers.

It's always the quiet ones
Those who are quieter are usually the most mysterious and deep thinkers.