Lying from You
Linkin Park Lyrics


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When I pretend everything is what I want it to be
I look exactly like what you had always wanted to see
When I pretend I can forget about the criminal I am
Stealing second after second just 'cause I know I can
But I can't pretend this is the way it will stay
I'm just trying to bend the truth
I can't pretend I'm who you want me to be so I'm
Lying my way from you

(No, no turning back now)
I want to be pushed aside so let me go (no, no turning back now)
Let me take back my life I'd rather be all alone (no turning back now)
Anywhere on my own 'cause I can see (no, no turning back now)
The very worst part of you is me

I remember what they taught to me
Remember condescending talk of who I ought to be
Remember listening to all of that and this again
So I pretended up a person who was fitting in
And now you think this person really is me and I'm
(Trying to bend the truth)
But the more I push the more I'm pulling away
'Cause I'm lying my way from you

(No, no turning back now)
I want to be pushed aside so let me go (no, no turning back now)
Let me take back my life I'd rather be all alone (no turning back now)
Anywhere on my own 'cause I can see (no, no turning back now)
The very worst part of you
The very worst part of you
Is me

This isn't what I wanted to be
I never thought that what I said would have you running from me
Like this

This isn't what I wanted to be
I never thought that what I said would have you running from me
Like this

This isn't what I wanted to be
I never thought that what I said would have you running from me
Like this

This isn't what I wanted to be
I never thought that what I said would have you running from me
Like this

You (no turning back now)
I want to be pushed aside so let me go (no, no turning back now)
Let me take back my life I'd rather be all alone (no turning back now)
Anywhere on my own 'cause I can see (no, no turning back now)
The very worst part of you




The very worst part of you
Is me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Linkin Park's song "Lying From You" exemplify the struggle of maintaining a facade in order to fit in or meet external expectations. The opening lines acknowledge the temptation to pretend that everything is ideal, hiding one's true self from others' judgmental eyes. The singer hopes that by pretending, they can conform to what others desire, similar to putting on a mask and playing a role. The next verse delves further into this idea with the confession of engaging in criminal behavior, stealing with ease to what appears to be out of habit rather than necessity. Here, the singer's acknowledgment of the dishonesty that they embody in reality is contrasted with the fake persona they present to the world.


The chorus and reprise emphasize the singer's need to separate themselves from those who would force them to maintain the facade. They reject the idea of being molded into someone else and want freedom to be their genuine self. The repetition of "no turning back now" further emphasizes the singer's sense of urgency to escape the expectations they have been subjected to. The singer doesn't blame anyone but themselves for the situation they are in, acknowledging that the "very worst part of you is me."


Overall, "Lying From You" is an introspective song about the struggle to be true to oneself in a world where conformity is often valued over authenticity. It explores the tension between external expectations and internal desires, ultimately concluding that it's better to be alone and true to oneself through the repetition of "let me go" and "anywhere on my own."


Line by Line Meaning

When I pretend everything is what I want it to be
I fake my life to fit my desires


I look exactly like what you had always wanted to see
I pretend to be the perfect person for you


When I pretend I can forget about the criminal I am
I try to forget my wrongdoings by pretending everything is fine


Stealing second after second just 'cause I know I can
I keep committing small crimes because I can get away with them


But I can't pretend this is the way it will stay
I know that I can't keep pretending because it's not sustainable


I'm just trying to bend the truth
I manipulate facts to serve my interests


I can't pretend I'm who you want me to be so I'm
I'm lying about my true identity to please you


Lying my way from you
I'm using deceit to distance myself from you


(No, no turning back now)
I'm committed to my path and can't change my course


I want to be pushed aside so let me go (no, no turning back now)
I want to be left alone to deal with my issues


Let me take back my life I'd rather be all alone (no turning back now)
I want to regain control of my life and prefer to be by myself


Anywhere on my own 'cause I can see (no, no turning back now)
I'm willing to go anywhere as long as it's away from you


The very worst part of you is me
I realize that I am the bad influence in our relationship


I remember what they taught to me
I recall what others taught me about how to behave


Remember condescending talk of who I ought to be
I remember being talked down to and criticized for not meeting expectations


Remember listening to all of that and this again
I recall hearing negative feedback repeatedly


So I pretended up a person who was fitting in
I faked a persona to blend in and avoid criticism


And now you think this person really is me and I'm
You believe that the persona I created is my true self and I'm


(Trying to bend the truth)
Still trying to manipulate the facts in my favor


But the more I push the more I'm pulling away
The more I try to fit in, the more I realize it's impossible


You
You're the one I'm lying to


(No, no turning back now)
My decision to be alone and distance myself from you is final


The very worst part of you
Your influence on me was not positive


Is me
I'm responsible for my own actions and behavior




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brad Delson, Chester Charles Bennington, Dave Farrell, Joseph Hahn, Mike Shinoda, Robert G. Bourdon

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@snigdhobandyopadhay

When I pretend everything is what I want it to be
I look exactly like what you had always wanted to see
When I pretend I can forget about the criminal I am
Stealing second after second just 'cause I know I can
But I can't pretend this is the way it'll stay
I'm just (trying to bend the truth)
I can't pretend I'm who you want me to be
So I'm (lying my way from)
You (no, no turning back now)
I want to be pushed aside, so let me go
(No, no turning back now)
Let me take back my life, I'd rather be all alone
(No turning back now)
Anywhere on my own 'cause I can see
(No, no turning back now)
The very worst part of you is me
I remember what they taught to me
Remember condescending talk of who I ought to be
Remember listening to all of that and this again
So I pretended up a person who was fitting in
And now you think this person really is me
And I'm (trying to bend the truth)
But the more I push, the more I'm pulling away
'Cause I'm (lying my way from)
You (no, no turning back now)
I want to be pushed aside, so let me go
(No, no turning back now)
Let me take back my life, I'd rather be all alone
(No turning back now)
Anywhere on my own 'cause I can see
(No, no turning back now)
The very worst part of you
The very worst part of you is me
This isn't what I wanted to be
I never thought that what I said would have you running from me
Like this
This isn't what I wanted to be
I never thought that what I said would have you running from me
Like this
This isn't what I wanted to be
I never thought that what I said would have you running from me
Like this
This isn't what I wanted to be
I never thought that what I said would have you running from me
Like this
You (no turning back now)
I want to be pushed aside, so let me go
(No, no turning back now)
Let me take back my life, I'd rather be all alone
(No turning back now)
Anywhere on my own 'cause I can see
(No, no turning back now)
The very worst part of you
The very worst part of you is me



@xhampi8275

When I pretend
Everything is what I want it to be
I look exactly like what you had always wanted to see
When I pretend
I can forget about the criminal I am
Stealing second after second just cause I know I can, but
I can't pretend this is the way it will stay, I'm just
Trying to bend the truth
I can't pretend I'm who you want me to be
So I'm
Lying my way from you

I want to be pushed aside
So let me go
(no, no turning back now)
Let me take back my life
I'd rather be all alone
(no turning back now)
Anywhere on my own
Cause I can see
(no, no turning back now)
The very worst part of you
Is me

I remember what they taught to me
Remember condescending talk of who I ought to be
Remember listening to all of that and this again
So I pretended up a person who was fitting in
And now you think this person really is me and I'm
(trying to bend the truth)
But the more I push
The more I'm pulling away
'cause I'm

Lying my way from you

I want to be pushed aside
So let me go
(no, no turning back now)
Let me take back my life
I'd rather be all alone
(no turning back now)
Anywhere on my own
Cause I can see
(no, no turning back now)
The very worst part of you
The very worst part of you
Is me

This isn't what I wanted to be
I never thought that what I said
Would have you running from me
Like this

This isn't what I wanted to be
I never thought that what I said
Would have you running from me
Like this

This isn't what I wanted to be
I never thought that what I said
Would have you running from me
Like this

This isn't what I wanted to be
I never thought that what I said
Would have you running from me
Like this

You
(no turning back now)
I want to be pushed aside
So let me go
(no, no turning back now)
Let me take back my life
I'd rather be all alone
(no turning back now)
Anywhere on my own
Cause I can see
(no, no turning back now)
The very worst part of you
The very worst part of you
Is me



All comments from YouTube:

@arakasi1033

"The very worst part of you... is me." Hits every god damn time.

@Faeron1984

Calm down mate, don't slit your wrists

@mistalemontrout8659

@@Faeron1984 Don't forget the hair dying

@Brian-mk2wn

Same

@ryanoshields7335

Damn it does, never thought abt it until I read this comment

@ShakenPig

@@Faeron1984 best comment

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Lies again? Lying At Grab

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