Hell to the Liars
London Grammar/London Grammar Lyrics
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Here's to you and me
Hell to the best of us
Here's to you and me
Hell to the righteous ones
Here's to them
Prestigious men
Here's to the things you love
Here's to those you find in love
Hell to the rest of us
Here's to the things you love
Here's to the things you love
Those who are born with love
Here's to you trying
And I'm no better than those I judge
With all my suffering
Hell to the liars
Here's to you and me
I look way above us
Seeing no one free
Here's to the things you love
Here's to those you find in love
Hell to the rest of us
Here's to the things you love
Here's to the things you love
Here's to the things you love
Here's to those you find in love
Hell to the rest of us
Here's to the things you love
Here's to the things you love, uh uh
The song "Hell To The Liars" by London Grammar is a reflective piece that explores themes of love, righteousness, and the struggle to be authentic in a world filled with deception. The opening lines "Hell to the liars, here's to you and me" suggest an acknowledgement of the fact that everyone has lied or deceived at some point, perhaps out of fear or insecurity, and expresses empathy towards others who face the same struggles as the singers.
The song then transitions to a nod to the "righteous ones" and "prestigious men," who may be seen as morally superior, but whose suits and titles do not shield them from their own struggles and hardships. The repetition of "here's to you and me" suggests an insistence on shared experiences and the importance of empathy and connection.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of the things and people we love, celebrating those who are "born with love" and commending those who continue to try in the face of adversity. The closing lines "Here's to the things you love, here's to the things you love" are both a recognition of the beauty and meaning in love and a call to prioritize those things in a world that can be filled with darkness and pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Hell to the liars
A tribute to those who lie or deceive
Here's to you and me
Cheers to everyone, including the singer and the listener
Hell to the best of us
Even the best of us deserve some criticism
Here's to you and me
Cheers to everyone, including the artist and the listener
Hell to the righteous ones
Even the most virtuous people are not immune to hardship or suffering
Here's to them
Cheers to those who try to do the right thing
The grey-suited walkers
People who conform to the norms of society or the workplace
Prestigious men
People who hold positions of power or status
Here's to the things you love
Cheers to the people or things that bring you joy or happiness
Here's to those you find in love
Cheers to the people you love or who love you, romantically or otherwise
Hell to the rest of us
Criticism or condemnation for the ordinary or average among us
Here's to the things you love
Cheers to the people or things that bring you joy or happiness
Here's to the things you love
Cheers to the people or things that bring you joy or happiness
Those who are born with love
People who are naturally loving or kind
Here's to you trying
Cheers to those who make an effort to improve themselves or help others
And I'm no better than those I judge
The artist acknowledges their own flaws and imperfections, and cannot claim moral superiority over others
With all my suffering
Despite their own pain or hardships
Hell to the liars
A tribute to those who lie or deceive
Here's to you and me
Cheers to everyone, including the singer and the listener
I look way above us
The artist feels a sense of being above or detached from society
Seeing no one free
The artist perceives that nobody is truly liberated or unfettered
Here's to the things you love
Cheers to the people or things that bring you joy or happiness
Here's to those you find in love
Cheers to the people you love or who love you, romantically or otherwise
Hell to the rest of us
Criticism or condemnation for the ordinary or average among us
Here's to the things you love
Cheers to the people or things that bring you joy or happiness
Here's to the things you love, uh uh
Cheers to the people or things that bring you joy or happiness
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Daniel Harry Joseph Rothman, Dominic Ashley Ronald Major, Hannah Felicity May Reid
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