I Lied
Lord Huron Allison Ponthier Lyrics
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Tried to change my ways and walk the line you follow
I bore a flame that burned a thousand suns for you but it died
Told you I could never love somebody else but I lied
Mmm, I lied
Mmm, I lied
Going way out where the world will never find me
I made a claim that I would dance until we're bones with my bride
Told you I would never leave you all alone but I lied
I read your letter in the morning by the lake and I cried
They were tears of joy, my chains are finally broken
I made a vow to stand beside you 'til the day that I die
Told you I could never live without your love but I lied
Mmm, I lied
Mmm, I lied
Mmm, I lied
Mmm, I lied
Mmm, I lied
Mmm, I lied
The lyrics to Lord Huron Allison Ponthier's song "I Lied" describe the regret of a man who has failed to keep his promises to his loved one. He confesses that he tried to become a better man and change his ways for her, but he couldn't follow the line she had set. He had a deep passion for her, but it eventually died out, and he's now moving on. He had promised to come back, but he's not going to. He had also promised to never leave her all alone, but he's now breaking that promise as well. However, he eventually receives a letter from her that releases him from his guilt and allows him to move on with his life- finally breaking the chains that he had placed on himself out of obligation.
The song is on the melancholic side, carrying a feeling of remorse for not living up to the promises we've made to our loved ones. The lyrics are profound, and the emotion put into them can trigger a deep sense of empathy in some listeners. The song's musical production is also exceptional, with the tempo varying between a slow and steady build-up to a more heavenly crescendo towards the song's ending.
Line by Line Meaning
I swore that I'd become a better man for you and I tried
I promised to improve myself for your sake, and I made the effort.
Tried to change my ways and walk the line you follow
I attempted to alter my behavior to align with your expectations.
I bore a flame that burned a thousand suns for you but it died
I felt an intense passion for you that eventually faded away.
Told you I could never love somebody else but I lied
I assured you I was faithful, but in reality, I was untruthful.
I told you I'd be coming back again for you but I'm not
I claimed I would return to you, but I am not going to.
Going way out where the world will never find me
I am going somewhere far away where no one will be able to locate me.
I made a claim that I would dance until we're bones with my bride
I declared that I would celebrate with you until death do us part.
Told you I would never leave you all alone but I lied
I promised I would always be there for you, but it was a falsehood.
I read your letter in the morning by the lake and I cried
I read your message beside the lake and wept tears of relief.
They were tears of joy, my chains are finally broken
I was overjoyed because I was finally free from a burden.
I made a vow to stand beside you 'til the day that I die
I promised to be with you until the end of my life.
Told you I could never live without your love but I lied
I stated that I would not be able to survive without your love, but it was untruthful.
Mmm, I lied
I was dishonest.
Mmm, I lied
I was untruthful.
Mmm, I lied
I was dishonest.
Mmm, I lied
I was untruthful.
Mmm, I lied
I was dishonest.
Mmm, I lied
I was untruthful.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ben Schneider
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@august_leo
Lyrics:
I swore that I'd become a better man for you and I tried
Tried to change my ways and walk the line you follow
I bore a flame that burned a thousand suns for you but it died
Told you I could never love somebody else but I lied
Mmm, I lied
Mmm, I lied
I told you I'd be coming back again for you but I'm not
Going way out where the world will never find me
I made a claim that I would dance until we're bones with my bride
Told you I would never leave you all alone but I lied
(She/Her) I read your letter in the morning by the lake and I cried
They were tears of joy, my chains are finally broken
I made a vow to stand beside you 'til the day that I die
Told you I could never live without your love but I lied
Mmm, I lied
Mmm, I lied
Mmm, I lied
Mmm, I lied
Mmm, I lied
Mmm, I lied
@iraklidgebuadze6288
I swore that I'd become a better man for you and I tried
I tried to change my ways and walk the line you follow
I bore a flame that burned a thousand suns for you but it died
I told you I could never love somebody else but I lied
[Chorus: Lord Huron]
Mm-mm, mm-mm, I lied
Mm-mm, mm-mm, I lied
[Instrumental Break]
[Verse 2: Lord Huron]
I told you I'd be coming back again for you but I'm not
I'm going way out where the world will never find me
I made a claim that I would dance until we're bones with my bride
I told you I would never leave you all alone but I lied
[Break: Allison Ponthier]
Ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh
[Verse 3: Allison Ponthier, with Lord Huron]
I read your letter in the morning by the lake and I cried
They were tears of joy, my chains are finally broken
I made a vow to stand beside you 'til the day that I die
Told you I could never live without your love but I lied
Mm-mm, mm-mm, I lied
Mm-mm, mm-mm, I lied
Mm-mm, mm-mm, I lied
Mm-mm, mm-mm, I lied
Mm-mm, mm-mm, I lied
Mm-mm, mm-mm, I lied
@soundofdeath100
LYRICS:
I swore that I'd become a better man for you and I tried
I tried to change my ways and walk the line you follow
I bore a flame that burned a thousand suns for you but it died
I told you I could never love somebody else but I lied
Mmm, I lied
Mmm, I lied
I told you I'd be coming back again for you but I'm not
I'm going way out where the world will never find me
I made a claim that I would dance until we're bones with my bride
I told you I would never leave you all alone but I lied
I read your letter in the morning by the lake and I cried
They were tears of joy, my chains are finally broken
I made a vow to stand beside you 'til the day that I die
Told you I could never live without your love but I lied
Mmm, I lied
Mmm, I lied
Mmm, I lied
Mmm, I lied
Mmm, I lied
Mmm, I lied
@AllisonPonthier
Hi boys!!! Thank you so much for trusting me with your incredible song. It’s been an honor to get to know you all and make some great friends out of it. Congrats :)
@benjifisher1023
You were amazing!
@madmakingmindproductions9655
It was a truly lovely rendition I’m lucky and to live in a time where folk music in its most beautiful form can come forth. This is a truly beautiful work.
@jessiezack9999
This song is just another dimension
@2bitmarketanarchist337
You've got a beautiful singing voice
@kevinrichmond6878
Awesome job!! Great song
@samanthadunn2695
God sometimes I’m just so thankful for music being a part of human existence...
@charlottemartinson
For real omg.... don’t wanna know where would we be without it
@MohitSharma-cl7vt
Because it brings us into the present.
@brettwebb6789
Without music, life would be a mistake. - Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
A sentiment I agree with completely...