Lies
MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS | Lyrics
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What's the point in playing a game you're gonna lose?
What's the point in saying you love me like a friend?
What's the point in saying it's never gonna end?
You're too proud to say that you made a mistake
You're a coward till the end
I don't wanna admit that we're not gonna fit
Why don't we just pretend?
Lies
Don't wanna know, don't wanna know, oh
I can't let you go, can't let you go, oh
I just want it to be perfect
To believe it's all been worth the fight
Lies
Don't wanna know, don't wanna know, oh
You only ever touch me in the dark
Only if we're drinking can you see my spark
And only in the evening could you give yourself to me
'Cause the night is your woman, and she'll set you free
You're too proud to say that you made a mistake
You're a coward till the end
I don't wanna admit that we're not gonna fit
No, I'm not the type that you like
Why don't we just pretend?
Lies
Don't wanna know, don't wanna know, oh
I can't let you go, can't let you go, oh
I just want it to be perfect
To believe it's all been worth the fight
Lies
Don't wanna know, don't wanna know, oh
(Ooh)
(Lie-ee-i-ee-ies)
Lies
Don't wanna know, don’t wanna know, oh
I can't let you go, can't let you go, oh
I just want it to be perfect
To believe it's all been worth the fight
Lies
Don't wanna know, don't wanna know, oh
The lyrics of "Lies" by MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS center around the theme of unrequited love and the lies and illusions that people build around themselves in order to avoid facing the reality of their situation. The singer of the song is addressing a person who she loves but who doesn't love her back, and she's questioning the point of continuing to play a game that can only end in heartbreak. She accuses her loved one of being too proud to admit his mistakes and too much of a coward to face the truth that they are not meant to be together. The singer also acknowledges her own role in perpetuating the lies and illusions, pretending that they are perfect for each other and that their love is worth fighting for.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's desire to escape from the lies and illusions and to find a way to move on from the relationship. She doesn't want to know the truth because it hurts too much, and she can't let go of her loved one because she's too invested in their relationship. But she also knows that the only way to find happiness is to break free from the lies and illusions and to face the truth, no matter how painful it may be.
Overall, "Lies" is a powerful and emotional song about the joys and sorrows of love and the lies and illusions that people create in order to avoid facing the truth.
Line by Line Meaning
You're never gonna love me, so what's the use?
Why keep playing a losing game when you will never truly love me?
What's the point in playing a game you're gonna lose?
What's the point in pretending to love when it's doomed to fail?
What's the point in saying you love me like a friend?
Why bother telling me you love me when it's only as a friend?
What's the point in saying it's never gonna end?
Why bother saying it will never end when it already feels like it's over?
You're too proud to say that you made a mistake
Your pride is preventing you from admitting your fault
You're a coward till the end
You are nothing but a coward who doesn't have the courage to admit reality
I don't wanna admit that we're not gonna fit
I don't want to face the fact that we are not meant to be together
No, I'm not the type that you like
You and I are very different from each other
Why don't we just pretend?
Why don't we keep living in a fantasy world rather than face the truth?
Lies
The entire song portrays a world full of Lies
Don't wanna know, don't wanna know, oh
I don't want to hear more lies, I just want to ignore the truth
I can't let you go, can't let you go, oh
I can't accept the reality that we are not meant to be together
I just want it to be perfect
I want a perfect relationship, even if it's all based on lies
To believe it's all been worth the fight
I want to believe that all of the problems and fights have been justified
You only ever touch me in the dark
You only show affection when no one can see
Only if we're drinking can you see my spark
You only find me interesting when you are drunk
And only in the evening could you give yourself to me
You only have time for me in the evenings
'Cause the night is your woman, and she'll set you free
You enjoy the freedom of darkness, and you feel a sense of liberation at night
(Ooh)
This line has no interpretation and is just an interlude
(Lie-ee-i-ee-ies)
This line repeats the song's central theme of lies
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Thomas Wesley Pentz, Marina Diamandis, Lukasz Gottwald, Henry Russell Walter
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@blushbunni3
Lyrics:
You're never gonna love me, so what's the use?
What's the point in playin' a game you're gonna lose?
What's the point in sayin' you love me like a friend?
What's the point in sayin' it's never gonna end?
You're too proud to say that you made a mistake
You're a coward till the end
I don't wanna admit that we're not gonna fit
No, I'm not the type that you like
Why don't we just pretend?
Lies
Don't wanna know, don't wanna know
I can't let you go, can't let you go
I just want it to be perfect
To believe it's all been worth the fight
Lies
Don't wanna know, don't wanna know
You only ever touch me in the dark
Only if we're drinkin' can you see my spark
And only in the evening could you give yourself to me
Cause the night is your woman, and she'll set you free
You're too proud to say that you made a mistake
You're a coward till the end
I don't wanna admit that we're not gonna fit
No, I'm not the type that you like
Why don't we just pretend?
Lies
Don't wanna know, don't wanna know
I can't let you go, can't let you go
I just want it to be perfect
To believe it's all been worth the fight
Lies
Don't wanna know, don't wanna know
Lies
Don't wanna know, don't wanna know
I can't let you go, can't let you go
I just want it to be perfect
To believe it's all been worth the fight
Lies
Don't wanna know, don't wanna know
@maxmcleod7064
In this song you can actually hear her voice cracking like she's about to cry and it just makes the song have a deeper affect on my emotions 😭
@voidnxtdoor
IKR
@Jmakaroni
I only noticed it in her eyes she looked really sad ;-;
@alisonimlost378
1:18 i just wanted two big bunk beds is very emotional
@misasuop
Sam White NOO I CANT UNHEAR ANYMORE
@unathearoacemenace3157
Oml I hav,e the feeling that I'm gonna cry when I listen to this o_o she be playin with our emotions doe.
@aramch1120
This girl is extremely underrated.. Period
@aliviarichards8268
yes!
@advqnturesrblx5676
Arám Ch fax
@stormyz_old_channel
woman*