It is also the first time that the band has used a hashtag to promote any single; in recent posts on their social networks the hashtag "#YLIAL" can be seen, acronym for the title of the song.
In an interview with XFM, VanWyngarden explained the meaning behind of this song: "Your Life Is a Lie in particular was never meant to be directed at our fans or anybody in particular. What it's meant for more is to be utilized as a kind of weapon that you can direct towards whoever you want and it's supposed to be an empowering song."
Your Life Is a Lie
MGMT Lyrics
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Open your eyes
Your life is a lie
Don't say a word
I'll tell you why
You're living a lie
Your life is a lie
But you deny, you ever lied
Bury your life
Count your friends
On your hands
Now look again
They're not your friends
Hold your breath
Everyone left
No surprise
Living a lie
Tell your wife
This is your life
Your life is a lie
This is your wife
Now she knows, she understands
Her life is a lie
Nobody wins
Try not to cry
You'll survive
On your own
Lessons in life
Your life is a lie
Now there's no time
Wondering why
Where in the world
Is that girl?
He knows she's alright
To live a life
Waiting to die
Not knowing that
Your life is a lie
Wondering why
Nobody writes
Hollow inside
Periods in light
Fire and ice
Your life is a lie
Your life is a lie
Your life is a lie
Your life is a lie
On your own
One more time
Your life is a lie
The lyrics to MGMT's "Your Life Is a Lie" are a commentary on the superficiality and falseness that can pervade modern life. The song opens with the singer urging the listener to "open your eyes" and realize that they are "living a lie." He asks them to examine their life and relationships and realize that they are not as genuine as they may seem. The chorus repeats the statement that "your life is a lie" and encourages the listener to take ownership of their own life and not rely on others for their sense of self-worth.
As the song continues, the singer makes pointed comments about different themes in modern life, such as the pursuit of material possessions and the emptiness that can result from it. He also comments on the fragility of human relationships, noting that even close friendships can be shown to be superficial when examined closely. The song concludes with the singer urging the listener to remain strong and to live their life on their own terms, even in the face of the realization that "your life is a lie."
Overall, the lyrics to "Your Life Is a Lie" are a commentary on the inauthenticity of modern life, and the pressure that many people feel to conform to societal norms and expectations. The song encourages its listeners to take ownership of their own lives and to pursue authenticity rather than simply seeking to fit in with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Here's the deal
Listen up, pay attention
Open your eyes
Start seeing things for how they really are
Your life is a lie
You are living a fake, insincere life
Don't say a word
Keep quiet and listen
I'll tell you why
I'll reveal the truth to you
You're living a lie
Your entire existence is based on falsehoods
But you deny, you ever lied
You refuse to acknowledge the reality of your falsehoods
Wondering why
Questioning the reason behind things
Bury your life
Try to hide from the truth
Count your friends
Take inventory of your companions
On your hands
Using your fingers
Now look again
Observe a second time
They're not your friends
Those people you thought were friends really aren't
Hold your breath
Get ready for something unpleasant
Everyone left
Everyone abandoned you
No surprise
This was expected
Tell your wife
Share with your spouse
This is your life
This is the reality you've created for yourself
Now she knows, she understands
Now your partner realizes the truth, comprehends it
Her life is a lie
She too has been living a dishonest life
Nobody wins
Everyone loses
Try not to cry
Attempt to avoid shedding tears
You'll survive
You'll make it out alive
On your own
Without help from anyone else
Lessons in life
Life has much to teach
Now there's no time
The time for change is overdue
Where in the world
Whereabouts unknown
Is that girl?
Where has that woman gone?
He knows she's alright
He has confidence in her safety
To live a life
To exist in a particular manner
Waiting to die
Existing without purpose
Not knowing that
Remaining ignorant to the fact
Your life is a lie
Your existence is based on falsehoods
Wondering why
Questioning the reasoning behind things
Nobody writes
No one tells the truth
Hollow inside
Feeling empty internally
Periods in light
Times of happiness are brief and infrequent
Fire and ice
Experience of intense highs and lows
Your life is a lie
Your entire existence is based on falsehoods
Your life is a lie
Your entire existence is based on falsehoods
Your life is a lie
Your entire existence is based on falsehoods
Your life is a lie
Your entire existence is based on falsehoods
On your own
Without help from anyone else
One more time
Once again
Your life is a lie
Your entire existence is based on falsehoods
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW WELLS VANWYNGARDEN, BENJAMIN NICHOLAS HUNER GOLDWASSER
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Lyrics
Here's the deal
Open your eyes
Don't say a word
I'll tell you why
You're living a lie
But you deny, you ever lied
Wondering why
Bury your life
Count your friends
On your hands
Now look again
They're not your friends
Hold your breath
Everyone left
No surprise
Living a lie
Tell your wife
This is your life
This is your wife
Now she knows, she understands
Her life is a lie
Nobody wins
Try not to cry
You'll survive
On your own (on your own)
Lessons in life
Now there's no time
Wondering why
Where in the world
Is that girl?
He knows it's alright
To live a life
Waiting to die
Not knowing that
Wondering why
Nobody writes
Hollow inside
Periods in light
Fire and ice
On your own
One more time
On your own, one more time
Максим Фанат
[Verse 1]
Here’s the deal
Open your eyes
Your life is a lie
Don’t say a word
I’ll tell you why
You’re living a lie
Your life is a lie
But you deny, you ever lied
Wondering why
Bury your life
Count your friends
On your hands
Now look again
They’re not your friends
Hold your breath
Everyone left
No surprise
Living a lie
[Verse 2]
Tell your wife
This is your life
Your life is a lie
This is your wife
Now she knows, she understands
Her life is a lie
Nobody wins
Try not to cry
You’ll survive
On your own (on your own)
[Outro]
Lessons in life
Your life is a lie
Now there’s no time
Wondering why
Where in the world
Is that girl?
He knows it’s alright
To live a life
Waiting to die
Not knowing that
Your life is a lie
Wondering why
Nobody writes
Hollow inside
Periods in light
Fire and ice
Your life is a lie
On your own
One more time
Your life is a lie
On your own, one more time
Your life is a lie
Pii Wat
Here's the deal
,open your eyes
,your life is a lie
,don't say a word
I'll tell you why
,you're living a lie
,you're living a lie
,but you deny you ever lied
,wondering why
,bury your life
,count your friends
,on your hands
,now look again
,they're not your friends
,hold your breath
,everyone left
,no suprise
,living a lie
,tell your wife
,this is your life
,your life is a lie
,this is your wife
,now she knows
,she understands
,her life is a lie
,nobody wins
,try not to cry
,you'll survive
,on your own (o.nnn y.oourrr oo.wnn)
,lessons in life
,your life is a lie
,now there's no time
,wondering why?
,where in the world
,is that g i r l
,he knows it's alright
,to live a life
,waiting to die
,not knowing that
,your life is a lie
,wondering why
,nobody writes
,hollow inside
,period that
,fire and ice
,your life is a lie
,on your own
,one more time
,your life is a lie. ¤
goedzo
I think a lot of people don't understand what this song is about.
It starts of really shocking and if you don't listen you'll get a depression message from it, ''your life is a lie'', But i believe this song is actually quite positive, it tells the listener that their life is a lie and that your friend's are not your real friends, but it also says that you will survive, and that you don't have to depend on others to make you happy.
I agree with this song a lot, people depend too much on others to understand them but sometimes people just can't, but you shouldn't let that get you down, You CAN survive on your own and if you break free from the lie that you need your ''friends''.
For anyone who's feeling depressed out there: I'm sorry that circumstances have been so poor for you that you to feel so worthless, But things get better eventually, some people need help and if you are in need of help please seek out a therapist or a close friend, But don't depend only on them, try to make yourself happy by doing what you love and don't care what others may think.
I hope everyone reading this are doing good, and if you're not then i hope you'll feel good soon.
People out there love you, no matter who you are <3
Pendulum
Try telling that to the people giving you weird looks when youre listening to this track during your picnic at the park!
Lupaloops
@Null_IG22 Absurdism
Kiorsk
Thank you
Holly F
@CYBERPRO152 hahahahaha
Holly F
GOLD 👌🎊🎉
HellaranzzOps
Why is it that i don't enjoy an mgmt song the first time, but i absolutely love it the second?
JuicieGiraffe
most great jokes dont land the first time, its why the taoists have been entertaining the same jokes for centuries!
Theo Myling
the sign of good music my friend:)
Rubber Duckian
The same reason why you vibe with the second album and your get a confusion crisis on the second.