Macy Gray was originally hesitant to record a studio album due to what is, arguably, her most recognizable feature -- her voice. She started her music career as a songwriter. Her first album was actually a mistake; she was at the studio waiting for the person who was supposed to be singing her song, and the producer wanted to hear what one of the songs was supposed to sound like. Once she started singing, the producer liked the rough sound of her voice so much he offered her a record deal.
Lie To Me
Macy Gray Lyrics
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Flying in your blue skies when Jesus comes
Want me to be happy, don't you?
We'll have forever if it's the last thing that we do
Since the feeling is not mutual
Will you look me up before you go?
Lie to me
Lie to me
Lie to me
Lie to me
Tell me that you love me
Tell me that you love me
Tell me that you love me
Tell me that you love me
Won't be happy till I am the one
Standing next to you when your reaper comes
Want me to be happy, don't you?
We'll have forever if it's the last thing that we do
Since the feeling is not mutual
Will you look me up before you go?
Look at me
Lie to me
Lie to me
Lie to me
Lie to me
Tell me that you love me
Tell me that you love me
What good is the truth if it only makes me cry
What good is the truth if it only wastes my time
What good is the truth if it only makes me cry
What good is the truth if it only wastes my time
Look at me
Lie to me
Lie to me
Lie to me
Lie to me
Tell me that you love me
Tell me that you love me
Tell me that you love me
Tell me that you love me
The lyrics of Macy Gray's song Lie To Me talk about a person who is willing to hear lies just to feel loved. She wants to be with the person she loves and wants him to tell her that he loves her, even if that's not the case. She would be content even with lies as long as they keep her in a fantasy world where she is loved. She wants to be happy and have forever with him, even if they are going to die trying.
The song reflects the harsh reality of love, where people crave love so much that they are willing to ignore the truth even when they know it hurts them. Macy Gray's powerful and evocative voice captures the raw emotion of the lyrics and the vulnerability of the person seeking love.
Overall, this song portrays how people get caught up in love and how they crave for it so much that they are willing to lie to themselves and believe in a fantasy just to escape from loneliness.
Line by Line Meaning
Won't be happy till I am the one
I won't be satisfied until I am the most important person to you
Flying in your blue skies when Jesus comes
I want to be with you until the end of time
Want me to be happy, don't you?
You want me to feel loved and fulfilled
We'll have forever if it's the last thing that we do
We will be together forever, even if we have to fight for it
Since the feeling is not mutual
You don't feel the same way I do
Will you look me up before you go?
Will you remember me when you leave?
Tell me that you love me
Say the words that will make me feel loved
What good is the truth if it only makes me cry
The truth hurts me, so why even bother telling it?
What good is the truth if it only wastes my time
The truth is pointless if it doesn't make me happy
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Macy Gray, Victor Indrizzo, Justin Meldal-Johnsen, Zac Rae, Jeremy Ruzumna
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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on I Try
Redemption Song - Macy Gray - Lyrics
Old pirates, yes, they rob I
Sold out to the merchant ships
Minutes after they took I
From the bottomless pit
But my hand was made strong
By the hand of the Almighty
We forward in this generation
Triumphantly
Won't you help me sing
These songs of freedom?
It’s all I ever have
Redemption songs
Redemption songs
Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery
None but ourselves can free our minds
Have no fear for atomic energy
'Cause none of them can stop the time
How long shall they kill our prophets
While we stand aside and look?
Some say it's just a part of it
We've got to fulfill the book
Won't you help me sing
These songs of freedom?
It’s all I ever have
Redemption songs
Redemption songs
It’s all I ever have
Redemption songs
Redemption songs
It’s all I ever have
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