Lies
Marina And The Diamonds Lyrics
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Ha ha
You're never gonna love me, so what's the use?
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've made a mistake
I don't wanna admit, but 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
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've made a mistake
You're a coward 'til the end
I don't wanna admit, but 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
Ha, hoo, ha ha
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 song "Lies" by Marina and the Diamonds is a heartbreaking tune about unrequited love and the frustration that comes with it. The song opens with the singer admitting that the person they are in love with will never return their affections, making it pointless to continue playing the game of unrequited love. The chorus of the song reiterates this point, with the singer expressing the desire to move on from the lies and pretense that have characterized their relationship so far. The singer describes how their love interest only ever touches them in the dark or when they are drunk, and only in the evenings, when the night has set them free.
The second verse continues the theme of frustration over the relationship's inability to progress, with the singer highlighting their love interest's pride as a major obstacle. The chorus is repeated again, with the singer expressing the desire to move on from the lies and pretense and find something real.
Notably, "Lies" is a departure from Marina's usual synth-pop sound, featuring a stripped-back production that accentuates the song's emotional content. The song has been praised for its raw vulnerability and relatability, with many listeners identifying with the feelings of unrequited love that are expressed in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Ha ha
The singer laughs bitterly
You're never gonna love me, so what's the use?
The singer realizes that the person she loves will never love her back
What's the point in playing a game you're gonna lose?
There's no point in pursuing a relationship that's already doomed to fail
What's the point in saying you love me like a friend?
It's pointless for the other person to say that they have feelings for the singer but only as a friend
What's the point in saying it's never gonna end?
The other person is lying to themselves and the singer by pretending that their relationship will last forever
You're too proud to say that you've made a mistake
The other person is stubborn and unwilling to admit that they're wrong
You're a coward 'til the end
The other person is afraid to face the truth and their own feelings
I don't wanna admit, but we're not gonna fit
The singer knows deep down that they're not meant to be together
No, I'm not the type that you like
The singer realizes that the other person doesn't really understand or appreciate her for who she is
Why don't we just pretend?
The singer suggests that they both pretend that everything is okay even though they both know it's not
Lies, don't wanna know, don't wanna know oh
The singer doesn't want to hear any more lies or false promises from the other person
I can't let you go, can't let you go oh
The singer is struggling to move on from her feelings for the other person
I just want it to be perfect
The singer wants their relationship to be everything she's always dreamed of
To believe it's all been worth the fight
The singer wants to feel that their struggle to be together has been worth it
You only ever touch me / In the dark
The other person only shows affection for the singer when there's no one else around or when they're alone
Only if we're drinking can you see my spark
The other person only seems to find the singer attractive or interesting when they're both drinking alcohol
And only in the evening could you give yourself to me / 'Cause the night is your woman, and she'll set you free
The other person feels more comfortable and open at night, and uses the darkness as an excuse to be themselves
Ooh / Ha, hoo, ha ha
A vocalization of frustration and disappointment
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING
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*