Lies
Marina 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
In the song "Lies" by Marina and the Diamonds, the singer is being brutally honest about a toxic relationship. The song is about questioning the purpose of continuing a relationship that has no future. The lyrics suggest that the other person is not interested in taking the relationship forward, and that the singer is stuck in a cycle of endless lies.
The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer asking several rhetorical questions about the futility of their relationship. She wonders why she is playing a game that she knows she will lose and questions why the other person continues to play the "love me like a friend" card. She calls out the other person for not wanting to commit to anything and not being willing to admit their mistakes.
The chorus of the song is a plea for honesty. The singer says that she doesn't want to hear any more lies and that she is tired of pretending that everything is perfect. However, she is also unable to let go of the relationship, hoping that it will be worth fighting for in the end.
The second verse is poignant and raw, with the singer sharing that the other person only touches her in the dark and only connects intimately when they are drinking. She acknowledges that the other person is not interested in fulfilling any of her desires, while the night time and the freedom that it brings is all that they are interested in.
Overall, "Lies" is a powerful song that speaks about the complexities of relationships and the difficulty of facing reality when we are emotionally invested in someone. It also speaks to the universal desire for love and the fear of being alone.
Line by Line Meaning
You're never gonna love me, so what's the use?
Why bother trying to pursue a relationship with someone who will never love you back?
What's the point in playing a game you're gonna lose?
Why waste time playing a game you know you can't win?
What's the point in saying you love me like a friend?
Why bother with empty words that don't convey your true feelings?
What's the point in saying it's never gonna end?
Why make promises you know you won't keep?
You're too proud to say that you made a mistake
Your pride prevents you from admitting fault or apologizing
You're a coward till the end
You lack the courage to confront your true feelings or face the consequences of your actions
I don't wanna admit that we're not gonna fit
I don't want to accept that we're not compatible and our relationship cannot work
No, I'm not the type that you like
I don't fit the mold of what you typically go for in a romantic partner
Why don't we just pretend?
Why not pretend that everything is fine and ignore the reality of our incompatibility?
Lies
All of the false promises and unspoken truths that we use to prop up our relationship
Don't wanna know, don't wanna know, oh
I don't want to confront the harsh reality of our situation
I can't let you go, can't let you go, oh
I am unable to move on from this relationship, despite its flaws
I just want it to be perfect
I have unrealistic expectations for what a relationship should be, and I am not willing to compromise
To believe it's all been worth the fight
I want to believe that all the effort put into this relationship has been worth it, even if it hasn't
You only ever touch me in the dark
Our physical intimacy is limited and only occurs under specific conditions
Only if we're drinking can you see my spark
You need to rely on alcohol to see any positive qualities in me
And only in the evening could you give yourself to me
Our physical intimacy is limited to specific times and circumstances
'Cause the night is your woman, and she'll set you free
You are freer and more comfortable in the nighttime, when you can mask your true feelings and desires
(Ooh)
An interlude that adds emotional emphasis to the previous lines
(Lie-ee-i-ee-ies)
Repeating the word 'lies' to emphasize the dishonesty present in the relationship
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Thomas Wesley Pentz, Marina Diamandis, Lukasz Gottwald, Henry Russell Walter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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*