The Faster Songfacts says that his seventh studio album, Modern Love debuted on #17 on the Billboard 200 for the week of July 9, 2011, making it Nathanson's most successful album to date.
The members of his band have changed over the past years. Among others, he has been accompanied by Aben Eubanks on guitar, keys and vocals, but later replaced by Aaron Tap. John Thomasson has been his bassist since 2004. Jason McKenzie was on drums until Fall 2006; Nick Amoroso on two tours from Fall 2007 through Winter 2008. His current drummer is Konrad Meissner. Before 2005, Nathanson was often accompanied by cellist Matt Fish.
Lie
Matt Nathanson Lyrics
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I'd rather not let you twist my words around again until they
Give you something to feel
I would rather keep my distance, thank you very much
What do you want? Do you want my apologies?
Do you want me to tell you I'm wrong? Because I won't
I won t feed your melodrama and I won t be a part of your
Game
Please fix your own lie before you start attacking mine
You can call me your friend if that s the kind of security that
You need
We all look for it in different ways
Just don't persecute me, thank you very much
Please fix your own lie before you start attacking mine
Don't you see that I will be all that you want me to be
Don't you see that I will be all that you envisioned me to be
But I refuse to be raped
Until I confess all that you want me to hear
Then consoled and told that it will be alright
Because it s not all right, I don't have the energy and I don't
Have the strength
To take on your emotional weight
So please fix your own lie before you start attacking mine
The lyrics in Matt Nathanson's song "Lie" are a strong response to someone who has previously twisted the singer's words and is now trying to push them into an apology or admission of guilt. The singer clearly does not want to engage with this person, as they feel like they are being manipulated into fulfilling the other person's need for drama and security. By telling them to "fix their own lie," the singer is suggesting that the person take responsibility for their own actions and stop projecting their issues onto others.
Throughout the song, there is a clear sense of frustration and exhaustion with the person in question. The singer is tired of feeling attacked and drained by their emotional weight, but at the same time, they understand the need for security and friendship. However, this does not excuse the other person's behavior or absolve them of responsibility. By refusing to "be raped" and confess to things that aren't true, the singer is standing up for themselves and refusing to be victimized any longer.
Overall, "Lie" is a powerful statement about the importance of self-care, boundaries, and authenticity. It encourages listeners to stand up for themselves and avoid getting caught up in other people's dramas.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't feel much like talking to you tonight
I am not in a mood to have any conversation with you today.
I'd rather not let you twist my words around again until they
I do not want you to manipulate my words and intentions anymore.
Give you something to feel
Give you a reason to feel offended or hurt.
I would rather keep my distance, thank you very much
I prefer to maintain my physical and emotional space from you.
What do you want? Do you want my apologies?
Are you expecting me to apologize for something?
Do you want me to tell you I'm wrong? Because I won't
If you expect me to accept my fault, then that's not gonna happen.
I won t feed your melodrama and I won t be a part of your
I won't contribute to your exaggerated emotional behavior or be involved in it.
Game
manipulative behavior
But thank you very much
Thank you for your offer/assistance, but I have no intention of accepting it.
Please fix your own lie before you start attacking mine
Instead of being critical of me, address your own deception first.
You can call me your friend if that s the kind of security that
If you need me to be your friend for emotional support, that's okay.
You need
We all look for it in different ways
We all seek security in our own ways.
Just don't persecute me, thank you very much
But, please don't harass or subject me to hostility.
Please fix your own lie before you start attacking mine
I reiterate that focus on your own deception first before questioning mine.
Don't you see that I will be all that you want me to be
Can't you acknowledge that I'll try to behave in the manner you expect me to.
Don't you see that I will be all that you envisioned me to be
I'll try to meet your expectations and the image you created about me.
But I refuse to be raped
However, I refuse to allow you to manipulate me into accepting your version of events.
Until I confess all that you want me to hear
Until I accept and acknowledge whatever you want me to concede.
Then consoled and told that it will be alright
And then expected to be pacified and told that everything's fine.
Because it s not all right, I don't have the energy and I don't
That's not okay, and I cannot bear the emotional burden anymore.
Have the strength
To take on your emotional weight
To shoulder the burden of your emotions.
So please fix your own lie before you start attacking mine
Hence, I urge you to confront your own deception and not question mine.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Christine McVie, Eddy Quintela Mendonca
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