Inspired by artists like Adele and Amy Winehouse and classic soul acts like Sam Cooke and Ray Charles, her star rose throughout 2014 as she continued releasing singles, toured, and prepared her debut EP, MEGMAC, which was released in June 2015. The EP enjoyed plenty of success in Australia, earning her an ARIA Music Award nomination and spawning the hit single "Never Be."
Her full-length debut, Low Blows, arrived in the summer of 2017 and was preceded by a single of the same name.
In October 2018, Mac released the single "Give Me My Name Back" which she told Billboard "is a song for those who have suffered emotional and physical abuse; it's for the women who are standing up and speaking out, those discriminated against in the LGBTQI community, the indigenous people of Australia and the children abused by the church. For everyone who has lost an important part of themselves and need to reclaim their identity, dignity and self-worth in order to move forward with their lives.
Every Lie
Meg Mac Lyrics
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How many had I not found then
And if every lie that went down then
I'll play the fool 'cause I found them
It's just your bones keeping
It's just your bones keeping
I can't stand the state of my skin
It burns now, it burns now
How you sleep in the bed you're keeping warm
It feels like I'm already gone
Now every lie that went down then
How many had I not found then
And if every lie that went down then
I'll play the fool 'cause I found them
It's just your bones keeping
It's just your bones keeping
Don't forget that I've heard this one before
I can't stand to face anymore
It burns now, it burns now, it burns now
Every lie that you kept behind that door
Well, I'm here in it now that I'm gone
Now every lie that went down then
How many had I not found then
And if every lie that went down then
I'll play the fool 'cause I found them
It's just your bones keeping
Release my soul beneath my naked bones
Release my soul beneath my naked bones
Release my soul beneath my naked bones
Release my soul beneath my naked bones
It burns, it burns now
It burns, it burns now, now
It's just your bones keeping
It's just your bones keeping
In Meg Mac's song "Every Lie," the lyrics speak of experiencing the pain of dishonesty in a relationship. The singer questions and acknowledges the lies that were told to her and wonders about the ones she hasn't discovered yet. She confesses that she feels like a fool, but at least she discovered the truth. The line "It's just your bones keeping" appears repeatedly in the song, which can be interpreted in different ways. One way is that it refers to the emotional weight and burden of dealing with lies and betrayal. The pain and sorrow become engrained in the bones, making it difficult to move on. Another interpretation is that it represents the physical feeling of remnants of the past relationship, leaving nothing but bones and a memory.
As the song continues, the singer talks about the sadness taking over, and the pain of feeling abandoned. She can't bear being in the same space as her deceitful partner, and being in that bed feels like she's already gone. The chorus repeats the same lines, emphasizing the impact and depth of the lies. The bridge "Release my soul beneath my naked bones" represents a plea for freedom and healing. Despite the burning, she seeks to let go of the pain and move on from the lies that once held her captive.
Line by Line Meaning
Every lie that went down then
The lies that were told in the past
How many had I not found then
Unknown number of lies that were undiscovered in the past
And if every lie that went down then, I'll play the fool 'cause I found them
Even if I fell for those lies in the past, I am now aware of them
It's just your bones keeping
Sound of the sadness creeping in
That's the sound of the sadness moving in
The feeling of pain caused by the lies
I can't stand the state of my skin
The feeling of discomfort or unease experienced from the lies told
How you sleep in the bed you're keeping warm
You are comfortable despite causing pain to others
It feels like I'm already gone
I feel like I don't matter to you anymore
Don't forget that I've heard this one before
I am aware of the lies being told again
It burns now, it burns now, it burns now
The pain I feel from listening to lies
Every lie that you kept behind that door
The lies that were kept hidden
Well, I'm here in it now that I'm gone
I am experiencing the pain caused by the lies even though I am gone
Release my soul beneath my naked bones
Please free me from this feeling of hurt and pain
It burns, it burns now
The pain from the lies still hurts
It's just your bones keeping
The pain is being kept alive by the lies
Contributed by Adalyn B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jye Sherwell
This is honestly the kind of song that could have millions of views. Guess she just needs to get noticed more and hopefully she'll get more recognition. In the mean time, those of us who've found her should enjoy!
Nina Isaac
Literally!!!!
Joy
HOW IN HEAVEN'S SAKE ARE YOU NOT ENORMOUSLY POPULAR IN THE US???
Thank you for bringing music of light in a world of trashy music!!!
Jeremy
+Joy Lumintang She belongs here.
Nina Isaac
Exactlyyyyy
Adnom
Saw her live in DC. She sounds amazing
andy rocks
Damn she can sing gives me chills love it 😄
Brodie Hibberd
Just saw you at GTM live yesterday - blew me away how true to your own voice you are in studio recorded albums! Absolutely incredible voice Meg!
kane greenhatch
Your grace is flawless, you remind me to keep getting up . #Lockdown
Hakeem Sd70M
One of the most beautifully crafted songs ever. Vocals, lyricism, instrumentation, production, everything is spot on fine art. One of my new favorite artists. Thank you Meg Mac. 😊