Lying
Michael Kratz Lyrics


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Everything is tornI can't believe the things I have doneThe world turns upside downWith that look in your eyeAs you're lying with meAnd I'm lying to you

I could run and hideBut it would not change what's been broken insideI would end up doing it all againwith someone newSo now you're lying with meAnd I'm lying to you

The world turns upside downNow I'm up in the skyI really don't know how to feelYou should go your own waySo I can give in to this highI think it's time to say Goodbye

Morning presses onSoon we'll feel the warmth of the sunIt's becoming very clearThat we won't make it throughWhen you're lying with meAnd I'm lying to you
The world turns upside downNow I'm up in the skyI really don't know how to feelYou should go your own waySo I can give in to this highI think it's time to say Goodbye





But I'm stuck in the dreamAnd I don't know what to doWhen you're lying with meAnd I'm lying to you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Michael Kratz's song "Lying" describe the turmoil and tangled emotions of a complicated and dishonest relationship. The singer expresses regret and disbelief at the actions they have taken and the betrayal of themselves and their partner. The world feels chaotic and disorienting, symbolized by the image of everything being torn and turned upside down, possibly reflecting the internal turmoil within the relationship.


The singer grapples with the desire to run away and escape from the brokenness they feel inside, but acknowledges that running away would only lead them to repeat the same mistakes with someone new. Despite this realization, they continue to engage in the cycle of deceit and falsehood with their partner, acknowledging the mutual dishonesty in their interactions. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the theme of lying and the lack of authenticity in the relationship.


As the song progresses, the singer begins to feel a sense of detachment and confusion about their emotions. They feel lost and uncertain about how to navigate the situation, and express a desire for their partner to go their own way so that they can surrender to the emotional turmoil they are experiencing. The repeated reference to being "up in the sky" could symbolize a heightened state of emotional intensity and confusion.


The lyrics conclude with a sense of resignation and acceptance that the relationship is not sustainable. The singer acknowledges that the truth of their dishonesty has become undeniable and that they are unable to continue pretending. Despite feeling trapped in a dreamlike state and unsure of how to move forward, there is a realization that it is time to say goodbye and confront the reality of their actions. The lyrics evoke a complex emotional landscape of regret, confusion, and the painful recognition of the need to let go and move on from a destructive relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Everything is torn
Feeling shattered and broken


I can't believe the things I have done
Regretting past actions and choices


The world turns upside down
Feeling disoriented and confused


With that look in your eye
Seeing through deception


As you're lying with me
Engaging in dishonesty together


And I'm lying to you
Being untruthful in return


I could run and hide
Feeling the urge to escape


But it would not change what's been broken inside
Knowing that avoidance won't fix inner turmoil


I would end up doing it all again with someone new
Repeating destructive patterns in future relationships


So now you're lying with me
Continuing the cycle of dishonesty


And I'm lying to you
Deceiving despite knowing the consequences


Now I'm up in the sky
Feeling disconnected and unsure


I really don't know how to feel
Confused about emotions and next steps


You should go your own way
Encouraging independence and self-discovery


So I can give in to this high
Indulging in short-lived pleasure


I think it's time to say Goodbye
Recognizing the need to end the relationship


Morning presses on
Time passing and changes approaching


Soon we'll feel the warmth of the sun
Hope for a new beginning and positivity


It's becoming very clear
Realizing the truth of the situation


That we won't make it through
Accepting the inevitable end of the relationship


But I'm stuck in the dream
Unable to break free from false hope


And I don't know what to do
Feeling lost and unsure about the future




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Michael Kratz, Kasper Viinberg

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Comments from YouTube:

2 Much Guitar

This is pretty good. I like your voice a lot. I think of Oliver Hartmann as I listen to this. He also has a distinct voice.

Jann Guldhammer

A little too long before the chorus is revealed. But it is worth waiting for. Great chorus with depth and soul - love this song and especially the lyric.

Denis Gilman

Very nice !!!!!

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