Living A Lie
Mike & The Censations Lyrics
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From what she thought was just a dream
Looked around and saw it all was real
Packed her bags and ran away
Nothing here to make her stay
Free again she set out on her own
She never knew her life could be
If only she had realized
That there were so much more than
Living a lie, living a lie
Cause you're missing out
When you are living a lie
Flowers in the summer rain
How good it feels to smile again
Love is real when you are not afraid
Sally looked into his eyes
And saw a glimpse of paradise
Could it be what love is meant to be
She's not afraid not anymore
To seek what she desire
She dare to live the life she dreams
She wants to feel alive. not
Suddenly you see it clear
It ain't that far but oh so near
You taste the air and feel the sun
And now you know it won't be long.
Before
Sally woke up from what she thought was just a dream and realized that everything around her was real. She quickly packed her bags and ran away as there was nothing holding her back anymore. She was finally free again and set out on her own, exploring the vast possibilities of life that were once out of reach.
The lyrics of the chorus talk about how Sally had been living a lie all along and how she had missed out on so much in life because of that. She had always dreamed of a life beyond the constraints of her existence, but had never realized that she could make that dream a reality. Sally starts to realize that life has so much more to offer than just existing and surviving, there’s a way to truly live it as well.
After living a life of deception, Sally was finally able to find beauty in the little things again. She experienced flowers in the summer rain and allowed herself to smile again. She came to understand that love is real and that it’s not something to be afraid of. Sally looked into the eyes of the person she loved and realized that she had found a glimpse of paradise. She had finally found what love is meant to be and was not afraid anymore.
Line by Line Meaning
Sally woke up suddenly
Sally had a sudden realization
From what she thought was just a dream
She thought it was just a passing thought
Looked around and saw it all was real
She saw that what she imagined was just what she needed in her life
Packed her bags and ran away
Sally left everything she knew without fear
Nothing here to make her stay
She realized that her old life was not fulfilling
Free again she set out on her own
She gained her independence and set out to pursue her dreams
She never knew her life could be
She didn't realize the potential her life had
All the things she dreamed of
All her dreams could come true
If only she had realized
If only she had realized earlier
That there were so much more than
That there was something beyond what she knew
Living a lie, living a lie
Living a life that is unfulfilling and untrue to oneself
Cause you're missing out
You miss opportunities by living a lie
When you are living a lie
If you continue to live a lie
Flowers in the summer rain
The beauty of nature
How good it feels to smile again
The joy that comes from being happy with oneself
Love is real when you are not afraid
You can only truly experience love when you are open and unafraid
Sally looked into his eyes
She found someone who understood her
And saw a glimpse of paradise
Sally saw a perfect opportunity for herself and her life
Could it be what love is meant to be
Sally found a deeper meaning of love
She's not afraid not anymore
Sally is no longer afraid to take chances
To seek what she desire
Sally is now pursuing what she wants in life
She dare to live the life she dreams
She is determined to live the life she's always wanted
She wants to feel alive. not
She wants to experience all life has to offer, not just merely exist
Suddenly you see it clear
A realization has come upon you
It ain't that far but oh so near
What you want is within your reach
You taste the air and feel the sun
You can experience the beauty of life
And now you know it won't be long.
Success and happiness are just around the corner
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MIKE TRAMP
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@swetyfootage8284
That intro is so good, makes for a good sample...
@elgiron5600
Pretty good loop 👌
@rickyavila673
Remind me when I was in high School back in 1988-92 listening with my supposed to be wife REBECCA GONZALEZ IN EL CENTRO CA CENTRO CA
@antsrkillo
love this jam!!! mike & the sensations go hard!!!
@Cardozaleah
Smooth ass jam
@samarvem
a blast from the pass,good bass line.
@901kid
man this is nice dogg
@TheStressD
who ever disliked this needs a slap round their head. this is that making baby music
@Cardozaleah
@Antmarez14 Hey