“I’m ready to rattle the cage and make some noise”

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And that's a fact! Mikeyla is a 21 year-old whirlwind that pretty much stuns anyone who listens to her. With her unique and mature voice – that can go from soft pop to solid rock in less than a heartbeat – it is clear that this young woman is going places! It has always been said that Mikeyla could sing before she could walk, and now she is proving it. Still in high school, she can’t wait to step into the ring and stake her claim. Mikeyla’s music can be described as modern rock with quirky lyrics and strong melodies. Her style is very apparent in songs like “Young and Stupid” – with it’s catchy hook and ironic lyrics – or “Happy Worst Day” which delivers both sugar and spice, incorporating melodic vocal arrangements with heavy guitar riffs. Like icing on the cake, Mikeyla also is supported by an amazing band that collectively can rock out any size crowd!!!

The lie
Mikeyla Lyrics

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Everybody's doing it
Everybody's going out tonight
All your friends are feeling it
Whatever it is that makes you feel all right
Everybody knows that anything goes
And everything you want is just across the line
Step into the flow, go all the way tonight

Chorus:
Don't believe the lie
Don't buy in to what they sell you
It'll only make you cry
I've been there and I'm here to tell you
What you got inside your soul
Deep down you know
The truth won't hide
Don't believe the lie
Don't believe the lie

Oh here comes the morning sun
It's shining down over what you've done
And all you feel is empty
And you don't know why it felt like so much fun
Here comes that voice again, it's acting like your friend
With a whisper in your ear
"You fell too far this time"

Chorus:
Don't believe the lie
Don't buy in to what they sell you
It'll only make you cry
I've been there and I'm here to tell you
What you got inside your soul
Deep down you know
The truth won't hide
Don't believe the lie
No don't believe the lie

Bridge:
Like a thief it will come to steal and kill and destroy
Oh, but you don't have to let it take your joy anymore

Oh now, you were made for so much more than this
You were made for so much more than this
I promise this
I promise this
You were made for so much more
So don't give in
No don't give in
When you stand your ground you won't stand alone

Chorus:
Don't believe the lie
Don't buy in to what they sell you
It'll only make you cry
I've been there and I'm here to tell you
What you got inside your soul
Deep down you know
The truth won't hide
So don't believe the lie
Oh no no no no no no
Don't believe the lie

You were made for so much more than this
You were made for so much more than this
I promise this

I promise this
You were made for so much more

Overall Meaning

The song "The Lie" by Mikeyla talks about the societal pressure to conform to the norm, to fit in and do what everyone else is doing, even if it may not align with one's values and beliefs. The song starts with the indication that everyone is going out tonight, and all friends are doing "it" which makes them feel all right. This could be referring to partying, drinking, or anything that may be considered fun and exciting. The chorus advises the listener not to believe the lie that society sells them, as it will only make them cry. The singer has been there, and she wants to tell the listener that what they have inside their soul is the truth, and it won't hide.

As the song progresses, the morning comes, and the singer warns the listener that they will only feel empty and not know why it felt like so much fun. The voice then comes back and whispers that the listener fell too far this time, indicating that they have crossed the line and have gone too far. The bridge talks about how the lie will come like a thief and steal and kill and destroy, but the listener does not have to let it take their joy anymore as they were made for so much more than this. The singer promises that the listener was made for much more than this and encourages them not to give in because when they stand their ground, they won't stand alone.

Overall, the song talks about the pressure to conform and do what society expects, even if it's against one's values and beliefs. The singer encourages the listener to stand their ground, follow their soul, and not believe the lie sold by society.

Line by Line Meaning

Everybody's doing it
Everyone else is engaging in this behavior

Everybody's going out tonight
Everybody is leaving home to have fun tonight

All your friends are feeling it
People in your social group are enjoying this activity

Whatever it is that makes you feel all right
The activity that gives you a momentary sense of happiness

Everybody knows that anything goes
People are aware of the lack of limitations

And everything you want is just across the line
Your desires are just beyond boundaries

Step into the flow, go all the way tonight
Join the fun tonight and fully indulge

Don't believe the lie
Do not accept false beliefs

Don't buy in to what they sell you
Do not fall for their false promises

It'll only make you cry
It will lead to tears and pain

I've been there and I'm here to tell you
The singer has experienced the negative effects and wants to warn others

What you got inside your soul
Your innermost qualities and values

Deep down you know
You are aware at a subconscious level

The truth won't hide
The reality cannot be concealed

Oh here comes the morning sun
The sun is rising

It's shining down over what you've done
Illuminating your actions from the previous night

And all you feel is empty
You feel hollow and unfulfilled

And you don't know why it felt like so much fun
You do not understand why the previous night seemed enjoyable

Here comes that voice again, it's acting like your friend
The force of temptation is returning

With a whisper in your ear
A subtle, seductive suggestion

"You fell too far this time"
You crossed the line into excess

Like a thief it will come to steal and kill and destroy
The temptation will come to harm you

Oh, but you don't have to let it take your joy anymore
You have the power to reject temptation and choose happiness

Oh now, you were made for so much more than this
You have greater potential beyond temporary pleasures

I promise this
The singer guarantees this truth

So don't give in
Do not succumb to negative influences

When you stand your ground you won't stand alone
You will find support from those who share your values

Oh no no no no no no
Strong emphasis on the warning

Writer(s): Jason Houser, Matthew West Copyright: Westies Music Publishing, Word Music LLC, WB Music Corp.

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