Lies
Nikki Lane Lyrics


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Funny how you think you know a man
But in time you will understand
Tell me it ain't true
What is real is not a waste ideal
And the hardest part
You lied from the start
Tell me it ain't true
Baby there's something I just gotta tell you

You've been talking 'bout things I don't wanna know
Makes me wonder how I ever fell in love with you
Tell me it ain't true

I should have seen
Seen it in your eyes
I should have known
You were hiding all those lies
Tell me it ain't true

Lies, lies, lies
You keep telling me
Lies, lies, lies
Lies, lies, lies, lies, lies
[x2]

So I threw all your things
All over her yard
All our photographs,
Broken records and guitars
Darling I'm afraid it dropped

Lies, lies, lies
You keep telling me
Lies, lies, lies
Lies, lies, lies, lies, lies
Lies, lies, lies
You keep telling me
Lies, lies, lies
Lies, lies, lies
You keep telling me
Lies, lies, lies
You keep telling me
Lies, lies, lies




You keep telling me
Lies

Overall Meaning

The song "Lies" by Nikki Lane is a breakup song that speaks about a betrayal of trust. The song is about realizing that someone you loved has been lying to you from the very beginning of your relationship. Nikki Lane sings about how she feels deceived and hurt by the lies and deceit that her partner has been feeding her, and she wants the truth to be spoken. She talks about how she should have seen the signs and recognized the lies in her partner's eyes, but she didn't. The chorus talks about the constant lies and how it hurts her.


In the bridge, Nikki Lane expresses her frustration and anger towards her partner's actions. She says that she threw all his belongings over her yard, including their photographs, broken records, and guitars. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus to highlight how much the lies have hurt her and her longing for the truth.


In summary, "Lies" is a powerful and relatable song that describes the pain that comes with being deceived by someone you once trusted and loved.


Line by Line Meaning

Funny how you think you know a man
It's ironic how you believe you know everything about someone.


But in time you will understand
But eventually, you'll come to comprehend what's true.


Tell me it ain't true
Convince me that what you're saying is false.


What is real is not a waste ideal
Truth is valuable, not something to be frivolous about.


And the hardest part
The most challenging thing about it is...


You lied from the start
You have been telling untruths since the beginning.


Baby there's something I just gotta tell you
Sweetheart, there is something crucial I must inform you about.


You've been talking 'bout things I don't wanna know
You've been discussing topics that I'd rather avoid.


Makes me wonder how I ever fell in love with you
This makes me question how I ever developed feelings for you.


Tell me it ain't true
Convince me that what you're saying is false.


I should have seen
I should have noticed.


Seen it in your eyes
I should have seen it reflected in your gaze.


I should have known
I should have anticipated it.


You were hiding all those lies
You were concealing all those falsehoods.


Tell me it ain't true
Convince me that what you're saying is false.


Lies, lies, lies
Falsehoods, falsehoods, falsehoods.


You keep telling me
You keep speaking untruthfully to me.


So I threw all your things
Consequently, I tossed all your belongings.


All over her yard
All around her property.


All our photographs,
All of our pictures,


Broken records and guitars
As well as damaged records and guitars.


Darling I'm afraid it dropped
Honey, I'm scared it fell apart.


Lies, lies, lies
Falsehoods, falsehoods, falsehoods.


You keep telling me
You keep speaking untruthfully to me.


Lies, lies, lies
Falsehoods, falsehoods, falsehoods.


Lies, lies, lies, lies, lies
Falsehoods, falsehoods, falsehoods, falsehoods, falsehoods.


Lies, lies, lies
Falsehoods, falsehoods, falsehoods.


You keep telling me
You keep speaking untruthfully to me.


Lies, lies, lies
Falsehoods, falsehoods, falsehoods.


Lies, lies, lies
Falsehoods, falsehoods, falsehoods.


You keep telling me
You keep speaking untruthfully to me.


Lies, lies, lies
Falsehoods, falsehoods, falsehoods.


You keep telling me
You keep speaking untruthfully to me.


Lies, lies, lies
Falsehoods, falsehoods, falsehoods.




Writer(s): Nicole Lane Frady Copyright: BMG Platinum Songs, BMG Platinum Songs Us, Cannily Freeload

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