White Lies
Nutini Paolo Lyrics
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And it rests with your eyes
Please don't fade and please don't cry, coz it's all white lies
Take a chance and watch it fall, grab too much and lose it all
Now I've lost my disguise, it was all white lies
[Chorus]
Stay here, lie with me, oh lo-fi, lonely sighs
Would it help if I tried, or has it sailed and passed me by
First love grows and then it dies, and it's all white lies
[Chorus]
Now you move with the tide, and I've heard you've found peace of mind
And now I know that life's design moves around white lies, white lies
White lies, white lies
The song "White Lies" by Paolo Nutini delves deep into the theme of love and relationships. Nutini talks about how in a relationship, people often tend to keep certain things hidden and pretend to be someone they're not. As the lyrics say, "Now I've lost my disguise, it was all white lies," Nutini suggests that he has finally come out of his shell and is willing to be true to himself and his partner. However, he acknowledges that it might be too late as he says, "Would it help if I tried, or has it sailed and passed me by? First love grows and then it dies, and it's all white lies."
The chorus of the song emphasizes the intimacy between two people who are lost in their love while acknowledging the fact that sometimes it can be lonely. "Stay here, lie with me, oh lo-fi, lonely sighs, I will roam lost but never alone, hide with me, hide," sings Nutini, suggesting that no matter how lonely they may feel at times, they can always find solace in each other's arms.
Overall, the song is a beautiful masterpiece that any person who has ever been in love can relate to. The lyrics are deep and meaningful, the guitar work is impeccable, and Paolo's voice is smooth and soulful, making for a perfect love song.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a heart on the line
My emotions are at stake
And it rests with your eyes
You have the power to hurt or heal me
Please don't fade and please don't cry, coz it's all white lies
I don't want you to feel guilty or sad, because I know the promises we made were not true
Take a chance and watch it fall, grab too much and lose it all
We risked everything for a love that was not real, and now we lost everything we had before
Now I've lost my disguise, it was all white lies
I can't pretend anymore, our love wasn't real from the beginning
[Chorus] Stay here, lie with me, oh lo-fi, lonely sighs I will roam lost but never alone, hide with me, hide
Even though our love was a lie, let's stay together and be each other's comfort, even if it's only temporary
Would it help if I tried, or has it sailed and passed me by First love grows and then it dies, and it's all white lies
I wonder if things could have been different if we tried harder, but I know that first love doesn't always last and ours wasn't real anyway
[Chorus] Now you move with the tide, and I've heard you've found peace of mind And now I know that life's design moves around white lies, white lies White lies, white lies
You have moved on and are happy while I'm still recovering from our fake love. Life seems to revolve around these fake promises and it hurts
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN FORTIS, PAOLO NUTINI
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