A five piece from Des Moines, they play poppy folk with great harmonies from vocalists Scott Yoshimura and Dana Halferty (who writes all the songs), catchy melodies and a warm yet jaunty acoustic sound.
Liars
Parlours Lyrics
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I wonder when your gonna bring me home.
I have a list of reasons not to go,
Maybe I should redefine whats growing
Oh father, I missing all my dearest firend
I wonder when were going to meet again.
Maybe not in the places that we've been,
Oh father, The secrets lie in our beds
And my heart it aches from the things I've read.
All the thoughts left something here in stead,
Add my name to the list of misled.
Are we all just liars talking through our teeth?
Are we all just people in love with our deceit?
With our tongues we're faithfully conferring the ground
With our hearts, we're damning ourselves to the ground
Damning our selves to the ground.
Are we all just liars talking through our teeth?
Are we all just people in love with our deceit?
With our tongues we're faithfully conferring the ground
With our hearts, we're damning ourselves to the ground
We are liars.
We are liars.
We are liars.
We are liars.
The opening lines of the song "Liars" by Parlours speaks to the angst and disillusionment of the song's narrator. The tone of the song is questioning and introspective, as the singer voices their concerns about belonging, honesty, and the nature of truth itself. The lyrics of the opening verse paint a picture of a protagonist who feels alone and misunderstood, and who is struggling to come to terms with the realities of their life. The reference to the "list of reasons" not to go suggest that the singer is considering a major shift or change in their life, but they are unsure if this is the right decision.
The second verse continues this theme of uncertainty and confusion, with the singer expressing a desire to connect with their friends but noting that perhaps they will reunite in new places, away from the familiar places of their past. The haunting lines in the refrain "Are we all just liars talking through our teeth?" speaks to the idea of authenticity and the question of who we truly are beneath the surface. The idea of talking "through our teeth" implies that there is a mismatch between what we say and what we truly feel inside, and this causes an internal struggle, perhaps even a sense of self-betrayal.
The final verse of the song brings together the themes of the previous verses, with the reference to secrets in beds, the heartache that comes with losing trust, and the fear of being misled. The repetition of the phrase "we are liars" at the end of the song speaks to the inevitability of this self-delusion - we are all flawed, we all make mistakes, and we are all capable of deceit. The song speaks to the complexity of the human experience, and the struggle to navigate the murky waters of truth and deception.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh father, my heart is just a beating hole
The singer's heart is empty and longing for connection with their father.
I wonder when your gonna bring me home.
The singer longs for a sense of belonging and security that they associate with being 'home'.
I have a list of reasons not to go,
The singer is hesitant to leave their current state of discomfort and is holding onto reasons to stay.
Maybe I should redefine whats growing
The artist is contemplating redefining their situation in order to find fulfillment.
Oh father, I missing all my dearest friends
The artist is experiencing loneliness and longing for connection with friends.
I wonder when were going to meet again.
The singer is unsure of when they will be able to connect with their friends again.
Maybe not in the places that we've been,
The singer acknowledges that their previous experiences with their friends may not be repeated.
All the same, I'd like to know when.
Despite their uncertainty, the artist desires to have some sense of a timeline for connection.
Oh father, The secrets lie in our beds
The artist refers to their private thoughts and emotions, which they keep to themselves.
And my heart it aches from the things I've read.
The artist's emotions are taking a toll on them and causing them pain.
All the thoughts left something here in stead,
The singer's thoughts and emotions have left a mark on them that they cannot ignore.
Add my name to the list of misled.
The artist identifies with those who have been deceived and misled in life.
Are we all just liars talking through our teeth?
The singer questions the honesty of people's words and actions.
Are we all just people in love with our deceit?
The singer suggests that people may have a tendency to deceive themselves and enjoy it.
With our tongues we're faithfully conferring the ground
People use words to disclose and share their beliefs.
With our hearts, we're damning ourselves to the ground
People's emotions often take control, leading them to harmful and destructive patterns.
We are liars.
The artist reinforces the idea that everyone is a liar in some way or another.
We are liars.
The singer repeats the phrase to emphasize their point.
We are liars.
The singer repeats the phrase to emphasize their point.
We are liars.
The artist repeats the phrase to emphasize their point.
Writer(s): Dana Meinch
Contributed by Dylan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.