Lies
Peter Bjorn John Lyrics

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You were such a fan of me, now I've made our history
Look like a burnt-out fag, yes I stabbed you in the back
And I always did believe that you and me would always be
But now I've ruined all
'Cause I can't tell lies
No, I can't tell lies to you

My body's taking over me, what's now gonna set me free?

My eyes are dim, I can barely see
My legs are lind and my knees are weak
And that pair of loving arms that can contain me all around
You just don't possess
And I can't tell lies, no I can't tell lies
So I can't tell lies to you

Now I'm lying under the snow, someone puts a glove in my mouth
I'm choking, close to throwing up, what's now gonna pick me up?
Listen
Gutterguy complaining, when it's you who's really drowning
My only true love that I ever did have, I sent you down to hell

'Cause I can't tell lies, no I can't tell lies
So I can't tell lies to you

Overall Meaning

The song "Lies" by Peter Bjorn and John is a melancholy song about a failed relationship where one person broke the other's trust by lying to them. The opening verse sets the tone for the song, as the singer admits to having betrayed and hurt the other person, despite having believed that their relationship would last forever. The singer's guilt and shame are palpable throughout the song, as he struggles with his own weaknesses and failings. The second verse describes the physical toll that the singer's actions have taken on him, with his body becoming weak and his senses dulled. The song comes to a haunting end, with the singer metaphorically buried in the snow, choking on a glove, and feeling alone and hopeless.

Line by Line Meaning

You were such a fan of me, now I've made our history Look like a burnt-out fag, yes I stabbed you in the back And I always did believe that you and me would always be But now I've ruined all
I used to have your admiration, but now I screwed up everything we had. I betrayed you and destroyed our past, even though I always thought we'd be together.

'Cause I can't tell lies No, I can't tell lies to you
I can't bring myself to deceive you, so I have to tell you the truth

My body's taking over me, what's now gonna set me free? My eyes are dim, I can barely see My legs are lind and my knees are weak And that pair of loving arms that can contain me all around You just don't possess And I can't tell lies, no I can't tell lies So I can't tell lies to you
My physical condition is deteriorating, and I'm searching for a way out. However, nobody takes care of me as well as you did, and I can't pretend otherwise to you.

Now I'm lying under the snow, someone puts a glove in my mouth I'm choking, close to throwing up, what's now gonna pick me up?
I'm going through a tough time and feeling suffocated by it. I don't know how to get out of this situation.

Listen Gutterguy complaining, when it's you who's really drowning My only true love that I ever did have, I sent you down to hell 'Cause I can't tell lies, no I can't tell lies So I can't tell lies to you
I'm telling myself to face reality - I'm the one in trouble, not others. I realize that you were the only person who truly loved me, but I hurt you anyways. I couldn't put on a facade with you.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN

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