No More Lies
Poison Girls/Vi Subversa Lyrics
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No more lies - no more featherbed lies
No more lies
No more hammerhead, featherbed lies
No more lies
No more turnscrew, turns of the screw
No more lockout, lockjaw, lockdoor lies
No more silent, slapface, silent lies
No more lies
No more livebait, fatworm, sweet talk
No more crawlhole, hideyhole, easy hypocrisy
No more maimed and twisted, mismatched fantasy
No more cutn'dried lies
No more clatter of lies
No more chattering, blockbrain, blockdrain lies
No more lies
No more dayglo, coldwar, chainsaw lies
No more hot air, radioactive, half lies
No more wall-to-wall, alibi, carpeted stories
No more lies - no more silverlined promises
No more gold leaf, wafer thin lies
No more spiderweb, ninelife, two-time tricks
No more rabbits paw, good luck, one-for-the-road lies
No more just-for-my-own-good idiot secrets
No more lies
No more uptight, downtown, good old whitewash
No more clampdown, clench teeth, rat's-nest, pipe dreams
No more tight-arsed, priest-hole, dumbwaiter lies
Pinchpenny, miser-mean, sting-stingy half truths
Swallow down, tightthroat, tightrope lies
No more knock-kneed, yellowbellied lies
Prettypaint, lipsticker, gumdown, thicktongue, paralyzed lies
No more trickles of truth
No more tongue-twister, brain-blister, cut-throat lies
No more lies
No more blindfold, mouthgagging lies
No more lies
No more button down, butter up lies
No more pinprick, kiss-me-quick lies
No more bedside manner, bedtime lies
Give me a shocking din
And a babbling babble of fools
No more lies
No more bare faced lies
Naked my eyes, plain to see
Naked my lips, like we used to be
The lyrics of "No More Lies" by Poison Girls/Vi Subversa convey a strong rejection of falsehoods and deception in various forms. The repetition of the phrase "no more lies" serves as a powerful anthem calling for truth and transparency.
The first verse highlights the different types of lies that are being rejected. "Hammerhead lies" and "featherbed lies" symbolize lies of aggression and comfort, respectively. The singer emphasizes that these types of lies are no longer tolerable. Furthermore, phrases like "turnscrew, turns of the screw" and "lockout, lockjaw, lockdoor lies" depict lies that manipulate and imprison, revealing a desire for liberation from such deceit.
The second verse continues to expose different forms of lies. "Dayglo, coldwar, chainsaw lies" suggest lies that are bright, destructive, and rooted in conflict. The references to "wall-to-wall, alibi, carpeted stories" further symbolize lies that cover up the truth and create a false reality. The rejection of "silverlined promises" and "gold leaf, wafer thin lies" implies a refusal to be deceived by false hope and superficial falsehoods.
The third verse intensifies the rejection of lies, emphasizing the singer's aversion to manipulation and hidden truths. It denounces lies that aim to control or confine, described as "uptight, downtown, good old whitewash" and "clampdown, clench teeth, rat's-nest, pipe dreams." The lyrics also criticize miserliness and stinginess in sharing the truth, using phrases like "pinchpenny, miser-mean, sting-stingy half truths."
The final lines express the desire for honesty and openness, comparing it to a time when both the eyes and lips were "naked" and free from hiding. The lyrics call for a return to a state of transparency and vulnerability in communication, reflecting a longing for genuine connection and shared truth.
Overall, "No More Lies" is a powerful protest against deceit and manipulation, advocating for a world in which honesty prevails and hidden agendas are rejected. The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace authenticity and reject the falsehoods that permeate society.
Line by Line Meaning
No more lies - no more hammerhead lies
No more deceit - specifically the blatant, forceful lies
No more lies - no more featherbed lies
No more deception - particularly the comfortable, reassuring lies
No more lies
No more falsehoods
No more hammerhead, featherbed lies
No more both forceful and comforting lies
No more turnscrew, turns of the screw
No more manipulation, twists and turns of deceit
No more lockout, lockjaw, lockdoor lies
No more exclusion, silence, or restriction through deceit
No more silent, slapface, silent lies
No more quiet lies, lies that cause offense but are never acknowledged
No more lies - no more deadleg, fireiron fibs
No more falsehoods - no more paralyzed or fiery lies
No more lies
No more untruths
No more livebait, fatworm, sweet talk
No more alluring deception, flattery, or charming words
No more crawlhole, hideyhole, easy hypocrisy
No more hiding places for deceit, no more simple, blatant hypocrisy
No more maimed and twisted, mismatched fantasy
No more distorted and misguided illusions, fantasies that don't fit reality
No more cutn'dried lies
No more clear-cut, straightforward lies
No more clatter of lies
No more noisy, chaotic lies
No more chattering, blockbrain, blockdrain lies
No more incessant, nonsensical lies that block rational thinking
No more lies - no more deadleg, fireiron fibs
No more falsehoods - no more paralyzed or fiery lies
No more lies
No more untruths
No more dayglo, coldwar, chainsaw lies
No more glaring, intense lies, lies associated with conflict
No more hot air, radioactive, half lies
No more empty, exaggerated lies, lies that have harmful effects
No more wall-to-wall, alibi, carpeted stories
No more continuous, well-supported lies, lies that cover up the truth
No more lies - no more silverlined promises
No more deceitful promises with a glamorous facade
No more gold leaf, wafer thin lies
No more fragile, delicate lies with a superficial appearance
No more spiderweb, ninelife, two-time tricks
No more intricate, resilient lies, lies that are repeated and deceptive
No more rabbits paw, good luck, one-for-the-road lies
No more superstitious, fortune-based lies, lies used as a parting gesture
No more just-for-my-own-good idiot secrets
No more selfish, self-serving secrets that only benefit the singer
No more lies
No more falsehoods
No more uptight, downtown, good old whitewash
No more repressed, urbanized, traditional deception or cover-up
No more clampdown, clench teeth, rat's-nest, pipe dreams
No more suppression, forced silence, tangled deception, unrealistic dreams
No more tight-arsed, priest-hole, dumbwaiter lies
No more rigid, secretive, hidden lies, lies resembling hidden compartments
Pinchpenny, miser-mean, sting-stingy half truths
Stingy, mean-spirited half-truths that are like a stingy, penny-pinching miser
Swallow down, tightthroat, tightrope lies
Lies that make one feel trapped, lies that need to be forced down, lies that require delicate balance
No more knock-kneed, yellowbellied lies
No more cowardly lies, lies from those who lack courage
Prettypaint, lipsticker, gumdown, thicktongue, paralyzed lies
Lies that are well-presented, superficially attractive, sticky, verbose, immobilizing
No more trickles of truth
No more small amounts of true information
No more tongue-twister, brain-blister, cut-throat lies
No more confusing, mentally exhausting, ruthless lies
No more lies
No more untruths
No more blindfold, mouthgagging lies
No more lies that blind and silence, lies that keep one in the dark
No more lies
No more falsehoods
No more button down, butter up lies
No more formal, insincere lies, lies that attempt to please or flatter
No more pinprick, kiss-me-quick lies
No more small, fleeting lies, lies that are superficial and short-lived
No more bedside manner, bedtime lies
No more lies that are like a false sense of comfort, lies told before sleep
Give me a shocking din
Give me a loud, jarring noise
And a babbling babble of fools
And the nonsensical chatter of foolish people
No more lies
No more falsehoods
No more bare faced lies
No more shameless, blatant lies
Naked my eyes, plain to see
My eyes are exposed, able to see the truth clearly
Naked my lips, like we used to be
My lips are stripped of lies, honest and vulnerable, just as we once were
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Poison Girls
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Rip Vi.
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Fantastic portrait of the emerging punk scene.
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