Lie to Me
Rob Thomas Lyrics

I'm walking back from you
I am retreating from you and your words as they leave me feeling unsettled.

In a state 'cause all your words
I am in a distressed state because of all the words you have said to me.

Are soft and can be torn
Your words are gentle and fragile, and they can easily be broken apart.

Sooner or later
Eventually, something will happen.

Those candy-coated girls
Those superficially attractive and easily manipulable women.

Who fall down at your feet
Who submit themselves to you and your desires.

They don't mean much to me
Their actions are of little importance or significance to me.

'Cause you feel like the real thing
You seem genuine and authentic to me.

Just tell me anything
Say whatever you'd like, even if it's not true.

Girl you can lie to me
You have permission to deceive me.

I want to hear you sing
I desire to hear your voice, whether it be in song or anguish.

Or scream and cry to me
Let out your frustrations and emotions to me, even if it's not pleasant to experience.

I'll give you everything
I am willing to give you my all.

Go on and try for me
Do your best for me and give it your all.

When we were only young
Back when we were inexperienced and naïve.

We tried so hard not to fall
We attempted to avoid being emotionally vulnerable and exposed.

There was no way we could know
We were not capable of realizing what the future held for us.

Falling was easy
Becoming attached and opening ourselves up to potential heartbreak came naturally.

And now we understand
We have a greater comprehension of how the world functions.

The way the world goes
The patterns and rhythms of life.

Sometimes you take what you get
Occasionally, you must accept what comes your way.

Sometimes you get what you know
Other times, you receive what you already established or expected.

Just put your guard down
Let go of your emotional barriers and defenses.

I know that nothing can stay
I understand that things are constantly changing and fleeting.

But you feel like the best thing
Despite everything being temporary, you still seem like the most valuable thing to me.

So drag me down
Pull me down with you.

I can't say no
I am unable to resist or decline.

I'm far too gone
I am too consumed and entranced by you.

So don't let go
Do not release me from your grasp.

I'm hanging on
I am holding onto you tightly.

You feel my weight
You can sense the burden and gravity of my emotions.

Just tell me anything
Speak to me openly and honestly, or falsely.

Girl you can lie to me
You have permission to deceive me.

Just tell me anything
Talk to me, regardless of its accuracy.

Girl you can lie to me
You can deceive me, for better or worse.

Just tell me anything
Speak to me, regardless of the truth.

Girl you can lie to me
You are allowed to be dishonest with me.