Liar
Rollins Band Lyrics


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You think you're gonna live your life alone
In darkness
And seclusion
Yeah I know
You've been out there
Tried to mix with those animals
And it just left you full of humiliated confusion
So you stagger back home
And wait for nothing
But the solitary refinement of your room spits you back out onto the street
And now you're desperate
And in need of human contact
And then
You meet me
And you whole world changes
Because everything I say is everything you've ever wanted to hear
So you drop all your defenses and you drop all your fears
And you trust me completely
I'm perfect
In every way
Cause I make you feel so strong and so powerful inside
You feel so lucky
But your ego obscures reality
And you never bother to wonder why
Things are going so well
You want to know why?

'Cause I'm a liar
Yeah I'm a liar
I'll tear your mind out
I'll burn your soul
I'll turn you into me
I'll turn you into me
'Cause I'm a liar, a liar
A liar, a liar

I'll hide behind a smile
And understanding eyes
And I'll tell you things that you already know
So you can say
I really identify with you, so much
And all the time that you're needing me
Is just the time that I'm bleeding you
Don't you get it yet?
I'll come to you like an affliction
And I'll leave you like an addiction
You'll never forget me
You want to know why?
'Cause I'm a liar
Yeah I'm a liar
I'll rip your mind out
I'll burn your soul
I'll turn you into me
I'll turn you into me

'Cause I'm a liar, a liar
Liar, liar, liar, liar

I don't know why I feel the need to lie
And cause you so much pain
Maybe it's something inside
Maybe it's something I can't explain
'Cause all I do
Is mess you up and lie to you

I'm a liar
Oh, I am a liar

If you'll give me one more chance
I swear that I will never lie to you again
Because now I see the destructive power of a lie
They're stronger than truth
I can't believe I ever hurt you
I swear
I will never to you lie again, please
Just give me one more chance
I will never lie to you again
I swear
That I will never tell a lie
I will never tell a lie
No, no
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Sucker
Sucker!
Oh, sucker
I am a liar
Yeah, I am a liar
Yeah I like it
I feel good
Oh I am a liar
Yeah
I lie
I lie
I lie
Oh, I lie
Oh I lie
I lie
Yeah
Oh I'm a liar
I lie
Yeah
I like it
I feel good
I'll lie again
And again
I'll lie again and again




And I'll keep lying
I promise

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rollins Band's song Liar explore the concept of manipulation, control, and abusive behavior. The verses paint a picture of a person who has been hurt by others and retreated into themselves, only to be lured out by the singer who promises to make them feel better, but is actually manipulating them for their own gain. The chorus reveals the singer to be a liar, who will do anything to maintain power and control, even if it means tearing apart the person they claim to care for. The bridge expresses the singer's reflection on their own behavior and their desire to change, but ultimately ends with a laugh of self-satisfaction, suggesting that they will continue to manipulate and lie.


The lyrics of Liar are a biting commentary on the psychological manipulation and abuse that can occur in relationships. The verses highlight the pain of rejection and the desire for human connection, while the chorus reveals the darker side of that desire - the lengths to which some people will go to maintain power and control over others. The bridge adds an interesting layer, questioning the motives behind the lying and manipulation, but ultimately suggests that the singer will continue to act in the same way.


Line by Line Meaning

You think you're gonna live your life alone
You believe that you will spend the rest of your life alone


In darkness
You feel that you are in a dark place


And seclusion
You feel very isolated from others


Yeah I know
I understand how you feel


You've been out there
You have tried to be part of the world


Tried to mix with those animals
You tried to mix with society


And it just left you full of humiliated confusion
The experience has left you feeling confused and humiliated


So you stagger back home
You go back home feeling defeated


And wait for nothing
You wait for something to change


But the solitary refinement of your room spits you back out onto the street
You feel trapped and alone in your room


And now you're desperate
You are feeling incredibly desperate


And in need of human contact
You crave human interaction


And then
Suddenly


You meet me
You meet someone


And you whole world changes
Your entire world changes


Because everything I say is everything you've ever wanted to hear
This person says everything you want to hear


So you drop all your defenses and you drop all your fears
You become open and trusting


And you trust me completely
You put your complete trust in this person


I'm perfect
This person makes themselves out to be perfect


In every way
This person is perfect in every way


Cause I make you feel so strong and so powerful inside
This person makes you feel strong and important


You feel so lucky
You feel incredibly lucky to have met this person


But your ego obscures reality
Your ego gets in the way of seeing what is really happening


And you never bother to wonder why
You never question what is happening


Things are going so well
Everything seems to be going perfectly


You want to know why?
This person wants to explain themselves


'Cause I'm a liar
This person is a liar


Yeah I'm a liar
This person admits to being a liar


I'll tear your mind out
This person will mess with your head


I'll burn your soul
This person will hurt you deeply


I'll turn you into me
This person will try to change you


'Cause I'm a liar, a liar
This person repeats that they are a liar


I'll hide behind a smile
This person will pretend to be happy


And understanding eyes
This person will pretend to be understanding


And I'll tell you things that you already know
This person will act as if they are telling you something new but it is already known


So you can say
This person wants to be flattered by you


I really identify with you, so much
This person wants you to identify with them


And all the time that you're needing me
This person wants you to need them


Is just the time that I'm bleeding you
This person is taking advantage of you


Don't you get it yet?
This person wants you to understand this


I'll come to you like an affliction
This person will come to you like a disease


And I'll leave you like an addiction
This person will leave you wanting more


You'll never forget me
This person will stay in your memory forever


I'll rip your mind out
This person will mess with your head and emotions


Liar, liar, liar, liar
This person repeats that they are a liar


I don't know why I feel the need to lie
This person admits to not understanding why they lie


And cause you so much pain
This person knows they have hurt you


Maybe it's something inside
This person thinks there may be something mentally wrong with them


Maybe it's something I can't explain
This person does not know the reason


'Cause all I do
This person admits to being untrustworthy


Is mess you up and lie to you
This person admits to lying and causing emotional distress


I'm a liar
This person repeats that they are a liar


Oh, I am a liar
This person admits to being a liar


If you'll give me one more chance
This person is asking for forgiveness


I swear that I will never lie to you again
This person is making a promise to never lie again


Because now I see the destructive power of a lie
This person realizes the damage that lying can cause


They're stronger than truth
Lies can be more damaging than the truth


I can't believe I ever hurt you
This person feels guilty for having hurt you


I swear
This person is making a promise


I will never to you lie again, please
This person begs for forgiveness and promises to not lie again


Just give me one more chance
This person pleads with you for another chance


I will never lie to you again
This person promises to never lie again


That I will never tell a lie
This person repeats their promise to never lie again


No, no
This person is very serious about their promise


Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
This person laughs in a mocking way


Sucker
This person is making fun of you


Sucker!
This person is mocking you even more


Oh, sucker
This person is laughing at your gullibility


I am a liar
This person repeats that they are a liar


Yeah, I am a liar
This person admits to being a liar


Yeah I like it
This person enjoys lying


I feel good
This person feels good about themselves


Oh I am a liar
This person repeats that they are a liar


Yeah
This person is saying 'yes' with enthusiasm


I lie
This person admits to lying


Oh, I lie
This person repeats that they lie


Oh I lie
This person repeats that they lie


Oh I'm a liar
This person repeats that they are a liar


I like it
This person enjoys lying


I'll lie again
This person will lie again in the future


And again
This person will repeatedly lie


I'll lie again and again
This person will keep lying


And I'll keep lying
This person is saying that they will continue to lie


I promise
This person makes a promise to keep lying




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dolores Mary O'Rordan, Noel Hogan

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Comments from YouTube:

@jeremyletourneau9647

This is the best song about narcissistic manipulation ever written. Henry Rollins hit the nail on the head when describing narcissistic abuse, the gaslighting, the projecting, and stonewalling.

@codeeater0

Right! It’s genius.
Love this song since I was 15, but now that I’m pushing forty i’m old enough to grasp it. I’ve had plenty of experience dealing with these characters

@kellikakes81

​@@codeeater0I was about to type the same thing! (But I was 13 and now I'm 42). Life can sure make you hear a song differently

@matthewbush3083

dont use the term gaslight, it is pop culture term these days. It is a Noir 1944 movie and all of a sudden people are acting like it is some new term.

@kennybealjrfilms5193

That's deep

@mgmanmike

He wrote the song about himself

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@ryman9336

When art was actually art

@FeCr3

I known this from Beavis and Butthead in the golden 90s. Always great.

@felicciasc

Liar!!! Liar!! Uh-huh huh

@chriscox3709

I will never lie again, I promise. A brilliant lyric. Great tune👍

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