liar
Rollins Band Lyrics
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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
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
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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@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
@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👍