Bad Liar
Selena Selena Gomez Lyrics
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Tryna distract myself
But then I see your face
Oh wait, that's someone else
Oh, tryna play it coy
Tryna make it disappear
But just like the battle of Troy
There's nothing subtle here
Bigger than it used to be
If you want you can rent that place
Call me an amenity
Even if it's in my dreams
Ooh, you're taking up a fraction of my mind
Ooh, every time I watch you serpentine
Oh I'm tryin', I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
Oh tryin', I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
Not to think about you
No, no, no, no
Not to think about you
No, no, no, no
Oh I'm tryin', I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
Oh tryin', I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
Not to give in to you
No, no, no, no
Not to give in to you
With my feelings on fire
Guess I'm a bad liar
I see how your attention builds
It's like looking in a mirror
Your touch like a happy pill
But still all we do is fear
What could possibly happen next?
Can we focus on the love?
Paint my kiss across your chest
If you're the art, I'll be the brush
Ooh, you're taking up a fraction of my mind
Ooh, every time I watch you serpentine
Oh I'm tryin', I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
Oh tryin', I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
Not to think about you
No, no, no, no
Not to think about you
No, no, no, no
Oh I'm tryin', I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
Oh tryin', I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
Not to give in to you
No, no, no, no
Not to give in to you
With my feelings on fire
Guess I'm a bad liar
And oh baby, let's make reality, actuality, a reality
Oh baby, let's make reality, actuality, a reality
Oh, oh, I'm tryin', I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
Oh tryin', I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
Not to think about you
No, no, no, no
Not to think about you
No, no, no, no
Oh I'm tryin', I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
Oh tryin', I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
Not to give in to you
No, no, no, no
Not to give in to you
With my feelings on fire
Guess I'm a bad liar
The song "Bad Liar" by Selena Gomez seems to explore themes of longing, deception, and inner conflict in a relationship. The lyrics paint a picture of the singer trying to distract themselves from their thoughts about someone they desire but also struggle to resist.
In the first verse, the singer describes walking down the street, attempting to divert their attention. However, when they see the person they desire, they admit that they are unsuccessful in hiding their attraction. The comparison to the battle of Troy implies that their desires are intense and impossible to ignore. The singer also mentions a spacious room where they invite the person, offering themselves as an amenity or a desirable feature. This suggests that they are willing to make themselves emotionally available, even if it is only in their dreams.
The chorus emphasizes the inner struggle of the singer. They admit that they are trying hard not to think about or give in to their feelings for this person. The repetition of "no, no, no, no" reinforces their determination to resist these emotions. However, the line "with my feelings on fire, guess I'm a bad liar" suggests that their suppressed emotions are overwhelming and difficult to conceal.
The second verse delves deeper into the dynamics of their relationship. The singer recognizes that the other person captivates their attention and compares it to looking in a mirror, perhaps indicating that they see themselves reflected in the other person. The touch of this person is described as a "happy pill," bringing temporary joy, but it also suggests that fear is present between them. The singer wonders what could happen next and expresses a desire to focus on love. The imagery of painting a kiss on their lover's chest suggests a level of intimacy, with the singer seeing themselves as the artist and their lover as the canvas.
In the final chorus, the singer expresses a hope for the relationship to become a reality rather than just a fantasy. They long for their desires to manifest and for their connection to be genuine and genuine.
Overall, "Bad Liar" appears to be about a situation where someone is trying to resist their intense feelings for someone else but is constantly struggling to do so. The lyrics capture the internal turmoil and conflict that arise when desire clashes with the desire to deny or hide those feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
I was walking down the street the other day
I was casually going about my day
Tryna distract myself
Attempting to divert my attention
But then I see your face
But then I unexpectedly see you
Oh wait, that's someone else
Oh wait, that's not actually you
Oh, tryna play it coy
Oh, trying to act cool
Tryna make it disappear
Trying to make my feelings fade away
But just like the battle of Troy
But just like the famous battle from history
There's nothing subtle here
There's no hiding or subtlety in my emotions
In my room there's a king size space
In my private space, there's plenty of room
Bigger than it used to be
More spacious than before
If you want you can rent that place
If you want, you can be a part of my life
Call me an amenity
Consider me a benefit or advantage
Even if it's in my dreams
Even if it's only in my imagination
Ooh, you're taking up a fraction of my mind
You occupy a small part of my thoughts
Ooh, every time I watch you serpentine
Every time I see you move gracefully
Oh I'm tryin', I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
Oh, I'm making an effort, I'm making an effort, I'm making an effort
Not to think about you
To consciously avoid thoughts about you
No, no, no, no
Definitely not
Not to give in to you
To resist succumbing to your influence
With my feelings on fire
With my emotions burning intensely
Guess I'm a bad liar
I suppose I'm not great at hiding my true feelings
I see how your attention builds
I notice how your interest grows
It's like looking in a mirror
It's like seeing a reflection
Your touch like a happy pill
Your touch makes me feel euphoric
But still all we do is fear
But ultimately, all we experience is anxiety
What could possibly happen next?
What potential outcomes could occur?
Can we focus on the love?
Shouldn't we prioritize our affection?
Paint my kiss across your chest
Let me leave my mark with a passionate kiss
If you're the art, I'll be the brush
If you're the masterpiece, I'll be the instrument to enhance it
And oh baby, let's make reality, actuality, a reality
And oh baby, let's turn our fantasies into the truth
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher Frantz, David Byrne, Ian Eric Kirkpatrick, Julia Michaels, Justin Drew Tranter, Selena Marie Gomez, Tina Weymouth
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Lyrics
I was walking down the street the other day
Tryna distract myself
But then I see your face
Oh wait, that's someone else
Oh, tryna play it coy
Tryna make it disappear
But just like the battle of Troy
There's nothing subtle here
In my room there's a king size space
Bigger than it used to be
If you want you can rent that place
Call me an amenity
Even if it's in my dreams
Ooh, you're taking up a fraction of my mind
Ooh, every time I watch you serpentine
Oh I'm tryin', I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
Oh tryin', I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
Not to think about you
No, no, no, no
Not to think about you
No, no, no, no
Oh I'm tryin', I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
Oh tryin', I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
Not to give in to you
No, no, no, no
Not to give in to you
With my feelings on fire
Guess I'm a bad liar
I see how your attention builds
It's like looking in a mirror
Your touch like a happy pill
But still all we do is fear
What could possibly happen next?
Can we focus on the love?
Paint my kiss across your chest
If you're the art, I'll be the brush
Ooh, you're taking up a fraction of my mind
Ooh, every time I watch you serpentine
Oh I'm tryin', I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
Oh tryin', I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
Not to think about you
No, no, no, no
Not to think about you
No, no, no, no
Oh I'm tryin', I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
Oh tryin', I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
Not to give in to you
No, no, no, no
Not to give in to you
With my feelings on fire
Guess I'm a bad liar
And oh baby, let's make reality, actuality, a reality
Oh baby, let's make reality, actuality, a reality
Oh, oh, I'm tryin', I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
Oh tryin', I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
Not to think about you
No, no, no, no
Not to think about you
No, no, no, no
Oh I'm tryin', I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
Oh tryin', I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
Not to give in to you
No, no, no, no
Not to give in to you
With my feelings on fire
Guess I'm a bad liar
@wonyogurt
Director: How many actors do you want?
Selena: NO.
@annakria9871
just myself hahah
@d3v0l-jr62
Can I steal that comment to put it on Lil Nas X’s Montero?
@jedalbano4626
@@d3v0l-jr62 🤣
@philip6264
Yess
@Mary-eg1xh
@@d3v0l-jr62 😂
@boogerflicker7360
"I was walking down the street"
rides bike
" Guess I'm a bad liar"
@Teamleo4398
xD
@joshy2692
The Other Day
@Kimbrly_xo
The other day tho