Bad Liar
Selena Selena Gomez Lyrics


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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

Overall Meaning

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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@lauramendez9511

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



All comments from YouTube:

@wonyogurt

Director: How many actors do you want?

Selena: NO.

@annakria9871

just myself hahah

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@boogerflicker7360

"I was walking down the street"
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" Guess I'm a bad liar"

@Teamleo4398

xD

@joshy2692

The Other Day

@Kimbrly_xo

The other day tho

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