By this point, the band had relocated to America -- with Mileski replaced by new drummer Mark Goodwin -- and soon landed a deal with Virgin Records. Sick Puppies' sophomore LP, Dressed Up as Life, arrived in April of 2007. The exposure brought to them by the Free Hugs video helped the single "All the Same" reach number eight on Billboard's Modern Rock chart. Their second U.S. single, "My World," also reached number 20 on the Modern Rock chart and was followed by three more singles in 2008. Working with American production team Rock Mafia, Sick Puppies' delivered their third album, Tri-Polar, in 2009, which rose to number 31 on the U.S. Billboard 200. Less than a year later, they released the EP Live & Unplugged, which contained acoustic versions of songs from the album. A second companion EP, this one called Polar Opposite and also containing acoustic versions of songs from Tri-Polar, appeared in 2011. Produced again by Rock Mafia, their fourth album, Connect, fared even better, reaching number 17 on the Top 200 in the summer of 2013. In spite of their rising success, Connect would prove to be their last album with founding member Moore, who left the band in late 2014. Within days of this announcement, Anzai was approached by Texas-born singer and guitarist Bryan Scott, whose audition tape quickly landed him the job as Moore's replacement. The new lineup began writing and recording material for their fourth album, teasing with a new single, "Stick to Your Guns," in early 2016.
- compiled by Timothy Monger & David Jeffries, Rovi (from MTV artists 2016)
So What I Lied
Sick Puppies Lyrics
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I see her and I'm filled with doubt
I don't know if this parking place
Is just another empty space
Words I've said aren't coming true
I don't know if it's me or you
This promise is too hard to keep
I have to speak
So what, I lied
But the truth would've been suicide
Monogamy is all she wants from me
But I see my life
And it's way too short
Don't blame me for not being subservient to others' needs
I'm at the point where honesty just doesn't fucking work for me
I did my best to try and be
A mirror of society
But we both know the mirror's cracked
And everybody's in the act
Faking what they cannot feel
Hoping they can make it real
Reality is killing me
So what, I lied
But the truth would've been suicide
Monogamy is all she wants from me
But I see my life
And it's way too short
Don't blame me for not being subservient to others' needs
I'm at the point where honesty just doesn't fucking work for me
Monogamy is all she wants from me
But I see my life
And it's way too short
Erect a life I'll never see
I'll stand back from the scenery
And laugh at all the other guys
Who never could escape in time
Stuck like flies on sticky tongues
Chewed up 'fore their life is done
I'm not here to compromise or apologize
So what, I lied
But the truth would've been suicide
Monogamy is all she wants from me
But I see my life
And it's way too short
Don't blame me for not being subservient to others' needs
I'm at the point where honesty just doesn't fucking work for me
Life-is too fucking short
It's too fucking short
It's too fucking short
The Sick Puppies' song "So What I Lied" is about the singer being in a committed relationship where both partners seek monogamy. Although they promised to be faithful, the singer realizes that he cannot keep this promise and is tired of lying about his true feelings. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes that he would rather lie than reveal the truth and face the consequences of the lie. He believes that monogamy is suffocating and feels that his life is too short to continue being dishonest.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on his attempt to mirror society's expectations to be faithful to one partner. He realizes that the society he lives in is full of hypocrisy, where individuals pretend to feel emotions they do not possess. The singer feels trapped in a world of lies and deceit and that his reality is killing him. He wishes to create a life where he can escape from the expectations of monogamy and mocks those who failed to leave.
The song's message is about how society's ideals and expectations can create pressure on individuals to adhere to certain principles that may not be congruent with their nature. It is a commentary on how monogamy can be suffocating, and sometimes being truthful is not always the best option. The song encourages individuals to find their own path and not be ashamed of their beliefs, even if they go against popular expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
The window's cracked, I'm looking out
I'm observing the world outside from a cracked window
I see her and I'm filled with doubt
I feel uncertain when I see her
I don't know if this parking place Is just another empty space
I'm unsure whether this parking spot is actually available
Words I've said aren't coming true
My words are not matching my actions
I don't know if it's me or you
I'm unsure if the problem is with me or the other person
This promise is too hard to keep
It's difficult for me to keep my promise
I have to speak
I need to express myself
So what, I lied
I admit I've lied
But the truth would've been suicide
Telling the truth would have disastrous consequences
Monogamy is all she wants from me
She desires a monogamous relationship
But I see my life
But my perspective on my life is different
And it's way too short
And I believe life is too short to be constrained by monogamy
Don't blame me for not being subservient to others' needs
I refuse to prioritize others' needs over my own
I'm at the point where honesty just doesn't fucking work for me
I've reached a point where honesty is impractical for me
I did my best to try and be
I've made an effort to conform
A mirror of society
To reflect societal norms
But we both know the mirror's cracked
But nobody truly reflects society perfectly
And everybody's in the act
Everyone is pretending to fit in
Faking what they cannot feel
Pretending to feel something they don't
Hoping they can make it real
Hoping their pretense becomes reality
Reality is killing me
The truth is unbearable for me
Erect a life I'll never see
Building a life I know I'll never fully experience
I'll stand back from the scenery
I'll observe life from a distance
And laugh at all the other guys
And mock those who conform
Who never could escape in time
Who couldn't break free before it was too late
Stuck like flies on sticky tongues
Trapped like insects on a sticky surface
Chewed up 'fore their life is done
Destroyed before they've lived a full life
I'm not here to compromise or apologize
I won't change or apologize for my beliefs
Life-is too fucking short
Life is too brief to be constrained by societal expectations
It's too fucking short
Life is painfully short
It's too fucking short
Life is unforgivably brief
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANTONINA ARMATO, TIMOTHY JAMES, EMMA ANZAI, SHIMON MOORE, Timothy James Price
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