You're a Lie
Slash Lyrics


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You’re the voice of reason that I can’t escape,
Cut me down a thousand times a day
I don’t need you anymore
I don’t need you anymore
I trusted you and there was no one else
All you did was make me doubt myself
Don’t believe you anymore
Don’t believe you anymore

You bled me out, you tore me down
Your time has come, you can go.

‘Cause you’re a lie (lie), lie (lie)
All my faith has been wasted, wasted
‘Cause you’re a lie (lie), lie (lie)
I don’t need you to save me anymore

I’m fragile, but I’m not a fool
I won’t hear another word from you.
You won’t hurt me anymore
You won’t hurt me anymore

The hand I held just held me down
It took so long, now I know

‘Cause you’re a lie (lie), lie (lie)
All my faith has been wasted, wasted
‘Cause you’re a lie (lie), lie (lie)
I won’t sit here and take this anymore

You can say anything that you wanna say
But my intention’s long gone and turned away
You’re such a lie, you were only the enemy
Everything you are I will deny

‘Cause you’re a lie (lie), lie (lie)
I’ll just come out and say it, say it
‘Cause you’re a lie (lie), lie (lie)
All my faith has been wasted, wasted
‘Cause you’re a lie (lie), lie (lie)
I don’t need you to save me anymore




I don’t need you to save me anymore
I don’t need you to save me anymore

Overall Meaning

The song "You're a Lie" by Slash is about a person who trusted and relied on someone who was supposed to be their voice of reason but turned out to be a liar. The singer feels betrayed and let down by this person who they once trusted and believed in. The lyrics talk about the pain and hurt this person caused by constantly cutting them down and making them doubt themselves. The singer realizes that they don't need this person anymore and that all their faith in them has been wasted.


The lyrics also reflect the singer's strength and resilience. Although they are fragile, they refuse to be a fool and won't listen to another word from this person. They declare that this person won't hurt them anymore and that they won't sit there and take it anymore. The song seems to be a declaration of independence and strength in the face of betrayal.


Overall, "You're a Lie" is a powerful song that speaks to the emotions of betrayal, hurt, and resilience. It encourages people to stand up for themselves and reject what's not good for them.


Line by Line Meaning

You’re the voice of reason that I can’t escape,
You always try to tell me what to do, even though I don't want to hear it.


Cut me down a thousand times a day
You constantly criticize and belittle me.


I don’t need you anymore
I've finally realized I can live without you and your negativity.


I trusted you and there was no one else
I put all my faith in you and believed you were the only one who had my back.


All you did was make me doubt myself
You made me question my own abilities and decisions.


Don’t believe you anymore
I no longer trust or have faith in you.


You bled me out, you tore me down
You drained me of my happiness and self-esteem.


Your time has come, you can go.
It's finally time for you to leave and be out of my life.


‘Cause you’re a lie (lie), lie (lie)
You have been deceiving me all along, and everything about you is false.


All my faith has been wasted, wasted
I have put all my trust and hope in you, but it was all for nothing.


I don’t need you to save me anymore
I realize that I can save myself and don't need you to do it for me.


I’m fragile, but I’m not a fool
I may be vulnerable, but I see through your lies and won't fall for them anymore.


You won’t hurt me anymore
I won't let you continue to bring me down and hurt me.


The hand I held just held me down
Your so-called support and help only ended up bringing me down in the end.


It took so long, now I know
It took me a while, but I finally realized that you were not good for me.


I won’t sit here and take this anymore
I won't let you continue to treat me poorly and disrespect me.


You can say anything that you wanna say
You can try to defend yourself, but it won't change the fact that you have been lying to me.


But my intention’s long gone and turned away
I don't care about your excuses or explanations; I've already moved on.


You’re such a lie, you were only the enemy
You have been nothing but a deceptive and harmful force in my life.


Everything you are I will deny
I won't accept anything about you or believe anything you say.


I’ll just come out and say it, say it
I'm going to be upfront and blunt with you about how I feel.


I don’t need you to save me anymore
Once again, I know I can save myself and don't need you to do it.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SAUL HUDSON, MYLES R KENNEDY

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@valesa6536

You’re the voice of reason that I can’t escape,
Cut me down a thousand times a day
I don’t need you anymore
I don’t need you anymore
I trusted you and there was no one else
All you did was make me doubt myself
Don’t believe you anymore
Don’t believe you anymore
You bled me out, you tore me down
Your time has come, you can go.
‘Cause you’re a lie (lie), lie (lie)
All my faith has been wasted, wasted
‘Cause you’re a lie (lie), lie (lie)
I don’t need you to save me anymore
I’m fragile, but I’m not a fool
I won’t hear another word from you.
You won’t hurt me anymore
You won’t hurt me anymore
The hand I held just held me down
It took so long, now I know
‘Cause you’re a lie (lie), lie (lie)
All my faith has been wasted, wasted
‘Cause you’re a lie (lie), lie (lie)
I won’t sit here and take this anymore
You can say anything that you wanna say
But my intention’s long gone and turned away
You’re such a lie, you were only the enemy
Everything you are I will deny
‘Cause you’re a lie (lie), lie (lie)
I’ll just come out and say it, say it
‘Cause you’re a lie (lie), lie (lie)
All my faith has been wasted, wasted
‘Cause you’re a lie (lie), lie (lie)
I don’t need you to save me anymore
I don’t need you to save me anymore
I don’t need you to save me anymore



All comments from YouTube:

@apart690

Myles is one of the greatest rock singers I've heard

@_josemillos

You forget axl rose

@jasonmcguigan1560

@@_josemillos good one 😂

@best7993

then u should get ur ears checked

@crtv1337

@@_josemillos he said greatest vocalists. Vocalist is the one who SINGS, not acting like a dying elephant as axl do

@jayswitalski6943

That's an insult to the all time greats. Myles is a great and powerful vocalist but nah

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@Rhino1277HotRails

this kicks ass. Myles has totally won me over. plus this band is great. oh and guitarist is pretty good too.

@rohitvr1322

pretty good?? are u serious? :D

@Rhino1277HotRails

Rohit Vr yeah I like it. sue me

@rohitvr1322

No... I meant its better than pretty good... He is one of the best!!!

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