Lies
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I had another drink after another drink and then I tried to crawl to the door
I had another smoke after another joke and then I couldn't take any more
I't didn't change a thing, not any single thing, when someone tried to tell me for sure
I heard another voice that said I wasn't in a dream
I read a word or two about everything
I never knew the way that it oughta have been
They never told me a thing about it
I never did know a thing about it
And the lies in the eyes of a thousand eyes they won't go away
And the times that I tried are the times that I find they don't show today
But you make me feel so good

I woke up after four, still lying on the floor, and waiting to be carried away
I woke up once again, a little after ten, will things be any better today
I't doesn't change you see, it only changes me, well someone tried to tell me I'm sure
I'm gonna hear a voice and know it isn't in a dream
I'm gonna read the lines and get a look between
I never knew the way that it oughta have been
They never told me a thing about it
I never did know a thing about it
And the lies in the eyes of a thousand eyes, they won't go away
And the times that I tried, are the times that I find they don't show today
But you make me feel so good

I'm going back to school, I'm gonna check the rule, and see if I get carried away
I'm going back again, I'm gonna try again, don't listen what the people might say
I't doesn't change a thing, not any single thing, well someone tried to tell me for sure
I'm gonna hear a voice and know it isn't in a dream
I'm gonna read the lines and get a look between
I never knew the way that it oughta have been
They never told me a thing about it
I never did know a thing about it
And the lies in the eyes of a thousand eyes, they won't go away
And the times that I tried, are the times that I find they don't show today
But you make me feel so good

I'm gonna hear a voice and know it isn't in a dream
I'm gonna read the lines and get a look between
I never knew the way that it oughta have been
They never told me a thing about it
I never did know a thing about it
And the lies in the eyes of a thousand eyes, they won't go away
And the times that I tried, are the times that I find they don't show today
And the lies in the eyes of a thousand eyes, they won't go away
And the times that I tried, are the times that I find they don't show today
And the lies in the eyes of a thousand eyes, they won't go away
And the times that I tried, are the times that I find they don't show today




And the lies in the eyes of a thousand eyes, they won't go away
And the lies in the eyes of a thousand eyes, they won't go away

Overall Meaning

The Status Quo's song Lies talks about the singer's addiction to drinking and smoking, and how they are unaware of the consequences of their actions. The lyrics convey the singer's perspective of their addiction and subsequent realization that they need to change. The singer is describing their attempt to break free from their addiction, but they struggle with the lies that are in "a thousand eyes," a metaphor for the societal pressures that encourage and normalize such addictive behaviors.


The singer wakes up drunk and lying on the floor, wondering if things will be any better today. They decide to go back to school and "check the rule," implying they want to regain control of their life, but are unsure how to proceed. Addiction and substance abuse are a recurring theme throughout the song, but it's evident that the singer is trying to overcome their addiction and reclaim their life.


Overall, the song's message is about the struggles of addiction and how the societal pressure can encourage such behaviors. The singer eventually tries to fight their addiction, realizing it's not the way things "oughta have been." The song ends with the singer acknowledging that the lies they believed in are not true, and they are determined to make a change.


Line by Line Meaning

I had another drink after another drink and then I tried to crawl to the door
I drank to the point of being incapacitated and was unable to exit normally


I had another smoke after another joke and then I couldn't take any more
I smoked to the point of being overwhelmed and unable to handle the situation


I't didn't change a thing, not any single thing, when someone tried to tell me for sure
Despite someone trying to tell me what was right, I refused to accept the truth


I heard another voice that said I wasn't in a dream
I heard a voice that reassured me that what was happening was real and not a dream


I read a word or two about everything
I read a brief overview about certain aspects of my situation


I never knew the way that it oughta have been
I was unsure of how things should have been handled or what was expected of me


They never told me a thing about it
No one informed me of the situation or provided me with guidance


And the lies in the eyes of a thousand eyes they won't go away
The deception of many people is pervasive and will not disappear


And the times that I tried are the times that I find they don't show today
My efforts to change the situation were fruitless and left no visible impact


But you make me feel so good
Despite the difficult circumstances, being with you makes me happy


I woke up after four, still lying on the floor, and waiting to be carried away
After passing out, I regained consciousness on the floor and was unable to get up


I woke up once again, a little after ten, will things be any better today
The next morning, I awoke past the point of feeling hungover and wondered if my situation would improve


I'm gonna hear a voice and know it isn't in a dream
I will hear a voice that confirms that what is happening is real, not just a dream or hallucination


I'm gonna read the lines and get a look between
I will read more thoroughly and pay closer attention to find the truth between the lines


I'm going back to school, I'm gonna check the rule, and see if I get carried away
I will educate myself and review the proper procedure to avoid getting overwhelmed by the situation again


I'm going back again, I'm gonna try again, don't listen what the people might say
I will attempt to address the situation again despite others telling me it is hopeless




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BERNARD JOHN FROST, BRIAN MCGEE, CHARLES BURCHILL, DEREK FORBES, FRANCIS ROSSI, JAMES KERR, MICHAEL JOSEPH MACNEIL

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