Lies
Stephen Stills & Manassas Lyrics
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Everything you need
But it still hurts inside
The way she led you to believe
All those vicious lies
She told you some things,
Same lines she's told me before
Then she'll walk over you
Leave your soul lying in the dust
I know it's so hard to believe
The same thing happened to me
You'll just have to see for yourself
That woman, she thinks of herself
And nobody else
I finally got mine, and now I'm gone
I hope you get yours 'cause it won't be wrong
What you see is what you get
The song Lies by Stephen Stills & Manassas is about the pain that comes with being lied to in a relationship. The lyrics talk about how one can be living in a dream, thinking they have everything they need in their relationship, but still feeling hurt because they were led to believe lies. The song talks about a woman who tells the same lies to different men, winning their trust before eventually walking over them and leaving them broken. The singer acknowledges that the listener might find it hard to believe what he is saying, but he urges them to see for themselves that this woman is only thinking of herself and nobody else.
The song is characterized by its mellow and soothing music, which contrasts with the harsh reality of the lyrics. The guitars, drums, and vocals work together to create a sound that is both easy to listen to and emotionally charged. The lyrics tell a story that many can relate to, as almost everyone has been lied to in a relationship before. The song highlights the importance of being true to oneself and being aware of the people around us who might have malicious intentions.
Line by Line Meaning
Live in a dream, you've got
You are living in a delusionary world where everything seems perfect.
Everything you need
You have everything you need to believe that you're happy and satisfied.
But it still hurts inside
Despite having everything, you feel a void inside.
The way she led you to believe
She painted a picture for you that wasn't true to lure you in.
All those vicious lies
She told you a series of lies, one after the other.
She told you some things,
She misled you into believing a certain narrative about yourself or others.
Same lines she's told me before
I have heard the exact same things she told you but it was all lies.
She'll win your trust,
She will manipulate you into trusting her, and she will succeed.
Then she'll walk over you
Once she wins your trust, she will take advantage of you without any remorse.
Leave your soul lying in the dust
You will feel empty and lost after she's done with you.
I know it's so hard to believe
I understand that it is difficult to accept this truth.
The same thing happened to me
I have experienced the same situation myself.
You'll just have to see for yourself
You need to experience it yourself to fully comprehend the situation.
That woman, she thinks of herself
The woman in question only cares about herself and her own interests.
And nobody else
She does not regard anyone else's feelings or opinions.
I finally got mine, and now I'm gone
I finally got my justice and I'm leaving this toxic situation behind.
I hope you get yours 'cause it won't be wrong
I hope you get your justice too because it's the right thing to do.
What you see is what you get
Do not fall for illusions; what you see is what you will get.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Chris Hillman
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