Although the Exploited continue to perform live, they have not released any studio material since their last album Fuck the System in 2002. Their songs have been covered by Slayer and Ice-T, and despite many lineup changes, Wattie has remained as the Exploited's singer and leader.
Discography:
1981 - Punks Not Dead
1982 - Troops of Tomorrow
1983 - Let's Start a War...
1985 - Horror Epics
1987 - Death Before Dishonour
1990 - The Massacre
1996 - Beat the Bastards
2002 - Fuck the System
Lie To Me
The Exploited Lyrics
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But what have you done for me
They'll tell you fucking anything
A vote is what they want from me
[Chorus]
They lie to you
They lie to me
What can you fucking say
Shake my hand kiss my arse
What do you want from me
Different party's different views
It's all the fucking same to me
They lie to you they lie to me
They lie to you they lie to me
What can you fucking say
[Repeat: x4]
They lie to you they lie to me
A load of wank is what I hear
When you preach to me
Every fucking policy
It's all just shit to me
[Repeat: x6]
They lie to you they lie to me
What can you fucking say
The Exploited's song "Lie to Me" is a powerful commentary on politicians and their empty promises. The lyrics are a scathing critique of their dishonesty and their motives for seeking votes. The lyrics suggest that politicians will say or do anything to get a vote, with no real concern for the well-being of the people they claim to represent.
The first verse, "Vote for me is what they say, but what have you done for me," highlights the lack of action and real change that politicians bring to the table. They promise a lot, but often fail to make good on their promises. "They'll tell you fucking anything, a vote is what they want from me," further emphasizes that politicians will say anything to get elected, even if they know that they cannot deliver on their promises.
The chorus of the song, "They lie to you, they lie to me, what can you fucking say," is repeated throughout the song, driving home the message that politicians cannot be trusted. The second verse, "Different party's different views, it's all the fucking same to me," suggests that there is no real difference between political parties; they all make similar promises and fail to deliver.
Line by Line Meaning
Vote for me is what they say
Politicians ask for votes to be cast in their favour
But what have you done for me
Questioning the politicians' track records of serving the public's interest
They'll tell you fucking anything
Politicians are known to make false promises for the sake of getting votes
A vote is what they want from me
Politicians care more about gaining power than serving the public
Shake my hand kiss my arse
Politicians try to win people over with phony gestures of friendliness
What do you want from me
Questioning politicians' motives in their gestures of friendliness
Different party's different views
Political parties have their own unique ideologies
It's all the fucking same to me
Regardless of the political party, politicians tend to make the same empty promises
A load of wank is what I hear
Dismissing political policies and speeches as nonsense
When you preach to me
Politicians' speeches are filled with empty promises and meaningless rhetoric
Every fucking policy
All political policies presented to the public
It's all just shit to me
No matter the policy, it is meaningless as politicians tend to not follow through with them
They lie to you they lie to me
Politicians are known to lie to everyone, not just the public
What can you fucking say
What can be done about the politicians' dishonesty?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TOMMY DENANDER, HOLLY KNIGHT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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