History
2005–2006: Origins and The Fratellis EP
The band's name came from the criminal family in The Goonies and received their first radio playing in 2005, on central Scotland's Beat 106 (later XFM Scotland, now Galaxy Scotland) Beatscene show hosted by Jim Gellatly. They were signed by Fallout Records.
They played their first show on 4 March 2005 in the O'Henry's bar in Glasgow across the road from the Horseshoe bar. The Fratellis EP was released on 3 April 2006, featuring the tracks "Stacie Anne" and "The Gutterati?". "Creepin' Up the Backstairs" was never a single released by the band, even though a video was made for it. The first single released by the band was Henrietta, which was released on 12 June 2006 and charted at number 19 on the UK Charts.
2006–2007: Costello Music and mainstream success
Costello Music was the debut album for the Fratellis and was released on 11 September 2006. It charted at number two in the UK album charts for three weeks. The success of the album led to the Fratellis winning the Brit Award for British Breakthrough Act in 2007, an award that was voted for by BBC Radio One listeners.
The Fratellis perform in Scotland.
The Fratellis supported Kasabian in December 2006 on their UK tour before playing 10 dates by themselves in February and March 2007. The tour of the UK festival circuit, playing at Glastonbury and headlining at festivals such as NME's Rock 'n' Riot tour, OXEGEN 2007 and T in the Park 2007, amongst others. They also opened for The Police Reunion Tour in the summer of 2007 in some of the North America dates. The Fratellis also recorded some cover songs during the year including "All Along the Watchtower" for Radio 1's 40th Anniversary Double Album, Radio 1: Established 1967, and "Solid Gold Easy Action" for the soundtrack of the film Hot Fuzz, which also included the single "Baby Fratelli".
The band released their first live DVD, Edgy In Brixton, in the UK on 1 October 2007, which was recorded at the Brixton Academy in London. The DVD contains a locations included Nottingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham and London. Following the release of the album, the Fratellis embarked on a full live performance of the debut album Costello Music, B-sides from various singles and a new song called "Pretty Like a Girl". Extras on the DVD include the band being asked questions by members of the Fratellis' website, and on the deluxe edition, . It was released in the United States on 30 October 2007.
2007–2009: Here We Stand
The band's filmed on 18 June 2008 at the Fillmore, San Francisco; performances of "Milk and Money", "Flathead" and "Mistress Mabel" from Abbey Road Studios and the videos for second album, Here We Stand, was first mentioned in November 2007 on the Fratellis' official website, which stated that work had begun on the album in a rehearsal space in Glasgow. The band said that they were self-producing the album and had their own studio to record in. Recording finished on 13 January 2008.
On 22 February 2008, they played a highlights from the T in the Park 2007 festival small show for fans at Queen Margaret Union to debut new songs from the upcoming album. About eight new going towards the Teenage Cancer Trust. The third single was "A Heady Tale", released on 22 December. The Fratellis released a deluxe edition of Here We Stand internationally songs from their new album were played, including "Mistress Mabel", "Acid Jazz Singer", and "Look Out Sunshine!". This performance introduced two new touring members, a guitarist, Robin Peringer and a keyboard player, Will Foster. However, after the Teenage Cancer Trust show in 2008, Robin departed the tour for unknown reasons. Will Foster subsequently played both keyboard and guitar during live performances.
The album, was released on 9 June 2008 in the UK and 10 June 2008 in the United States. The band marked the US release of the album with sold-out shows in New York City, Boston, and Los Angeles. The first single from the album,"Mistress Mabel", was released on 26 May 2008. The next single, "Look Out Sunshine!", released on 18 August 2008 and with money on 8 December. The CD included a new song titled "Moriarty's Last Stand" and the accompanying DVD which features "The Year of the Thief" (a documentary of the band on the road in the US), a live show the singles "Mistress Mabel" and "Look Out Sunshine!".
During 2009, the band did a mini-tour of Australia and Japan during February and March. The Fratellis headlined the Island Records 50th anniversary show on 27 May 2009 where they debuted their new track to be included on the Island 50: 50 Years of Island Records which was Bob Marley's "Stir It Up". The band also headlined the Hop Farm Festival 2009 on 4 July, with a gig at the Middlesbrough Empire on 3 July to prepare for the upcoming headline slot.
2009–2012: 'Indefinite' hiatus and side projects
After the Hop Farm show in 2009, the band were going to take an extended break citing exhaustion and relationships within the band turning sour after a series of prolonged touring and working together. Jon went on to form a new band with singer/songwriter Lou Hickey called Codeine Velvet Club. He released an self-titled album with the band in December 2009 and toured during late 2009 and early 2010. The band came to a finish and he decided to become a solo artist. He released his debut solo album, Psycho Jukebox in 2010 and intended to release a second, titled Bright Night Flowers in 2012 but this was shelved due to the Fratellis reuniting. It would eventually be released in 2019, in a re-recorded form after the fifth Fratellis album In Your Own Sweet Time.
Barry initially stated that he was starting his own musical project and would let Fratellis fans know about it via the Fratellis website. He didn't let fans know his musical ventures until November 2011, where he revealed he had joined Birmingham band the Twang, who he played with until August 2012 when he rejoined the Fratellis. He is also a regular on the DJ circuit, and still DJs now when he can.
Mince initially joined a heavy metal band called Throne o' Diablo, before leaving the band for unknown reasons. He would go on to join Jon's solo band as a second drummer, backing vocalist and occasional guitarist during live shows for his Psycho Jukebox tour.
2012–2014: We Need Medicine
The Fratellis played their first show since 2009 to raise money for the Eilidh Brown Memorial Fund on 15 June 2012, marking nearly 3 years since they last shared a stage together. They then performed at O2 ABC Glasgow on 26 September 2012 and announced a UK tour in April 2013. During the UK tour, 3 more songs were debuted live; "She's Not Gone Yet But She's Leaving", "Seven Nights Seven Days" and "Whiskey Saga". The band went on to perform dates in Oxford, Leicester and Sheffield with another date at Loopallu festival, forming a small September tour. During the tour, the band debuted 2 new tracks, "This Old Ghost Town" (previously played by and mainland Europe. With 2014, the band played festivals across the world, returning to the US, UK and Europe and also headed over to Japan before finishing the We Jon in a solo show) and "Rock n Roll Will Break Your Heart".
On 4 February 2013, the Fratellis finished recording their third album, which was to be called We Need Medicine with a release date of 7 October 2013. "Seven Nights Seven Days" was released as a single on 29 September. The album was recorded in Glasgow with Jon Fratelli and Stuart McCredie on production duties.
The band saw out 2013 with a highly successful tour of the US, UK Need Medicine album campaign with two shows in Russia in September 2014. The band released a brand new EP in September 2014 called The Soul Crush EP, which was released for free on their website.
2014–2016: Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied
During Christmas break 2013, the band started writing new material, and two of the songs debuted live in 2014. "Too Much Wine" was played on the early 2014 US tour, with "All the Live Long Day" (later to be known as "Impostors (Little By Little)") turning up later on. Upon releasing The Soul Crush EP in 2014, the band stated they would be heading to LA to record their fourth album, with Barry confirming on Twitter it was once again with Tony Hoffer (Beck, Air), producer-architect of both their debut album and of Jon's solo album Psycho Jukebox.
News stayed quiet until 1 June 2015, when the band announced their new album would be called Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied and would be released through Cooking Vinyl on 21 August 2015. The band revealed the first song from the album "Me and the Devil" through their website, and later announced the first single "Baby Don't You Lie To Me" on 29 June. Both tracks were made available as instant downloads with your pre-order of the album. The band shared a new video for "Baby Don't You Lie To Me!" on 24 July 2015.
In late 2016, the Fratellis launched a UK-wide tour to mark the 10-year anniversary of Costello Music, playing 16 shows through November and December.
2017–2019: In Your Own Sweet Time and Bright Night Flowers
In 2017, the band headlined posts since 30 April, the band confirmed on Instagram that they were in Los Angeles to record their fifth album with Tony Hoffer once again producing.
On 29 September 2017 the band announced their the Vicar's Picnic music festival 14–15 July, as well as the Lindisfarne Festival, which ran 31 August to 3 September.
On 8 May, after hinting through several fifth studio album, In Your Own Sweet Time which was released on 16 March 2018 and followed by with a UK concert tour in March 2018. The album was released on CD, LP, limited edition orange LP and cassette. They also toured the U.S. in late Spring 2018 and early Summer.
After the recording of In Your Own Sweet Time, Jon had quietly re-recorded his shelved 2012 solo album Bright Night Flowers and after the main bulk of touring was finished for In Your Own Sweet Time, Jon announced his solo album would be released in February 2019, supported with two shows in London and Glasgow. His first solo shows in 6 years featured nearly the entirety of Bright Night Flowers with only one song from his previous solo album showing up along with Fratellis' favourites "Whistle for the Choir" and "Laughing Gas" in rearranged forms and a series of covers.
Baby Don't You Lie To Me!
The Fratellis Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Do everything in spite of me
But baby don't you lie to me
I'll take your mood swings, I'll dig a hole in your dishonesty
I will kneel down in your company
But baby don't you lie to me
I'll be your red-cheeked lover and your man of regret
I'll be your punchbag substitute, I'll sharpen your claws
When you come tumbling down you're still in my thoughts
Well, there's a one thing, baby, I could never reply
No matter how much you beg, no matter how hard you try
You can't tell me that I'll never be free
Baby don't you lie to me
Well, little sister, I can handle the thought of you despising me
Dancing on my grave and baptising me
As long as baby you don't lie to me
I'll bend until you have broken my will I'll be no enemy
You'll never hear so much as a complaint from me
As long as baby you don't lie to me
Well, you can take my house, don't take my pride
Take all my valentines cards and tear them open wide
Chase my friends, ruin my name
I won't ever fight back, I'll be easy to blame
Well, there's just one thing, baby, I will always despise
Not the crack of your whip or the hatred in your eyes
I got only one reasonable plea
Baby don't you lie to me
Burn my house, throw me out, pull me down, sell my clothes
I'll dig you out of a hole when your ignorance shows
I'll be anything you need me to be
Baby don't you lie to me
Every time your lips move, baby
Someone somewhere's bound to cry
I don't even think you're quite
Aware of how or why
Life for you could be so easy
If you'd only shut your mouth
Every time you feel those words come
Running out, running out, running out
Running out, running out, running out
Running out, running out, running out
Running out, running out, running out
There's just one thing, baby, I could never abide
No matter how much you beg no matter how hard you try
You can tell me that I'll never be free
Baby don't you lie to me
Drag my name and reputation over the cold hard stones
Break my heart up into pieces, honey, shatter my bones
You can kill me with your repartee
Baby don't you lie to me
Yeah, there's just one thing, baby, I will always despise
Not the crack of your whip or the hatred in your eyes
I got only one reasonable plea
Baby don't you lie to me
Burn my house, throw me out, pull me down, sell my clothes, oh yeah
I'll dig you out of a hole when your ignorance shows
I'll be anything you need me to be
Baby don't you lie to me
The Fratellis's song "Baby Don't You Lie To Me!" is a complex expression of unconditional love and devotion. The singer is telling their lover that they will endure anything and everything that life may throw at them, as long as they are honest with them. They are even willing to submit themselves to their lover's emotional abuse and take blame for everything, just as long as their lover doesn't lie to them. The song's overall message is a mix of familiarity and desperation, and the lyrics reflect the internal conflict the singer is facing in their relationship: the desire to be loved and the fear of being deceived.
The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer saying that their significant other can do anything they like, but they shouldn't lie to them. The singer promises to be an understanding partner who will overlook their partner's mood swings, dishonesty, and even take a beating if that's what it takes to keep their relationship intact. In the second verse, the singer's desperation comes to the forefront as they tell their sister that they can handle their hatred and even tolerate their death. However, they cannot tolerate any lies from them. The chorus iterates that the singer doesn't want their lover to be anyone else but honest, even if they are ruthless in their behavior. Overall, the song is a plea for honesty and a warning against lies.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, little girl you can roll your eyes at the very sight of me
You're free to show your dislike for me even with your body language
Do everything in spite of me
Go ahead and deliberately act against me
But baby don't you lie to me
But please don't deceive me
I'll take your mood swings, I'll dig a hole in your dishonesty
I'll handle your emotional ups and downs and I can see through your lies
I will kneel down in your company
I'm willing to humble myself in your presence
But baby don't you lie to me
But still, don't deceive me
I'll be your red-cheeked lover and your man of regret
I'll be the passionate lover you desire and the one you regret losing
There'll be no desert too dry and no ocean too wet
I'll go to any lengths to be with you
I'll be your punchbag substitute, I'll sharpen your claws
I'll take your physical and emotional blows and help you become stronger
When you come tumbling down you're still in my thoughts
Even when you fall, I'll still care for you
Well, there's a one thing, baby, I could never reply
There's one thing you can't ask of me
No matter how much you beg, no matter how hard you try
No matter how persistent you are
You can't tell me that I'll never be free
You can't restrict my freedom
Baby don't you lie to me
So, don't deceive me
Well, little sister, I can handle the thought of you despising me
I can handle the idea that you hate me
Dancing on my grave and baptising me
Even if you celebrate my death and condemn me
As long as baby you don't lie to me
Just don't deceive me
I'll bend until you have broken my will I'll be no enemy
I'll be submissive to your will and not oppose you
You'll never hear so much as a complaint from me
I won't even voice my grievances
As long as baby you don't lie to me
Still, please don't deceive me
Well, you can take my house, don't take my pride
You can take my possessions, but don't take my dignity or self-respect
Take all my valentines cards and tear them open wide
Destroy everything meaningful to me
Chase my friends, ruin my name
Alienate my friends and destroy my reputation
I won't ever fight back, I'll be easy to blame
I won't resist or defend myself, I'll accept the blame willingly
Every time your lips move, baby
Whenever you speak
Someone somewhere's bound to cry
Someone will feel emotional pain
I don't even think you're quite
I don't believe you're aware
Aware of how or why
Unaware of the consequences of your actions
Life for you could be so easy
Your life can be simple
If you'd only shut your mouth
If you'd only stop talking
Every time you feel those words come running out
Every time you want to say something hurtful
There's just one thing, baby, I will always despise
There's one thing that will always make me hate you
Not the crack of your whip or the hatred in your eyes
Not even your cruelty or malice
I got only one reasonable plea
I have only one request
Baby don't you lie to me
Please don't deceive me
Burn my house, throw me out, pull me down, sell my clothes
Destroy all that is mine
I'll dig you out of a hole when your ignorance shows
I'll help you when you're in trouble
I'll be anything you need me to be
I'll do anything you want
Yeah, there's just one thing, baby, I will always despise
I'll always hate you for one reason
Not the crack of your whip or the hatred in your eyes
Not even your cruelty or malice
I got only one reasonable plea
I have only one request
Baby don't you lie to me
Please don't deceive me
Drag my name and reputation over the cold hard stones
Defame me and drag my reputation through the mud
Break my heart up into pieces, honey, shatter my bones
Break my heart and physically hurt me
You can kill me with your repartee
Your verbal attacks can be deadly
Baby don't you lie to me
So, don't deceive me
Contributed by Ella B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Andrés Thv
Verse 1]
Well, little girl
You can roll your eyes at the very sight of me
Do everything in spite of me
But, baby, don't you lie to me
I'll take your mood swings
I'll dig a hole in your dishonesty
I will kneel down in your company
But, baby, don't you lie to me
[Pre-Chorus 1]
I'll be your red-cheeked lover
And your man of regret
There'll be no desert too dry and no ocean too wet
I’ll be your punchbag substitute
I’ll sharpen your claws
When you come tumbling down you’re still in my thoughts
[Chorus 1]
There's just one thing, baby, I can never abide
No matter how much you beg
No matter how hard you try
You can tell me that I'll never be free
Baby, don't you lie to me
[Verse 2]
Well, little sister
I can handle the thought of you despising me
Dancing on my grave and baptizing me
As long as, baby, you don't lie to me
I'll bend until you have broken my will
I'll be no enemy
You'll never hear so much as a complaint from me
As long as, baby, you don't lie to me
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Well, you can take my house
Don't take my pride
And count my Valentine's cards
And tear them open wide
Chase my friends, ruin my name
I won't ever fight back, I'll be easy to blame
[Chorus 2]
Well, there's just one thing, baby, I will always despise
Not the crack of your whip or the hatred in your eyes
I got only one reasonable plea
Baby, don't you lie to me
Burn my house, throw me out
Pull me down, sell my clothes
I'll dig you out of a hole when your ignorance shows
I'll be anything you need me to be
Baby, don't you lie to me
[Bridge]
Every time your lips move, baby
Someone, somewhere's bound to cry
I don't even think you're quite aware of how or why
Life for you could be so easy
If you'd only shut your mouth
Every time you feel those words come
Runnin' out, runnin' out, runnin' out
Runnin' out, runnin' out, runnin' out
Runnin' out, runnin' out, runnin' out
Runnin' out, runnin' out, runnin' out
Ahhhhhhh!
[Outro]
There's just one thing, baby
I can never abide
No matter how much you beg
No matter how hard you try
You can tell me that I'll never be free
Baby, don't you lie to me
Drag my name and reputation over the cold, hard stones
Break my heart up into pieces, honey, shatter my bones
You can kill me with your repartee
Baby, don't you lie to me
Well, there's just one thing, baby, I will always despise
Not the crack of your whip or the hatred in your eyes
I got only one reasonable plea
Baby, don't you lie to me
Burn my house, throw me out
Pull me down, sell my clothes, oh yeah
I'll dig you out of a hole when your ignorance shows
I'll be anything you need me to be
Baby, don't you lie to me
Alan Fratelli
Well, little girl
You can roll your eyes at the very sight of me
Do everything in spite of me
But, baby, don't you lie to me
I'll take your mood swings
I'll dig a hole in your dishonesty
I will kneel down in your company
But, baby, don't you lie to me
I'll be your red
There'll be no desert to dry and no ocean to wet
I'll be your to sharpen your claws
And you can
There's just one thing, baby, I can never abide
No matter how much you beg
No matter how hard you try
You can tell me that I'll never be free
Baby, don't you lie to me
Well, little sister
I can handle the thought of you despising me
Dancing on my grave and baptizing me
As long as, baby, you don't lie to me
I'll [?] you have broken my will, I'll be no enemy
You'll never hear so much as a complaint from me
As long as, baby, you don't lie to me
Well, you can take my house
Don't take my pride
and tear them open wide
Chase my friends, ruin my name
I won't ever fight back
I'll be easy to blame
Well, there's just one thing, baby, I will always despise
It's not the crack of your whip or the hatred in your eyes
I got only one reasonable plea
Baby, don't you lie to me
Burn my house, throw me out
Pull me down, sell my clothes
I'll dig you out of a hole with your ignorant shows
I'll be anything you need me to be
Baby, don't you lie to me
Every time your lips move, baby
Someone, somewhere's bound to cry
I don't even think you're quite aware of how or why
Life for you could be so easy
If you'd only shut your mouth
Every time you feel those words come
Runnin' out, runnin' out, runnin' out
Runnin' out, runnin' out, runnin' out
Runnin' out, runnin' out, runnin' out
Runnin' out, runnin' out, runnin' out
Ahhhhhhh!
There's just one thing, baby
I can never abide
No matter how much you beg
No matter how hard you try
You can tell me that I'll never be free
Baby, don't you lie to me
Drag my reputation all on the courthouse stones
Break my heart up into pieces, honey, shatter my bones
You can kill me with your [?]
Baby, don't you lie to me
Well, there's just one thing, baby, I will always despise
It's not the crack of your whip or the hatred in your eyes
I got only one reasonable plea
Baby, don't you lie to me
Burn my house, throw me out
Pull me down, sell my clothes, oh yeah
I'll dig you out of a hole with your ignorant shows
I'll be anything you need me to be
Baby, don't you lie to me
Marlon Rando
Well little girl you can roll your eyes at the very sight of me
Do everything in spite of me
But baby don’t you lie to me
I’ll take your mood swings
I’ll dig a hole in your dishonesty
I will kneel down in your company
But baby don’t you lie to me
I’ll be your red-cheeked lover
And your man of regret
There’ll be no desert too dry and no ocean too wet
I’ll be your punchbag substitute
I’ll sharpen your claws
When you come tumbling down you’re still in my thoughts
Well there’s just one thing baby I could never abide
No matter how much you beg no matter how hard you try
You can tell me that I’ll never be free
But baby don’t you lie to me
Well little sister I can handle the thought of you despising me
Dancin’ on my grave and baptising me
As long as baby you don’t lie to me
I’ll bend until you have broken my will
I’ll be no enemy
You’ll never hear so much as a complaint from me
As long as baby you don’t lie to me
Well you can take my house
Don’t take my pride
Take all my valentines cards and tear them open wide
Chase my friends, ruin my name
I won’t ever fight back I’ll be easy to blame
Well there’s just one thing baby I will always despise
Not the crack of your whip or the hatred in your eyes
I got only one reasonable plea
Baby don’t you lie to me
Burn my house, throw me out, pull me down, sell my clothes
I’ll dig you out of a hole when your ignorance shows
I’ll be anything you need me to be
Baby don’t you lie to me
Every time your lips move baby
Someone somewhere’s bound to cry
I don’t even think you’re quite aware of how or why
Life for you could be so easy
If you’d only shut your mouth
Every time you feel those words come
Runnin’ out [x12]
Ahhhhh
There’s just one thing baby I could never abide
No matter how much you beg no matter how hard you try
You can tell me that I’ll never be free
Baby don’t you lie to me
Drag my name and reputation over the cold hard stones
Break my heart up into pieces honey
Shatter my bones
You can kill me with your repartee,
Baby don’t you lie to me
Well there’s just one thing baby I will always despise
Not the crack of your whip or the hatred in your eyes
I got only one reasonable plea
Baby don’t you lie to me
Burn my house, throw me out, pull me down, sell my clothes
Oh Yeah!
I’ll dig you out of a hole when your ignorance shows
I’ll be anything you need me to be
Baby don’t you lie to me
Joe Cartwright
I think these are the chords, but please correct me if I'm wrong :)
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"Baby Don't You Lie To Me"------|Key - Eb / C minor|
Intro:
(Eb Cm (x3) Bb G x2)
Verse:
C Am F G (Eb)
C Am F G
Pre-Chorus:
(Eb C (x3) Bb G x2) G ——(Build Up)
Chorus:
Ab Eb Bb Eb-Bb
Ab Eb Bb———B
Bridge:
B F# (x3) Ab
B F# (x3) Ab———Bb——- (Build up)
Outro:
Bb B C——(x2)
C C# D (x3) D ———-
Keviouk
The only band that can actually surprise me at every new song. You keep your style, but every song is different, brings something new and enjoyable. That's why you're one of my favourite bands !
Mr Dave
How these guys aren't mega stars is beyond me!
jay malley
People have no clue what a great rock band is these days that's why 😂
Karstin1812
Man, this just hypes me up in the best way! I'm so happy you guys are back! As soon as I get my pay, I'll pre-order this album!
Mrcento
Dare i say it........... ok, i'm gonna anyway....
In my honest opinion, this song......
It's The best Fratellis song since the Costello Music days.
Yes, really, It's that good!
Chloe C
Agreed
Andrés Thv
Verse 1]
Well, little girl
You can roll your eyes at the very sight of me
Do everything in spite of me
But, baby, don't you lie to me
I'll take your mood swings
I'll dig a hole in your dishonesty
I will kneel down in your company
But, baby, don't you lie to me
[Pre-Chorus 1]
I'll be your red-cheeked lover
And your man of regret
There'll be no desert too dry and no ocean too wet
I’ll be your punchbag substitute
I’ll sharpen your claws
When you come tumbling down you’re still in my thoughts
[Chorus 1]
There's just one thing, baby, I can never abide
No matter how much you beg
No matter how hard you try
You can tell me that I'll never be free
Baby, don't you lie to me
[Verse 2]
Well, little sister
I can handle the thought of you despising me
Dancing on my grave and baptizing me
As long as, baby, you don't lie to me
I'll bend until you have broken my will
I'll be no enemy
You'll never hear so much as a complaint from me
As long as, baby, you don't lie to me
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Well, you can take my house
Don't take my pride
And count my Valentine's cards
And tear them open wide
Chase my friends, ruin my name
I won't ever fight back, I'll be easy to blame
[Chorus 2]
Well, there's just one thing, baby, I will always despise
Not the crack of your whip or the hatred in your eyes
I got only one reasonable plea
Baby, don't you lie to me
Burn my house, throw me out
Pull me down, sell my clothes
I'll dig you out of a hole when your ignorance shows
I'll be anything you need me to be
Baby, don't you lie to me
[Bridge]
Every time your lips move, baby
Someone, somewhere's bound to cry
I don't even think you're quite aware of how or why
Life for you could be so easy
If you'd only shut your mouth
Every time you feel those words come
Runnin' out, runnin' out, runnin' out
Runnin' out, runnin' out, runnin' out
Runnin' out, runnin' out, runnin' out
Runnin' out, runnin' out, runnin' out
Ahhhhhhh!
[Outro]
There's just one thing, baby
I can never abide
No matter how much you beg
No matter how hard you try
You can tell me that I'll never be free
Baby, don't you lie to me
Drag my name and reputation over the cold, hard stones
Break my heart up into pieces, honey, shatter my bones
You can kill me with your repartee
Baby, don't you lie to me
Well, there's just one thing, baby, I will always despise
Not the crack of your whip or the hatred in your eyes
I got only one reasonable plea
Baby, don't you lie to me
Burn my house, throw me out
Pull me down, sell my clothes, oh yeah
I'll dig you out of a hole when your ignorance shows
I'll be anything you need me to be
Baby, don't you lie to me
singasong
Beautiful, like almost every song of yours!
I love your music, continuate così!
Really happy to see you soon in Italy ;)
Shannen McDaid
This is song sounds like a hybrid song which could belong to Costello Music or We Need Medicine, loving it!!
Keviouk
@Shannen McDaid And actually brings back something from Flathead. Loving it too !