Liar
The Green Lyrics


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He's a liar
Can't trust his mouth
To tell you the truth
Liar
Can't trust you
He's a liar
Don't trust his judgement
To follow no rules
cause he's a liar

I can hear um in the night
When there's no one around
Like voices in my head
And I just can't get um out, no
I can hear them getting louder
And the lies are getting stronger
Someone's gotta say that

This man
This man
He's a liar
Can't trust his mouth
To tell you the truth
Liar
Can't trust you
He's a liar
Don't trust his judgement
To follow no rules
Don't trust his judgement
To follow no rules
Liar
Can't trust you

Like a thief gets rich off the bank
He steals without a conscience
It's a greed that makes him this way
Only thinking how he benefits
And he'll leech and pinch off your pay
Yeah anything to get more
So much lies and greed I just can't believe

This man
This man
He's a liar
Can't trust his mouth
To tell you the truth
Liar
Can't trust you
He's a liar
Don't trust his judgement
To follow no rules
Liar
Can't trust you

You know it wasn't really nice yeah
It's just a matter of time boy
Oooh Oooh you going get yours
Yeah you going get it
You going get it (get it)
It's always someone like you yeah (you yeah)
Ha, that never really gets it
So be gone from mi sight ya see
I'm through with this shit
Said I'm done son
I'm through with this shit
Said I'm done son
Yeah I can hear um in the night again
When there's no one around
Like voices in my head
And I just can't get um out, no
No I can't let them get louder
Stop the lies from getting stronger
I just gotta say that

This man
This man
He's a liar
Can't trust his mouth
To tell you the truth
Liar
Can't trust you
He's a liar
Don't trust his judgement
To follow no rules




Liar
Can't trust you

Overall Meaning

The song “Liar” by The Green speaks about a person who cannot be trusted due to their constant lying and deceitful ways. The lyrics focus on the idea that the lies of this person are becoming more powerful and louder, making it difficult for the singer to ignore. The song also mentions that this individual has no regard for rules and will do whatever it takes to benefit themselves, often at the expense of others.


The opening lines of the chorus make it clear that the singer believes this person is a liar and their words cannot be trusted. The repeated use of the word “liar” drives home the point that this person is not to be trusted. The lyrics also suggest that this person is not only untrustworthy but also immoral, stealing from others and thinking only of their own benefit.


The second verse highlights the frustration the singer feels about constantly hearing the lies of this person. The use of the phrase “like voices in my head” lends a visceral quality to the song, helping listeners understand how troubling it is to be around someone who constantly lies. The later part of the verse speaks to the fact that this person will eventually get what is coming to them and that justice will be served.


Overall, “Liar” is a powerful statement against deceitful behavior that disrupts trust and creates hurt. The song conveys a message of moral stand and underscores the notion that honesty remains an important attribute for a meaningful human connection.


Line by Line Meaning

He's a liar
This person is not trustworthy and will likely deceive you.


Can't trust his mouth
The person speaks lies, making it impossible to rely on anything they say.


To tell you the truth
Despite the implication of the previous line, this person cannot be trusted to provide accurate information.


Liar
Reiterating that this person is a liar and should not be trusted.


Can't trust you
The person being addressed is not to be trusted either, likely for supporting or enabling the liar.


Don't trust his judgement
Even beyond lying, this person makes decisions that should not be followed, as they are not based on sound judgment.


To follow no rules
This person does not abide by any sense of ethics or moral code.


I can hear um in the night
The consequences of this person's actions trouble the artist's thoughts even when trying to sleep.


When there's no one around
The weight of the situation is strongest when there is nobody to distract the artist.


Like voices in my head
The artist's thoughts are consumed by the situation, as if their conscience is speaking to them.


And I just can't get um out, no
The singer cannot shake the feeling of unease brought on by this person's actions.


I can hear them getting louder
The issue is intensifying, and it is becoming harder to ignore.


And the lies are getting stronger
The extent of this person's deceit is becoming more apparent and more concerning.


Someone's gotta say that
The singer is compelled to speak out against this person's behavior and spread awareness of their lies.


Like a thief gets rich off the bank
Comparing this person's dishonesty to that of a thief who profits off of others' hardships.


He steals without a conscience
This person shows no remorse for their actions and disregards the harm they cause others.


It's a greed that makes him this way
The person's desire for personal gain at any cost is what motivates their deceitful behavior.


Only thinking how he benefits
This person's actions are self-serving and show no regard for how it affects others.


And he'll leech and pinch off your pay
This person will financially exploit others whenever they can to further their own gain.


Yeah anything to get more
The person will stop at nothing to increase their own wealth and power, even if it means being dishonest and manipulative.


So much lies and greed I just can't believe
The artist is appalled by this person's immoral behavior and how far they are willing to go to benefit themselves.


You know it wasn't really nice yeah
The previous behavior of this person is unacceptable and harmful.


It's just a matter of time boy
The singer believes that eventually, this person's actions will catch up to them and they will face consequences.


Oooh Oooh you going get yours
The person being addressed will face the consequences of their behavior in the future.


Yeah you going get it
The person being addressed will not escape the repercussions of their actions.


It's always someone like you yeah (you yeah)
The person being addressed represents a larger group of people who engage in deceitful behavior for personal gain.


That never really gets it
This group of people often do not understand the severity and wrongness of their actions.


So be gone from mi sight ya see
The artist wants this person to leave their life and stop causing harm.


I'm through with this shit
The artist is tired of dealing with the negative effects of this person's behavior.


Said I'm done son
The singer is firm in their decision to distance themselves from this person and the toxicity they bring into their life.


Yeah I can hear um in the night again
Despite wanting to move on, the singer is still troubled by the situation.


No I can't let them get louder
The artist is determined to not let the issue escalate and cause further harm.


Stop the lies from getting stronger
The artist wants the person's deceit to be exposed and recognized for its harmfulness to others.


I just gotta say that
The artist feels the need to speak out against this person's actions and advocate for honesty and accountability.




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