Lies
The Heirs Lyrics

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you grab my hand,
I touch your hair
I live for this, I live for you
I wear your shirt, your skin is warm
just like your jeans,
I'm torn on you

you tell me lies, tell me lies
you do it right, it's what I like
what i like
you make it sound so good,
make it sound so...
you tell me lies, tell me lies
you do it right, it's what I like
what I like
you make it sound so good,
make it sound so...
we can't always write,
you know I'm not right for you...
I live for this, I live for you
we can't always write,
you know I'm not right for you...
I live for this, I live for you
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you've got me love,
all tangled up,
I'm so far gone,
I'm lost in you
you're driving fast'
fog on the dash
shit's good like that
I can't see through
whatcha gonna do? (whatcha gonna do?)
you tell me lies, tell me lies
you do it right, it's what I like
what I like
you make it sound so good,
make it sound so...
you tell me lies, tell me lies
you do it right, it's what I like
what I like
you make it sound so good'
make it sound so...
we can't always write,
you know I'm not good for you...
I live for this, I live for you...
we can't always write,
you know I'm not good for you...
I live for this, I live for you...
we can't always write,
you know I'm not good for you
(you make it sound so good)
I live for this, I live for you...
we can't always write,
you know I'm not good for you...
(you make it sound so good)
I live for this, I live for you
...
(make it sound so)
...
(make it sound so)
...

(make it sound so)
...

Overall Meaning

The Heirs' song "Lies" is about a tumultuous relationship that the singer can't help but be drawn to despite the lies and deception within it. The lyrics paint a picture of the physical and emotional pull that the other person has on the singer. They describe being lost in the other person, living for them, wearing their clothes, and being unable to see through the fog of the lies. The singer admits that they know they're not good for the other person, but they live for the intensity of the relationship.

The repetition of the line "you tell me lies, tell me lies" emphasizes the theme of deceit in the relationship. The lyrics also use imagery to convey the intimate physicality of the relationship, such as touching hair, feeling warmth, and being tangled up in love. The driving beat of the song underscores the passion and intensity of the relationship, further emphasizing the pull that the other person has on the singer.

Overall, "Lies" is a song that captures the intense emotional and physical pull of a relationship that is based on deception and intensity.

Line by Line Meaning

you grab my hand,
You take hold of my hand,

I touch your hair
I reach out and feel your hair,

I live for this, I live for you
This is what I live for, I live for you,

I wear your shirt, your skin is warm
I'm wearing your shirt, and your skin is warm to the touch,

just like your jeans,
Just like your jeans fit you perfectly,

I'm torn on you
I'm conflicted about you, I can't decide,

you tell me lies, tell me lies
You keep lying to me,

you do it right, it's what I like
You're good at lying, and that's what I like,

what i like
I enjoy it,

you make it sound so good,
You make the lies sound so convincing,