Liability
The Juliana Theory Lyrics


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You can tell us that it isn't serious
And you can tell us that you'll do it right
You can tell us that you've got it all worked out
You can tell us that it's all for us

But we know you're lying through your teeth

You can tell us that it's for security
And you can tell us it's for our own good
You can tell us that we wouldn't understand,
And you can hide behind your practiced grin

But we know you're lying through your teeth

You will bare the brunt of liability
It will be a stone around your neck,
Drowning you in irresponsibility,
Underneath the weight of your regret
You can sell our secrets for your benefit
You can toss our bodies in the ground
You can ship our children off to battlefields
You can wipe the blood from both your hands
You can tell us that it's indisputable,
As you throw away the evidence
But, we know you're lying through your teeth
You will bare the brunt of liability
It will be a stone around your neck,




Drowning you in irresponsibility,
Underneath the weight of your regret.

Overall Meaning

The Juliana Theory's song Liability is a powerful message about the consequences of lies and deceit. The songwriter addresses an anonymous figure who is trying to convince others that his actions are justified and for the greater good. The song speaks to the idea that even though someone may try to justify their actions, the truth will eventually come out, and that person will have to deal with the negative consequences.


The phrase "lying through your teeth" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that the truth is being intentionally hidden. The lyrics also speak to the idea that the person's actions will have lasting consequences that will be impossible to escape. The line "You will bear the brunt of liability / It will be a stone around your neck" suggests that the person will be held accountable for their lies and that it will weigh heavily on them.


Overall, Liability is a powerful message about the importance of honesty and integrity. While it may be easier to lie or hide the truth, the long-term consequences of those actions can be severe and far-reaching.




Line by Line Meaning

You can tell us that it isn't serious
You can try to convince us that what you're doing isn't a big deal, but we see through it and know that it is.


And you can tell us that you'll do it right
You can promise that you'll handle the situation properly, but we don't trust your word.


You can tell us that you've got it all worked out
You can insist that you have a plan and know what you're doing, but we doubt your competence.


You can tell us that it's all for us
You can claim that your actions are in our best interest, but we don't believe you.


But we know you're lying through your teeth
Despite your attempts to deceive us, we can see that you're not being truthful.


You can tell us that it's for security
You can use the justification of security to explain your actions, but that doesn't make them right.


And you can tell us it's for our own good
You can claim that your actions will benefit us, but we're skeptical of your intentions.


You can tell us that we wouldn't understand
You can dismiss our concerns and opinions by saying we're not knowledgeable enough, but we feel like you're just trying to silence us.


And you can hide behind your practiced grin
You can put on a facade of confidence and pretend everything is fine, but we can see that you're uneasy.


You will bare the brunt of liability
You will be held responsible for the consequences of your actions, regardless of what you say or do.


It will be a stone around your neck,
The weight of your responsibility and guilt will burden you.


Drowning you in irresponsibility,
The seriousness of your actions and their impact will leave you feeling overwhelmed and helpless.


Underneath the weight of your regret
The realization of what you've done and the consequences of your actions will weigh heavily on you.


You can sell our secrets for your benefit
You can betray us and our trust by divulging information for your own gain.


You can toss our bodies in the ground
You can dispose of us and our physical remains without a second thought.


You can ship our children off to battlefields
You can send our loved ones to fight and die in wars for your own agenda.


You can wipe the blood from both your hands
You can attempt to absolve yourself of guilt and responsibility for the harm and violence you've caused.


You can tell us that it's indisputable,
You can confidently assert that your actions are objective and indisputable, but we see the flaws and problems.


As you throw away the evidence
You can discard any evidence that contradicts your narrative, but the truth will eventually come out.


But, we know you're lying through your teeth
Regardless of what you say or do, we can recognize your dishonesty and lack of integrity.


You will bare the brunt of liability
You will face the consequences of your actions and be held accountable for the harm you've caused.


It will be a stone around your neck,
Your responsibility and guilt will haunt you and make it difficult to move forward.


Drowning you in irresponsibility,
Your actions will have serious repercussions that will be difficult to cope with and navigate.


Underneath the weight of your regret.
You will be burdened by the remorse and regret of your actions, and the harm you've caused will be difficult to make right.




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