The Knickerbockers were discovered in Albany, New York by Jerry Fuller and signed to Challenge Records. In 1966, The Knickerbockers released their only Top 20 hit with the song 'Lies'. The Knickerbockers soon followed up with the single 'One Track Mind' yet never found the same success as Lies'.
The Knickerbockers were also known for sounding very similar to The Beatles. In the single 'Lies', everything from their sound to the personality of Buddy Randell made many people think they were a Beatles spin-off, however, The Knickerbockers just claim they were a strong influence.
Since disbanding in the early 1970's, they reformed twice. Once in 1983 and once in 1990. Sadly, in 1998, Buddy Randell passed away cancelling any plans for a third Knickerbocker reunion.
To date, The Knickerbockers currently re-issue albums on Sundazed Records, a record company ran out of Coxsackie, New York.
Lies
The Knickerbockers Lyrics
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Lies, lies
That's all I ever get from you
Tears, tears
I shed a million tears for you
Tears, tears
And now you're lovin' someone new
Someday I'm gonna be happy
Lies, lies
A-breakin' my heart
You think that you're such a smart girl
And I'll believe what you say
But who do you think you are, girl
To lead me on this way hey
Lies, lies
I can't believe a word you say
Lies, lies
Are gonna make you sad someday
Some day you're gonna be lonely
But you won't find me around
Lies, lies
A-breakin' my heart, ah
Someday I'm gonna be happy
But I don't know when just now
Lies, lies
A-breakin' my heart
You think that you're such a smart girl
And I'll believe what you say
But who do you think you are, girl
To lead me on this way hey
Lies (ah), lies (yeah baby)
I can't believe a word you say
Lies, lies
Are gonna make you sad someday
Some day you're gonna be lonely
But you won't find me around
Lies, lies
A-breakin' my heart
I said, baby, now (breakin' my heart)
Oh, yeah, you're still breakin' my heart (breakin' my heart)
The Knickerbockers' 1965 hit single "Lies" is a heart-wrenching tune about the pain of being lied to by a lover. The song is about the singer's sense of betrayal and disappointment upon discovering that his partner is unfaithful. The singer expresses his feelings through the repetition of the word "lies" in the chorus, emphasizing the extent of the betrayal he feels. He is hurt that his lover has led him on, making him believe in a future together while secretly being with someone else.
The verses contain hints at the singer's eventual recovery, but it's clear that this revelation has affected him deeply. He uses the phrases "tears" and "breakin' my heart" repeatedly as he reflects on the damage the lies have caused him. The lines "Someday I'm gonna be happy / But I don't know when just now" suggest that the singer hopes to move on from this painful experience, but acknowledges that it may take time.
Overall, "Lies" portrays the toll that dishonesty can take on a relationship and the subsequent emotional fallout. It's a timeless story that many can relate to and it's still a popular song today, over 50 years later.
Line by Line Meaning
Lies, lies, you're tellin' me that you'll be true
You're not being honest with me, even though you say you will be
Lies, lies, That's all I ever get from you
All you ever give me are untruths
Tears, tears, I shed a million tears for you
I've cried a lot because of you and your lies
Tears, tears, And now you're lovin' someone new
Even though I've cried for you, you've moved on to another person
Someday I'm gonna be happy, But I don't know when just now
I hope to be happy in the future, but it's hard to see that happening anytime soon
Lies, lies, A-breakin' my heart
Your lies are hurting me deeply
You think that you're such a smart girl, And I'll believe what you say
You think you can outsmart me and make me believe your lies
But who do you think you are, girl, To lead me on this way hey
You have no right to deceive me like this
Lies, lies, I can't believe a word you say
I have no reason to trust you because you constantly lie
Lies, lies, Are gonna make you sad someday
Your lies will eventually catch up to you and make you unhappy
Some day you're gonna be lonely, But you won't find me around
When you're alone in the future, I won't be there for you because of your lies
I said, baby, now (breakin' my heart)
Your actions are still causing me emotional pain
Oh, yeah, you're still breakin' my heart (breakin' my heart)
Your behavior is still hurting me deeply
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES ANDERSON (ANDY) BYRD, JAMES EUGENE ROBINSON, DUANE (BJORKLUND) STEELE
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