Lies
The Knickerbockers Lyrics


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Lies, lies, you're tellin' me that you'll be true
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
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, 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)

Overall Meaning

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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