Liar
The Original Pistols Lyrics
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You lie lie lie, tell me why
Tell me why, why d'you have to lie
Should've realized that you
Should've told the truth
Should've realized you know what I'll do
You're in suspension you're a liar
Now I wanna know, now-now I wanna known why
You never look me in the face
Broke a confidence just to please your ego
Should've realized you know what I know
You're in suspension you're a liar
I know where you go everybody you know
I know everything that you do or say
So when you tell lies I always be in your way
I'm nobody's fool and I know all 'cause I know
What I know
You're in suspension you're a liar
You're a liar
You're a liar
Lie lie lie lie lie lie liar
Lie lie lie lie you liar lie lie lie
I think you're funny you're funny ha ha
I don't need it don't need your blah blah
Should've realized I don't know what you are
You're in suspension
You're in suspension
You're in suspension
You're a liar
You're a liar
You're lie liar lie
The Original Pistols's song "Liar" speaks of the frustration of interacting with someone who constantly lies. The repeated phrase "lie lie lie lie you liar" emphasizes the dishonesty and deceitfulness of the person being addressed. The chorus poses the question, "Why d'you have to lie?" as a way of challenging the individual's behavior and seeking an explanation for it.
The song suggests that the singer once had some level of trust or confidence in the person they are addressing, but that this has been broken due to their lies. The lines "Broke a confidence just to please your ego" and "Should've realized you know what I know" imply that the liar has not only been dishonest, but has also betrayed the singer's trust by sharing sensitive information without permission.
Overall, the song is a sharp critique of dishonesty and the damage it can cause to relationships. By repeatedly emphasizing the word "liar" and describing the liar as being in "suspension," the song creates a palpable sense of tension and frustration that will be relatable to anyone who has experienced the frustration of dealing with someone who cannot tell the truth.
Line by Line Meaning
Lie lie lie lie you liar
You keep lying, and that makes you a liar
You lie lie lie, tell me why
You keep lying, so let me know why
Tell me why, why d'you have to lie
Give me a reason why you have to keep lying
Should've realized that you
You should have known that
Should've told the truth
You should have been honest
Should've realized you know what I'll do
You should have known that I will take action
You're in suspension you're a liar
You are being held back and not believed because you are a liar
Now I wanna know, now-now I wanna known why
I want to know the reason now
You never look me in the face
You can't look me in the eye and be truthful
Broke a confidence just to please your ego
You betrayed a trust just to feel better about yourself
Should've realized you know what I know
You should have been aware that I knew the truth
I know where you go everybody you know
I am aware of your whereabouts and your relationships
I know everything that you do or say
I am aware of all your actions and words
So when you tell lies I always be in your way
When you lie, I will be there to expose you
I'm nobody's fool and I know all 'cause I know
I am not easily tricked, and I am informed
What I know
I know the truth
You're in suspension you're a liar
You are still not believed because you keep lying
You're a liar
You keep lying
Lie lie lie lie lie lie liar
You keep lying, and that makes you a liar
Lie lie lie lie you liar lie lie lie
You keep lying, and that makes you a liar
I think you're funny you're funny ha ha
I find it amusing that you think you can get away with lying
I don't need it don't need your blah blah
I am not interested in hearing your lies
Should've realized I don't know what you are
You should have known that I cannot trust you
You're in suspension
You are not believed
You're a liar
You keep lying
You're lie liar lie
You keep lying
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Paul Thomas Cook, Stephen Philip Jones, John Lydon, Glen Matlock
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