http://www.myspace.com/therisingband
2. The Rising are a 4 piece band from Blackburn who have just released their debut album called 'Past Midnight'. Playing the main stage for the 2nd time, The Rising have gone from strength to strength. Check them out at www.therisingonline.com where you can link through to facebook and myspace to listen to their tunes!
3. The Rising were a York-based band formed in 2000, comprising Paul Banks (of Shed Seven), David McKellar (of The 88's), Maxi (of Audioweb) and Stuart Fletcher (of The Seahorses).
Lie To Me
The Rising Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
And I, I don't wanna be your prisoner anymore.
Tell me, tell me you would die for me.
Oh, make me un---.
Save me from captivity.
I've been waiting, waiting for the day that never comes.
I'm still searching for a gleam of something to hold on.
But, I'll compromise.
I want you to lie to me, so I can feel alive.
I want you to trust me, say the words I ---.
It's easy, when you lie to me.
Save me from reality.
I want you to lie, lie to me.
Let me, carry you far away.
From all of this darkness.
I wanna hear you speak my name.
You found the flames, burning inside of me.
You're responsible, for stripping me of all my pride and dignity.
We can't, woman.
You don't understand the scars, I'm hiding.
My heart is like a dagaty, beside your careless hand.
Try, I really wanted you to try.
But, I'll compromise.
I want you to lie to me, so I can feel alive.
I want you to trust me, say the words I ---.
It's easy, when you lie to me.
Save me from reality.
I want you to lie, lie to me, lie to me.
I'm absest.
I need to hide you ---.
Am I the hunter or am I the prier.
Stuck in you at night, and I know.
I'll end up being your sacrifice.
I want you to lie to me, so I can feel alive.
I want you to trust me, say the words I ---.
It's easy, when you lie to me.
Save me from reality.
I want you to lie, lie to me.
Tell me, tell me you would die for me.
The lyrics to The Risingโs song Lie to Me are about a person who is in a painful and suffocating relationship. The first few lines express the desire to not feel the pain anymore and to no longer be controlled by the other person. The singer then pleads with their partner to lie to them, to say the things they want to hear, so they can feel alive and save them from the reality of the situation. They also ask for their partner to trust them and carry them away from the darkness they are currently in. The singer acknowledges that compromise is necessary in any relationship but still seeks assurances from their partner.
The chorus repeats the request for lies as a means of escape from reality. The singer feels that the lies are easy to believe and that they can save them from the captivity of their current relationship. The song ends with the plea once again for their partner to tell them that they would die for them.
Overall, this song is about the complicated and painful emotions that can come with a toxic relationship. The singer is seeking a way to escape their suffering but also acknowledges the difficulty of letting go of someone they care about.
Line by Line Meaning
I, I don't wanna feel this pain, anymore.
I want to escape the emotional pain I'm feeling.
And I, I don't wanna be your prisoner anymore.
I don't want to be trapped in a relationship with you.
Tell me, tell me you would die for me.
Assure me that you love me enough to make the ultimate sacrifice.
Oh, make me un---.
Complete the sentence and promise to make me happy and free again.
Save me from captivity.
Free me from the confinement of this relationship.
I've been waiting, waiting for the day that never comes.
I've been hoping for a change that never happens.
I'm still searching for a gleam of something to hold on.
I'm looking for a reason to continue with this relationship.
Try, I really wanted you to try.
I want you to make an effort to improve our relationship.
But, I'll compromise.
Despite my desires, I'm willing to settle for less.
I want you to lie to me, so I can feel alive.
I want you to deceive me, so I can feel important and loved.
I want you to trust me, say the words I ---.
I want you to trust me and express your love for me.
It's easy, when you lie to me.
I find it more comfortable when you don't tell me the truth.
Save me from reality.
Help me avoid confronting the hardships of real life.
Let me, carry you far away.
Let me take you away from all our problems and stress.
From all of this darkness.
Away from the difficulties and negativity in our lives.
I wanna hear you speak my name.
I want you to show me affection by saying my name.
You found the flames, burning inside of me.
You ignited the passion and desire that was within me.
You're responsible, for stripping me of all my pride and dignity.
You're the reason I feel insignificant and ashamed.
We can't, woman.
We're incompatible and not meant to be together.
You don't understand the scars, I'm hiding.
You don't realize the emotional wounds I'm trying to conceal.
My heart is like a dagaty, beside your careless hand.
You're handling my heart with disregard and causing it pain.
I'm absest.
I'm consumed and fixated on you.
I need to hide you ---.
I feel the urge to keep our relationship a secret or avoid it entirely.
Am I the hunter or am I the prier.
I'm uncertain if I'm chasing after you or being pursued by you.
Stuck in you at night, and I know.
I'm caught up in thoughts of you, even when I'm trying to sleep.
I'll end up being your sacrifice.
I know that our relationship will ultimately hurt me and benefit you.
Contributed by Gabriella D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.