Liar
The Sex 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 Sex Pistols' "Liar" is a song that calls out a deceitful individual who constantly lies and manipulates others for their pleasure. The chorus of the song repeats the word "lie" to emphasize the mistrust and anger the singer feels towards this person. The first verse suggests that the liar in question was given chances to redeem themselves, but continuously chose to lie, leading to the realization that one should have believed their intuition from the start. The lyrics "Should've realized you know what I'll do / You're in suspension, you're a liar" indicate that consequences will be delivered for the liar's actions.
The second verse addresses the frustration and confusion the singer feels towards the liar's behavior, questioning why they never make eye contact and revealing that they betrayed trust to boost their own ego. The lines "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" express the singer's determination to expose the liar and prevent them from continuing to deceive others. The bridge of the song adds a sarcastic tone, stating that the singer finds the liar's lies amusing and has no interest in listening to their explanations.
Line by Line Meaning
Lie lie lie lie you liar
You constantly tell falsehoods and therefore, you are a liar.
You lie lie lie, tell me why
You repeatedly tell lies, so explain the reason behind it.
Tell me why, why d'you have to lie
Share with me the reason you feel the need to constantly fabricate the truth.
Should've realized that you
You should have recognized
Should've told the truth
You should have spoken truthfully.
Should've realized you know what I'll do
You should have known how I would react.
You're in suspension you're a liar
You are being punished and isolated for being a liar.
Now I wanna know, now-now I wanna known why
I am now curious about the reason behind your lies.
You never look me in the face
You are too afraid to maintain eye contact with me.
Broke a confidence just to please your ego
You betrayed someone's trust just to satisfy your own selfish desires.
Should've realized you know what I know
You should have been aware of the fact that I know what you know.
I know where you go everybody you know
I am very aware of the people you associate with and the places you frequent.
I know everything that you do or say
I am fully knowledgeable of all your actions and words.
So when you tell lies I always be in your way
You will never be able to get away with your lies because I will always impede you.
I'm nobody's fool and I know all 'cause I know
I am no gullible person and I am fully aware of everything because of my knowledge.
What I know
The things that I know.
You're a liar
You are a deceitful person.
Lie lie lie lie lie lie liar
You constantly lie, making you a habitual liar.
Lie lie lie lie you liar lie lie lie
Continuously lying is what you do, thus you are a liar.
I think you're funny you're funny ha ha
I find amusing how shamelessly you lie.
I don't need it don't need your blah blah
I do not require nor desire your lies.
Should've realized I don't know what you are
You should have understood that I am unsure of your true character.
You're in suspension
You are currently being punished.
You're a liar
You are a person who lies frequently.
You're lie liar lie
You are a liar of lies.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Walt Disney Music Company, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: GLEN MATLOCK, JOHN LYDON, PAUL THOMAS COOK, STEVE (GB 1) JONES
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