The original Urge lineup debuted in 1989 with the cassette-only Bust Me Dat Forty, followed a year later by the LP Puttin' the Backbone Back. After the addition of trombonist Matt Kwiatkowski, the group released 1992's Magically Delicious; later the group added trombonist/keyboardist Todd Painter and saxophonist/keyboardist Bill Reiter, and in 1993 recorded the live LP Fat Babies in the Mix. After Herschel and Malecek left the band in 1994, guitarist Jerry Jost and drummer John Pessoni joined the lineup, and subsequent touring with 311 helped The Urge win a number of new fans. The 1995 release of Receiving the Gift of Flavor was so successful that it brought the band to the attention of Epic's Immortal imprint, which reissued the LP in 1996.
After constant touring with the likes of labelmates Korn and Incubus, Master of Styles was released in 1998, containing the hit "Jump Right In" which featured singer Nick Hexum of 311.
Following the release of Too Much Stereo in mid 2000, the band toured for nearly a year before calling it quits. After the annual St. Louis Christmas shows, the Urge disbanded for the first time since they formed in 1987.
The band played several Midwest reunion shows from 2003-2005 that included a headlining spot at Pointfest, a large semi-annual outdoor rock festival in St. Louis. Frontman Steve Ewing has made several solo records while guitarist Jerry Jost formed LucaBrasi, featuring former members of Adair and Helmet. The other members still resided in St. Louis and are involved in several musical projects.
On July 15, 2011, St. Louis' KPNT 105.7 FM proclaimed that the Urge would be headlining Pointfest XXIX on September 10, 2011, marking their sixth festival appearance. The Urge also confirmed that they are once again an active band and they have been recording new music in the studio for several months.
Liar Liar
The Urge Lyrics
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Put your money where your mouth is
But after the shower of words
Id put my money where your mouth is
Yea you really get me going
I actually believe
But the passion really sells
Liar Liar how far will you go
The fires are calling for more
Liar lying is the only truth you know
The fires are calling
You hurt me and confuse me
But I cant stay mad for long
I have never had it in me to really let you go
Your lying is so charming and sincere you cut me down
I suck it in and return the lie
Say I'm ok and I'm alright
Yea you really get me going
I actually believe
But the passion really sells
Liar Liar how far will you go
The fires are calling for more
Liar lying is the only truth you know
The fires are calling
Spare me the wep the more you move the more you sink
The little white lie cut me deeper than you think
Hurt me some more I know you do it for fun
So ill be waiting for the next one
Liar
Im at the edge of my seat
Liar
You'll be speaking through your teeth
You got to stop these lies lies lies
But the passion really sells
Liar Liar how far will you go
The fires are calling for more
Liar lying is the only truth you know
The fires are calling
But the passion really sells
Liar Liar how far will you go
The fires are calling for more
Liar lying is the only truth you know
The fires are calling
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The lyrics to The Urge's song Liar Liar are a depiction of a person in a relationship with someone who has a habit of lying. The persona in the song knows that the person they are in a relationship with is a liar, but they cannot help but believe the lies because the "passion really sells." The opening lines of the song suggest that the persona knows that actions speak louder than words, but they are willing to overlook this advice and put their money where the liar's mouth is. The chorus of the song questions how far the liar is willing to go with their lies, and the persona acknowledges that their lying is the only truth that they know.
The verse "You hurt me and confuse me, but I can't stay mad for long. I have never had it in me to really let you go. Your lying is so charming and sincere you cut me down" is a clear indication of how the lying partner manipulates and controls the persona in the song through their lies. The lines, "Spare me the wep the more you move, the more you sink. The little white lie cut me deeper than you think. Hurt me some more I know you do it for fun. So I'll be waiting for the next one" suggest that the persona in the song is aware that they are being hurt but cannot escape the cycle of manipulation and abuse.
In conclusion, the lyrics to The Urge's song Liar Liar paint a picture of a manipulative relationship where one partner is a habitual liar who uses their lies to manipulate and control their partner. Despite knowing that the lies are damaging, the persona in the song cannot break free from the cycle of abuse.
Line by Line Meaning
Actions speak louder than words
It's more important to do things than to just talk about them
Put your money where your mouth is
Back up your words with actions
But after the shower of words
Despite all the talking
Id put my money where your mouth is
I would act on what you say
Yea you really get me going
You excite me
I actually believe
I trust you
But the passion really sells
Your enthusiasm is convincing
Liar Liar how far will you go
You're lying and I wonder how long it will continue
The fires are calling for more
Your lies are fueling a desire for more
Liar lying is the only truth you know
You only know how to lie
You hurt me and confuse me
Your lies have caused me pain and confusion
But I cant stay mad for long
I forgive you quickly
I have never had it in me to really let you go
I can't bring myself to leave you because your lying is so convincing
Your lying is so charming and sincere you cut me down
Your lies are so well-delivered that they hurt me
I suck it in and return the lie
I pretend to believe your lies and lie back to you
Say I'm ok and I'm alright
Pretend that I'm fine
Spare me the wep the more you move the more you sink
Stop crying because the more you do, the worse it gets
The little white lie cut me deeper than you think
Even a small lie from you hurts me more than you know
Hurt me some more I know you do it for fun
I know you enjoy hurting me with your lies
So ill be waiting for the next one
I'm prepared for your next lie
Im at the edge of my seat
I'm anxious and expectant
You'll be speaking through your teeth
You're lying again
You got to stop these lies lies lies
You need to stop lying
The fires are calling
The desire for more lies is growing
Contributed by Reagan T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
VinceVentura
2021 great song.. great band!
WunHunDread
awesome song, good quality, thx for the post