liar
Three Dog Night Feat. London Symphony Orchestra Lyrics
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If you want me to stay
Nothing you could do
That could turn me away
Hanging on anyway
Believing the things you say
Being the fool
You've taken my life
So take my soul
That's what you said
And I believed it all
I wanna be with you
Long as you want me to
But don't move away
Ain't that what you said?
Ain't that what you said?
Ain't that what you said?
Liar
Liar, liar
We have seen no night
We have seen no day
If I ever leave
Would you want me to stay?
You can believe in me
I won't believe it
I won't let you go
Ain't that what you said?
Ain't that what you said?
Ain't that what you said?
Liar
Liar, liar
Liar
You've taken my life
So take my soul
That's what you said
But who are we to know?
I wanna be with you
Long as you want me to
But don't move away
Ain't that what you said?
Ain't that what you said?
Ain't that what you said?
Liar
Liar, liar
The lyrics of Three Dog Night’s “Liar” depict a person who is deeply in love with someone who is manipulative and dishonest. The singer confesses that they believe everything the other person says, even when they know that they are lying. The singer is willing to give everything to the other person, including their life and soul, but the other person continues to deceive them. Despite this, the singer is unable to leave the relationship because they are desperately in love with the other person. The chorus of the song, “liar, liar,” is a direct attack on the other person’s dishonesty and manipulation.
The song portrays the feeling of being trapped in a toxic relationship where the other person always seems to have control, but the lyrics also suggest the singer’s determination to keep the relationship going. Even though the other person has taken everything from them, including their life and soul, the singer is still willing to be with them as long as they want. The repetition of the phrase “Ain’t that what you said?” in the chorus suggests the singer’s disbelief and disappointment that the other person has not kept their promises.
Overall, “Liar” portrays the complicated and often painful nature of love, especially when it is mixed with deceit and manipulation. The singer is torn between their burning desire to be with the other person and their frustration at being lied to constantly.
Line by Line Meaning
I won't ever leave
I will stay with you no matter what
If you want me to stay
My loyalty to you is unwavering
Nothing you could do
There is no action that you could take to make me leave
That could turn me away
I'm committed to this relationship and nothing will change my mind
Hanging on anyway
I'm holding on to this relationship despite your behavior
Believing the things you say
I trust you and take your words to heart
Being the fool
I may be naive, but I still believe in us
You've taken my life
You have a significant influence on my life
So take my soul
You have my heart and soul
That's what you said
You made promises of love and commitment
And I believed it all
I put my trust in you and accepted your words as true
I wanna be with you
I desire to be with you
Long as you want me to
I will stay by your side as long as you want me to
But don't move away
Please don't leave me, I need you in my life
Ain't that what you said?
You promised to be with me forever, didn't you?
Liar
You lied to me and broke your promises
Liar, liar
You are a habitual liar and I can no longer trust you
We have seen no night
Our love is always in the light
We have seen no day
Our love is always in the darkness
You can believe in me
You can trust me
I won't believe it
I no longer trust you
I won't let you go
I'm holding on to this relationship despite my doubts
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Written by: Russ Ballard
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@sarraceno58
One of the better groups of the 70's. Rest in peace Cory Wells.
@maureenobrien8081
In my opinion, this is the best song from the best concert that I ever had the pleasure of listening to!
@TCubillas
Great song! Written by Kevin Bowe and performed with his band Okemah Prophets. This was later covered by Three Dog Night! 💯🤘🎵
@ElsaBorzoi
Oh THANK YOU! One of my very favorite Three Dog Night songs.
@ericobrien6013
This is one of my favorites. Even though it's country-like.
@ulf5968
Sault Ste Marie Michigan I have been there several Times. Love this song
@judydavis1840
ulf5968 live her in Sault Ste. Marie.
@marymary49
HE sings this song as good as 30 years ago! Bravo!
@mansurazeez2229
Michael Allsup on fire with his double neck guitar! 👍
@marymary49
Love this song !!