Sweet Lies
Usher Lyrics


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Whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa (why you lie to me)
Whoa whoa whoa (you was everything I needed)
Whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa (I can't go on) (I gotta know when it is true)
Sweet lies, girl (listen)
(Verse one)
My stomach aches and sweat in my palms
This is so sudden (what I'm supposed to do?)
I thought that love calls between our hearts
We're truly touching (be careful what you ask for)
(B-Section)
One day I'll meet that special girl
Just for me
She'll have open ears
She won't ignore me
I'll bet I'll meet some special girl
She'll save the day
And she'll get it (ohhhhhhh)
When I say girl
(Hook)
I don't want to go on
In this life
Wondering why
Why
I'd rather the bitter truth
When it comes to you
Than those sweet lies
Lies (sweet lies)
(Verse Two)
Why oh why this song
Don't you love me (I love you, put that on everything)
Well maybe where I went wrong
Was callin you honey (shorty, shawty, don't matter)
(B-Section)
One day I'll meet that special girl
Just for me
She'll have open ears
She won't ignore me
I'll bet I'll meet some special girl
She'll save the day
And she'll get it (ohhhhhhh)
When I say girl
(Hook)
I don't want to go on
In this life
Wondering why
Why
I'd rather the bitter truth
When it comes to you
Than those sweet lies
Lies (sweet lies)
(Bridge)
Ohhhhhhh (what I'm supposed to do)
Ohhhhhhh (sit around herea ll day thinking about this)
(man please)
Ohhhhhhh (I'm lacing up my bathing apes)
Then I'm out
I'm out to night
You'll see
(Verse 3)
I bet it was sweet on your lips
When you told me (let me show you)
Ayay (it hurt me)
My heart is just twisting slowly
(I let you do) no one to hold me
(B-Section)
One day I'll meet that special girl
Just for me
She'll have open ears
She won't ignore me
I'll bet I'll meet some special girl
She'll save the day
And she'll get it (ohhhhhhh)
When I say girl
(Hook)
I don't want to go on
In this life
Wondering why
Why
I'd rather the bitter truth
When it comes to you
Than those sweet lies
Lies (sweet lies)
Vanessa Marquez:
I'm sorry I messed up on you, baby
Usher:
I heard it a million times, baby
Don't you lie to me, baby
Vanessa Marquez:
And I promise I won't lie to you again
Usher:




Don't you lie, don't you lie to me baby (yeah)
Woahhhh

Overall Meaning

The song "Sweet Lies" by Usher featuring Vanessa Marquez is a heartbreak song about feeling deceived and lied to in a relationship. The singer expresses his feelings of betrayal and disappointment, questioning why his partner chose to deceive him instead of telling him the truth. The chorus of the song reiterates the idea that although the truth may be bitter, it is always better than sweet lies. The powerful and expressive instrumentals complement the lyrics and the emotions conveyed in the song.


The song begins with the singer feeling uneasy and anxious about the relationship, as he struggles to understand why his partner lied to him. He recalls the moments when he thought love calls between their hearts, and when they were truly touching, but now he is left feeling deceived and alone. The second verse features a conversation between the singer and his partner, where the latter promises not to lie again, but the singer cannot trust her anymore. The song ends with a resolve to move on from the relationship and not let the deception affect him anymore.


One interesting fact about the song is that it was produced by Jermaine Dupri, who has worked with Usher on various other hit tracks. Another notable fact is that Vanessa Marquez, the featured artist, was an actress who played the character Wendy on the medical drama, "ER." Additionally, the song was featured in the soundtrack of the 2005 film "Hitch," which starred Will Smith.


Line by Line Meaning

Whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa (why you lie to me)
Questioning why the person he loves is lying to him.


Whoa whoa whoa (you was everything I needed)
Expressing the importance he placed on this relationship.


Whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa (I can't go on) (I gotta know when it is true)
Feeling unable to continue with the relationship without honesty.


Sweet lies, girl (listen)
Calling out the other person for the lies they've been telling and asking them to listen.


My stomach aches and sweat in my palms
Feeling anxious and uncomfortable due to the lies in the relationship.


This is so sudden (what I'm supposed to do?)
Feeling blindsided by the dishonesty in this relationship and unsure of how to proceed.


I thought that love calls between our hearts
Believing that love is supposed to be honest and true.


We're truly touching (be careful what you ask for)
Feeling that maybe the truth is not what he truly wanted and warning others to be careful with what they ask for.


One day I'll meet that special girl
Looking forward to the possibility of finding someone honest and trustworthy.


Just for me She'll have open ears
Hoping that this special someone will be able to communicate honestly.


She won't ignore me
Hoping for someone who will listen and respect his feelings.


She'll save the day And she'll get it (ohhhhhhh)
Hopeful that this person will understand his perspective and help solve problems in the relationship.


When I say girl
Referring to this special person he hopes to find.


I don't want to go on In this life Wondering why Why
Expressing a desire for honesty instead of wondering why there are lies in the relationship.


I'd rather the bitter truth When it comes to you Than those sweet lies Lies (sweet lies)
Preferring to know the truth, even if it hurts, over being lied to.


Why oh why this song Don't you love me (I love you, put that on everything)
Wondering why the other person wouldn't love him if he loves them so much.


Well maybe where I went wrong Was callin you honey (shorty, shawty, don't matter)
Speculating that referring to the other person with terms of endearment may have been a mistake.


Ohhhhhhh (what I'm supposed to do)
Expressing frustration and confusion about what to do with the relationship.


Ohhhhhhh (sit around herea ll day thinking about this)
Feeling stuck and consumed by the dishonesty in the relationship.


Ohhhhhhh (I'm lacing up my bathing apes)
Getting ready to leave and move on from the relationship.


Then I'm out I'm out to night You'll see
Making it clear that he's leaving and won't be back tonight.


I bet it was sweet on your lips When you told me (let me show you) Ayay (it hurt me)
Reflecting on how the lies were likely easy for the other person to say, but hurt him deeply.


My heart is just twisting slowly (I let you do) no one to hold me
Feeling heartbroken and alone due to the dishonesty in the relationship.


And I promise I won't lie to you again Don't you lie, don't you lie to me baby (yeah) Woahhhh
The other person promises not to lie again, and he is telling them not to lie to him in the future.




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PHARRELL L WILLIAMS, CHAD HUGO

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Toya Lee

still listening in 2019...Neptunes are so under-rated ...awesome production :)

Superjodokus

november 2022!

Samori Hayes

Anyone who knows music knows Chad & Pharrell are the GOATS!

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WHAT!!!!!????????? UNDERRATED??????!!!!

Freddye Jean Carter

2022!! Here!!! Sweet lies girl

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2022*

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Richie Rich

That neptune bridge between 2:36 and 2:52 pure genius, the neptunes production and bridges are the best ever !!!!!

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Richie Thake super Facts

KENYCITY

AMAZING!!! Usher needs a whole album by Neptunes, like they use to do with Kelis. He's perfect for them! Much better tan that Moving Mountains crap he put out! A lot of the songs the Neptunes produced for Usher and Justin were supposedly for Michael Jackson, who declined their songs, STUPID!!!

primesniper14

This is my first time hearing this song, Why wasnt this big? This is amazing!!!!

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