Dawn
Various Artists Lyrics


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I was trying to find a reason
To tell you that I'm sorry
I've been lying all this while
So that you never worry
Baby, meeting friends or working late
It was just a story
Girl I lied, made you cry
I said my car ran outta gas I had to
Walk till I was late
No reception on the phone tried to
Call but had no change
Baby, I never meant to lie to you
But the truth was hard to face
Girl I tried not to lie

You can call me liar (liar)
I was too weak to face the truth
You can call me liar (liar)
I couldn't tell you I'll leave you soon
Girl I had my reasons believe me
I never wanted to see that you cry
You can call me liar (liar)
I really love you that's why I lied

You can call me liar (liar)
You can call me liar (liar)
You can call me liar (liar)
I really love you that's why I lied

She cut the call when she was on ma phone
When you picked up the line
You got so mad and asked me who's the girl
I'm sleeping with behind
Baby, I had no words to say
So I guess I will try
Not to lie... it's the time...

I said my car ran outta gas I had to
Walk till I was late
No reception on the phone tried to
Call but had no change
Baby, I never meant to lie to you
But the truth was hard to face
Girl I tried not to lie

Girl I never tried to cheat and lie
But I guess I had no choice
Now I guess it's time to say goodbye
So baby hear my voice

I was with my doctor all this time
When I came home late
She said ma brain is dying (dying)
I only got four months to wait
Girl I had my reasons believe me
I never wanna see that you cry
You can call me liar (liar)
I really love you that's why I lied

You can call me liar (liar)
You can call me liar (liar)
You can call me liar (liar)
I really love you that's why I lied...

You can call me liar (liar)
You can call me liar (liar)
You can call me liar (liar)
You can call me liar (liar)
You can call me liar (liar)




You can call me liar (liar)
I really love you that's why I lied...

Overall Meaning

The song "Dawn" by Various Artists portrays a story of a man who realized that he had been lying to his partner all along about where he was going and what he was doing. He tries to find a reason to tell her that he is sorry but is unable to find the words. He admits to telling lies, making her cry, and being weak to face the truth. He tries to justify his actions by saying that he had his reasons for lying, but he never meant to hurt her. He explains that he was seeing a doctor and that his brain is dying, and he only has four months left to live.


The lyrics depict the raw emotions of a man who is trying to apologize for his actions and cover up the truth. The song focuses on the themes of love, loss, and betrayal. The chorus reinforces the message that even though he lied, he did it because he loved her and did not want to see her cry. He is not proud of what he did, but he is trying to make amends and ensure that she understands his perspective.


In conclusion, "Dawn" is a heart-wrenching track that conveys a message of regret and apology. The song talks about the mistakes that one can make in a relationship and the potential consequences that come with it. It also explores the challenges of admitting the truth, even when it's hard. The powerful vocals of the singer, combined with the nostalgic tune of the music, make this a must-listen-to song.


Line by Line Meaning

I was trying to find a reason
I was searching for a justification for my behavior


To tell you that I'm sorry
To express regret for my actions


I've been lying all this while
I have been dishonest for some period of time


So that you never worry
To avoid causing you any distress


Baby, meeting friends or working late
I pretended to be going out with friends or working late


It was just a story
It was just a fabricated tale


Girl I lied, made you cry
My deceit caused you emotional pain


I said my car ran outta gas I had to
I claimed my car ran out of fuel and I had to walk


Walk till I was late
I walked for so long that I ended up being behind schedule


No reception on the phone tried to
There was no signal on my phone so I attempted to call


Call but had no change
I couldn't call because I didn't have enough money for the call


Girl I never meant to lie to you
I didn't have the intention of deceiving you


But the truth was hard to face
But the truth was difficult for me to accept


Girl I tried not to lie
I made an effort not to be dishonest


You can call me liar (liar)
You can refer to me as a deceiver


I was too weak to face the truth
I didn't have the strength to confront the reality


I couldn't tell you I'll leave you soon
I couldn't inform you that I was going to abandon you soon


Girl I had my reasons believe me
I had valid motives, trust me


I really love you that's why I lied
I lied because of how much I loved you


She cut the call when she was on ma phone
She abruptly ended the call when she was on my phone


When you picked up the line
When you answered the call


You got so mad and asked me who's the girl
You became angry and inquired about the other woman


I'm sleeping with behind
Who I am having an affair with


Baby, I had no words to say
My actions left me speechless


So I guess I will try
So I will attempt


Not to lie... it's the time...
To be truthful... now is the time


Girl I never tried to cheat and lie
I didn't intentionally attempt to deceive or cheat


But I guess I had no choice
But I suppose I didn't have any alternatives


Now I guess it's time to say goodbye
Now I think it's time to bid farewell


So baby hear my voice
So please listen to me


I was with my doctor all this time
I was with my physician during this entire period


When I came home late
When I returned home tardy


She said ma brain is dying (dying)
She informed me that my brain is deteriorating


I only got four months to wait
I only have four months left to live


You can call me liar (liar)
You can refer to me as a deceiver


I really love you that's why I lied...
I lied because of how much I loved you




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