Lie
Viaa Lyrics

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Love is in the door
Do the things that we want to
And the lies that I tell you
Can be forgiven

You don't seem to know
And it's not worth holdin' on to
But you're not here when I need you

And I don't wanna let you know

Oh, try now, can it be
Nobody knows but me
I'm tired, you're tired
We can't sleep
Every sweet lie
Something to get you by
Ain't gonna last, baby
And I can't wait

I ain't livin' a lie
Wait
I ain't livin' a lie
Hey
I ain't livin' a lie
Wait
I ain't livin' a lie
Hey

In this quiet storm
Do you hear when I call you?
Or have I gone and lost you
To the rhythm?

I don't wanna know
If you're not worth holdin' onto
But you're not here when I need you
But I don't wanna let you know

Oh, try now, can it be
Nobody knows but me
I'm tired, you're tired
We can't sleep
Every sweet lie
Something to get you by
Ain't gonna last, baby
And I can't wait

I ain't livin' a lie
Wait
I ain't livin' a lie
Hey
I ain't livin' a lie
Wait
I ain't livin' a lie
Hey

Still tell me
I ain't livin' a lie
Wait
I ain't livin' a lie
Hey
I ain't livin' a lie
Wait
I ain't livin' a lie
Hey

So tell me
I ain't livin' a lie
Wait (tell me)
I ain't livin' a lie
Hey (tell me)
I ain't livin' a lie
Wait (tell me)

I ain't livin' a lie
Hey

Overall Meaning

The song "Lie" by Viaa addresses the struggle of being in an unfulfilling relationship and living a lie. The opening lyrics "Love is in the door, do the things that we want to" imply that the couple is together physically but there is a dishonesty to their relationship. Viaa admits to telling lies, but hopes that they can be forgiven. Despite the love that seems to exist, the singer feels that her partner is not present when she needs them, and therefore, she keeps her true feelings hidden.

In the chorus, Viaa tries to justify the lies they've been telling themselves and each other. She pleads with her partner to try and understand that "nobody knows but me" and suggests that they keep telling each other the sweet lies they want to hear to get by. However, she knows that this is not a sustainable solution and the lies will eventually catch up with them.

The second verse suggests that there might have been a disconnect between the couple. The singer asks if her partner can hear her calling out through the "quiet storm" or if she has lost them to the rhythm, meaning that maybe they have grown apart. Despite this, Viaa still struggles to let go and holds on to something that may not be worth it. The song ends with a plea for honesty and an admission that living a lie is not a sustainable way of life.

Overall, "Lie" is a powerful ballad about the dangers of living a dishonest and unfulfilling relationship. It acknowledges the struggle of holding on and finding the strength to let go. Through its emotional lyrics, it encourages listeners to choose honesty and self-respect in their relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

Love is in the door
Love is around, present in our lives

Do the things that we want to
We should pursue what makes us happy and fulfilled

And the lies that I tell you
I have been dishonest with you

Can be forgiven
I hope that you can find it in your heart to forgive me

You don't seem to know
You are not aware of what I am going through

And it's not worth holdin' on to
It may not be worth it to hold onto this relationship

But you're not here when I need you
You are not present when I need you the most

And I don't wanna let you know
I do not want to admit that I need you

Oh, try now, can it be
Let's try to make it work, is it possible?

Nobody knows but me
No one else is aware of what we are going through

I'm tired, you're tired
We are both exhausted from trying so hard