Mishra, a straight edger and ex-Marxist, often incorporates political concerns in his songs veiled in terms of personal relationships (as in his only hit). After a troubled working relationship with EMI Records, Mishra was dropped from the label in 1997 and since then has gone back to working with indie labels like Parasol Records. His last album, 2000's Peek & Poke, received moderately enthusiastic reviews but sold pitifully compared to his major label work.
In 2005 White Town contributed the song "The PNAC Cabal" to the charity album "Voyces United for UNHCR" (Voyces United for UNHCR (disc 1)).
In October 2006 White Town released a new album, Don't Mention The War on Mishra's own label, Bzangy Records.
Lie Lie Lie
White Town Lyrics
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I am drowning in your face
Oh please don't say you know how this feels
Oh, please don't say you care what I reveal
You will say that people know
And I will say that they don't try
And you will say that people hurt
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
Lie, lie, lie
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
Lie, lie, lie
Help me i'm falling down to Earth
I am losing my self worth
Since you went away how can I survive
Since you went away i can't be alive
And you will say that people laugh
And I will say they never cry
And you will say that people choose
And all I say that people do is
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
Lie, lie, lie
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
Lie, lie, lie
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
Lie, lie, lie
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
Lie, lie, lie There's nothing to
But tell me what you
Think about "Bewitched", Anyway
'Cause I have to go soon, I'm on the
It's wonderful! It's really good!
No, don't say that
I can't put that on the album why not?
It just sounds too gushy it's fucking crap
(both laughing) that's better
The song "Lie Lie Lie" by White Town is a emotional ballad about heartbreak and betrayal. The singer is lost and hurt, drowning in the memories of the person who left them. They implore the person who hurt them not to say they understand how they feel, because they have no idea. The singer believes that people in general don't try to understand or empathize, they hurt others and deceive them. The haunting chorus repeats the word "lie" over and over, emphasizing the betrayal and deceit experienced by the singer.
The second verse reveals that the singer's self-worth has been shattered since their loved one left. They feel like they cannot survive without them and wonder how to continue living. The singer argues that people don't cry, they only laugh, and that they don't have a choice in the matter - all they can do is lie. The song ends with an exchange between the singer and another person, which suggests that the singer is a musician trying to create an album. The exchange is lighthearted, but it also reveals that the singer is grappling with artistic integrity and the fear of vulnerability, perhaps mirroring the feelings expressed in the rest of the song.
Overall, "Lie Lie Lie" is a somber song that delves into the pain of betrayal and the difficulty of emotional honesty. It highlights the sense of futility and disillusionment often felt when trust is broken and reveals the struggle of trying to create art that is both authentic and marketable.
Line by Line Meaning
Help me i'm falling into space
I'm feeling lost and adrift in the vastness of my emotions.
I am drowning in your face
Your presence overwhelms me, and I can't see anything else.
Oh please don't say you know how this feels
Don't try to dismiss or invalidate my pain by claiming to understand it better than I do.
Oh, please don't say you care what I reveal
Don't pretend to be interested in my thoughts and feelings out of obligation or pity.
You will say that people know
You will claim that others can relate to my struggles.
And I will say that they don't try
However, I don't believe that they truly make an effort to understand me.
And you will say that people hurt
You will argue that others have their own emotional pain that they inflict on me.
And all I say that people do is
Yet from my perspective, all they seem to do is:
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
Deceive, deceive, deceive, deceive, deceive, deceive, deceive.
Lie, lie, lie
Lie, lie, lie.
Help me i'm falling down to Earth
I'm struggling to come back to reality and find my footing again after being emotionally overwhelmed.
I am losing my self worth
My self-esteem is plummeting, and I feel worthless.
Since you went away how can I survive
Without you, I'm struggling to cope with my emotions and find the strength to live.
Since you went away i can't be alive
My life feels empty, and I can't seem to find purpose or happiness.
And you will say that people laugh
You will argue that others find joy and humor in difficult situations.
And I will say they never cry
But I don't believe that they truly understand or empathize with my pain.
And you will say that people choose
You will suggest that others have control over their emotional reactions and decisions.
And all I say that people do is
But from my experience, all they seem to do is:
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
Deceive, deceive, deceive, deceive, deceive, deceive, deceive.
Lie, lie, lie
Lie, lie, lie.
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
Deceive, deceive, deceive, deceive, deceive, deceive, deceive.
Lie, lie, lie
Lie, lie, lie.
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
Deceive, deceive, deceive, deceive, deceive, deceive, deceive.
Lie, lie, lie
Lie, lie, lie.
There's nothing to
There's no substance or meaning to what we're discussing.
But tell me what you
But I'm still curious to hear your opinion.
Think about "Bewitched", Anyway
What are your thoughts on the show "Bewitched," by the way?
'Cause I have to go soon, I'm on the
I'm running out of time, and I need to go soon.
It's wonderful! It's really good!
I think the show is great! I really enjoy it!
No, don't say that
No, don't express your positive opinion--it's not what I want to hear.
I can't put that on the album why not?
I can't include that kind of enthusiasm on my upcoming album--it doesn't fit with the themes I'm exploring.
It just sounds too gushy it's fucking crap
It comes across as excessively sentimental and superficial--it's not worth featuring.
(both laughing) that's better
(shared laughter) That's a more authentic and fitting response.
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