Lie To Me
Wrenn Lyrics
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yesterday and today
and all of my tomorrows
Lie to me
Lie to me
press your fingers on the window to feel your heart beating
I won't break it
you won't say it
and I've learned that the truth don't always set you free
so take it back
I'll gladly give it back
because I don't think I could take one more heartbreak
Lie to me
between the drags on all your cigarettes
blow this all away
like the smoke on your breath
honestly I didn't ask for your honesty
and I've learned that the truth don't always set you free
so take it back
I'll gladly give it back
cus I don't think I could take one more goddam heartbreak
play for me
pretty tunes pretty words
drown me in your music
they won't know it
that we've been broken
so take it back
I'll gladly give it back
because I don't think I could take one more heartbreak
take it back
take it back
lie to me
Wrenn's song Lie to Me is a poignant representation of the complexities of relationships and the desperate desire to avoid further heartbreak. The opening lines "Lie to me yesterday and today and all of my tomorrows, Lie to me" sets the tone with a plea for lies instead of the truth. The singer wants someone to tell her what she wants to hear instead of the brutal honesty that often accompanies romantic relationships.
The line "I've learned that the truth don't always set you free" speaks to the idea that sometimes the truth can be painful and cause even more problems. This is common in relationships, where the truth can lead to misunderstandings or emotional reactions that may make things worse. The chorus "take it back, I'll gladly give it back" reinforces the singer's desire to avoid the truth and the pain that comes with it.
The bridge "play for me pretty tunes pretty words, drown me in your music, they won't know it that we've been broken" represents the idea that sometimes music and false happiness can act as a band-aid for deeper wounds. The singer wants someone to distract her and provide temporary joy instead of facing the harsh reality of heartbreak.
Overall, Lie to Me is a powerful representation of both the desire for and consequences of avoiding the truth in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Lie to me
Tell me whatever you want, even if it's not true
yesterday and today
and all of my tomorrows
I want you to keep lying to me forever
press your fingers on the window to feel your heart beating
Put your hand on the window to show me that you're alive
I won't break it
you won't say it
I won't question your lies, and you won't tell me the truth
honestly I didn't ask for your honesty
and I've learned that the truth don't always set you free
so take it back
I'll gladly give it back
because I don't think I could take one more heartbreak
I don't really want the truth, because it hurts too much
between the drags on all your cigarettes
blow this all away
like the smoke on your breath
Take away the pain with smoke and lies
play for me
pretty tunes pretty words
drown me in your music
they won't know it
that we've been broken
Let's hide our pain with beautiful music and lyrics, so nobody else knows we're broken
take it back
take it back
lie to me
If you accidentally tell the truth, take it back and keep lying to me
Contributed by Adalyn V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.