I Lied
adam and the weight Lyrics


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Now that you know how it feels
Write it down in a code no one can steal
Finally found something that's real
But only you know the mass of it's appeal

What good is it to hide?
Everything you've worked for that sits inside
I'm not sure I'll stop to find
When in everyday something steals my eyes

I lied, I love you
I lied, I love you
Whoa, I lied, I love you
Oh well, at least I tried

I'm doing my best to write it down
Just in case I'm ready and the world turns around
And now that they're looking up from the ground
I should do my best not to make a sound

But I can't be quiet for the rest of my life
Not when there's evidence in a shadow of the light
What do you expect me to do?
When I'll always be looking for you

Oh, oh
I lied, I love you
I lied, I love you
Whoa, I lied
Oh, I lied
Whoa, I love you




Oh well, at least I tried
I tried

Overall Meaning

The song "I Lied" by Adam and the Weight is a deeply emotional and introspective piece that explores themes of truth, honesty, and love. The opening lyrics of the song speak to the idea that once we have experienced the true depth of something meaningful, we must protect it at all costs. The reference to writing down this feeling in a code that no one can steal suggests that the singer has found something that is incredibly precious to them, but that they need to keep it hidden from the rest of the world.


The following lines of the song delve deeper into the emotional turmoil of the singer. They question the value of hiding their true feelings and emotions from the world, recognizing that this can only lead to a life of isolation and loneliness. They express a sense of frustration at the prospect of not being understood by others and the feeling that they will never find the love they seek.


The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, as it features the repetition of the line "I lied, I love you." This is a powerful statement in the context of the song, as it suggests that the singer has been dishonest about their feelings towards someone they care deeply about. It's unclear whether this is because they believe that their love will not be reciprocated or if they are hiding their true feelings to protect themselves from potential rejection.


Overall, the song is a moving exploration of complex emotions that will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to express their true feelings or keep them hidden from the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Now that you know how it feels
After experiencing something truly genuine, it's important to remember it and cherish it.


Write it down in a code no one can steal
Preserving the authenticity of something special is crucial because it can never be replicated or stolen by anyone else.


Finally found something that's real
After searching for a genuine connection, it's finally been found, and that feeling is indescribable in its sincerity.


But only you know the mass of its appeal
The beauty of something real is that it only needs to be appreciated by the people who understand its value the most.


What good is it to hide?
Hiding something valuable from the world is pointless, and it's better to share it and have others experience it.


Everything you've worked for that sits inside
The hard work put into something meaningful deserves recognition, and it should never be hidden away.


I'm not sure I'll stop to find
Sometimes the chase for something genuine never ends, and the desire to find more is never fully fulfilled.


When in everyday something steals my eyes
The distractions of everyday life can divert attention away from what truly matters and what's truly important.


I lied, I love you
Despite the struggles of holding onto something real, it's still worth fighting for and loving with all your heart.


Whoa, I lied, I love you
The passion for something real is so strong that it needs to be expressed multiple times.


Oh well, at least I tried
Even if efforts to hold onto something real fail, the attempt and effort put into it is still admirable.


I'm doing my best to write it down
Recording the authenticity of something valuable is important because memories can fade, but written words can last forever.


Just in case I'm ready and the world turns around
Being prepared for the unexpected changes in life is crucial, and having a record of what's truly important can help during those times.


And now that they're looking up from the ground
After experiencing something meaningful, the perspective of the world can shift and become clearer than before.


I should do my best not to make a sound
Maintaining the authenticity of something special sometimes means keeping it private and not drawing attention to it.


But I can't be quiet for the rest of my life
While keeping something special private has its benefits, it's also important to share it with those who will understand its value the most.


Not when there's evidence in a shadow of the light
The beauty of something real shines through even in the darkest moments, and that shines a light on the truth of its authenticity.


What do you expect me to do?
When faced with the truth of something genuine, it's hard to know how to respond or what to do.


When I'll always be looking for you
Even when searching for something meaningful, the pursuit is never fully over because the search for authenticity is ongoing.




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