Iβd Be Lying
lily rose Lyrics
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And you ain't the reason I'm drinkin'
Tell my mama when she calls
"I'm okay" and I think she believes me
But I'm just sayin' what you're supposed to say when a heart breaks
Yeah, 'cause if I'm being honest, if I had it my way
Every night like I used to
I'd rewind to twist off wine
And candlelight in your living room
But if you walked into this bar tonight
I'd see your friends and you'd see mine
You walk up, smilin', ask me how I've been
I'd say I'm fine, but I'd be lying
I'd be lying if I told you that your number
Don't still got a red heart next to it
When that first kiss song comes on, hey
I don't lose it when I listen to it
I tell myself, that I'm all good but if I could
I'd be lying right beside ya
Every night like I used to
I'd rewind to twist off wine
And candlelight in your living room
But if you walked into this bar tonight
I'd see your friends and you'd see mine
You walk up, smilin', ask me how I've been
I'd say I'm fine, but I'd be lying
Yeah I'm just saying what you're supposed to say when a heart breaks
'Cause if I had it my way
I'd be lying right beside ya
Every night like I used to
I'd rewind to twist off wine
Candlelight in your living room
But if you walked into this bar tonight
I'd see your friends and you'd see mine
You walk up, smilin', ask me how I've been
I'd say I'm fine, but I'd be lying
But I'd be lying
The lyrics of Lily Rose's song "I'd Be Lying" depict a person grappling with the aftermath of a breakup and struggling to move on. The singer confesses to their close ones that they are coping well and everything is fine, but in reality, they are deeply affected by the heartbreak. They acknowledge the societal expectation to put on a brave face and pretend that they are not hurting, even though deep down, they long to be with their former lover.
The singer reminisces about the intimate moments they shared with their ex-partner, yearning to go back in time and relive those cherished memories. They vividly imagine scenarios where they are still together, enjoying each other's company, but are aware that these fantasies are just wishful thinking. Despite trying to convince themselves that they are okay and moving forward, the singer admits that they are not being entirely truthful with themselves or others.
The song highlights the lingering attachment and nostalgia the singer feels towards their past relationship, evidenced by the sentimental value they still place on their ex's contact information and special moments shared together. They find it difficult to let go of the emotional connection they once had, especially when triggered by nostalgic music or the possibility of running into their ex at a familiar place like a bar. Even though they try to convince themselves that they are fine, deep down, they know that they would be lying if they claimed to have moved on completely.
In the final verses, the singer repeats their desire to be back in the arms of their former lover, sharing intimate moments and feeling the warmth of their presence once again. Despite the facade they put up for others and themselves, the singer acknowledges that the longing and love they still hold for their ex are undeniable. The internal conflict between moving on and holding onto the past is palpable throughout the song, as the singer grapples with the bittersweet longing for a lost love that continues to linger in their heart.
Line by Line Meaning
I tell my friends that I've been sleepin'
I pretend to my friends that I have been sleeping well, even though I am struggling.
And you ain't the reason I'm drinkin'
I tell them that you are not the reason I am drinking, but you actually are.
Tell my mama when she calls
When my mom calls, I tell her everything is okay.
"I'm okay" and I think she believes me
I say 'I'm okay' to her, and I believe she trusts my words.
But I'm just sayin' what you're supposed to say when a heart breaks
I am just saying what is expected of me when going through a heartbreak.
Yeah, 'cause if I'm being honest, if I had it my way
In reality, if I could choose, I would want to be with you.
I'd be lying right beside ya
I would be lying next to you.
Every night like I used to
Every night like we used to be together.
I'd rewind to twist off wine
I'd go back in time to those nights of drinking wine with you.
And candlelight in your living room
The warm glow of candles in your living room.
But if you walked into this bar tonight
If you walked into this bar right now.
I'd see your friends and you'd see mine
We would see each other's friends around us.
You walk up, smilin', ask me how I've been
You approach me with a smile and ask how I have been.
I'd say I'm fine, but I'd be lying
I would say I am okay, but it would be a lie.
Yeah I'm just saying what you're supposed to say when a heart breaks
Once again, I am just following the expected script for a broken heart.
'Cause if I had it my way
Because if I had my choice.
I'd be lying if I told you that your number
I would be lying if I said I don't still have your number saved.
Don't still got a red heart next to it
With a red heart emoji next to it.
When that first kiss song comes on, hey
When that song we shared our first kiss to starts playing.
I don't lose it when I listen to it
I don't lose my composure when I hear it.
I tell myself, that I'm all good but if I could
I reassure myself that I am okay, but deep down I know I'm not.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jordan Minton, Lily Rose, Matthew Dragstrem
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Momog4329
tell my friends that I've been sleepin'
You ain't the reason I'm drinkin'
Tell my mama when she calls
"I'm okay" and I think she believes me
But I'm just sayin' what you're supposed to say when a heart breaks
Yeah, 'cause if I'm being honest, if I had it my way
I've been lying right beside you every night like I used to
I'd rewind, the taste of wine and candlelight in your living room
But if you walked into this bar tonight
I'd see your friends and you'd see mine
You'd walk up smilin' and ask me how I've been
I'd say, "I'm fine", but I'd been lying
I've been lying if I told you that your number
Don't still got a red heart next to it
When that first kiss song comes on, uh
I don't lose it when I listen to it
I tell myself that I'm all good, but if I could
I've been lying right beside you every night like I used to
I'd rewind, the taste of wine and candlelight in your living room
But if you walked into this bar tonight
I'd see your friends and you'd see mine
You'd walk up smilin' and ask me how I've been
I'd say, "I'm fine", but I'd been lying
Yeah, I'm just sayin' what you're supposed to say when a heart breaks
'Cause if I had it my way
I've been lying right beside you every night like I used to
I'd rewind, the taste of wine and candlelight in your living room
But if you walked into this bar tonight
I'd see your friends and you'd see mine
You'd walk up smilin' and ask me how I've been
I'd say, "I'm fine", but I'd been lying
But I'd been lying
Angelica Lister
Another great song!! I love it!!! Lily could sing the encyclopedia and make it sound amazing!! I just love her voice!!! β€π₯°β€
Dawn Housewright
Well she's pretty famous so I'd say she is. Least she doesn't have to use autotune l8ke some of these artists
Angelica Lister
@Dylan Batchelor To each their own... I guess!?!?
Dylan Batchelor
Lol she's not THAT good.
Lisa Knapp
@Angelica Lister Ha KY is my orig
Home town so that is not a streach by no means. 98 miles from Louisville really
Angelica Lister
@Lisa Knapp I agree 100% with you, Lisa!! I felt the same way... thank goodness for TikTok!! It was how I first saw & heard her voice! Since the first time, I've been sprung!!! Lmao. If she ever comes to Ky my gf & I will be right there front row also! Lily Rose is just that damn amazing!!! π₯°β€β€β€β€
Tracy Vogt
Every single song π₯. Cannot imagine not listening to your music! Get it girl!!!
Brandy Crystal
lilly Rose go in soo hard on this right here, straight up BANGER! He aint like all them bangers who just be usin that AUTHENTICVIEWS to glow up and go HARD on this
Brandy Crystal
@Dawn Housewright lol yeah
Dawn Housewright
I sincerely hope you know that she's a female