Story Behind The Song
i loved this girl and she didn't feel the same. the last time i saw her, i knew that and i wish she would have just lied to me that one time and said she loved me.
Song Description
a tale of denial of the fact that a relationship is ending. the singer thinks it would be better to live a lie than to face reality.
| Song Length |
4:26 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Country - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Diplomatic |
Subject |
Regret, Unrequited Love |
| Similar Artists |
Keith Urban, Beyonce |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Tell Me A Lie (Radio Edit)
Seems like only yesterday, you said you were gonna stay
Now I see your bags are packed, your dad's pulled up out back
They say if you love someone let them go, were they talking bout you and me? I'll never know
Say it real like you mean it, make me feel there's more between us
Say it loud so I can hear, all I want is to be near
Look away before you say, goodbye and tell me a lie
Doesn't seem that long ago, we were dancing, toe to toe
sharing all our plans, wanted everyone to know
Somebody said the truth shall set you free, were they talking bout you and me?
Say it real like you mean it, make me feel there's more between us
Say it loud so I can hear, all I want is to be near
Look away before you say goodbye
Tell me a lie cause that's what I want to hear
Tell me a lie cause that's all I'll have when you're not here
I don't want the truth, tell me a lie
(Solo)
My heart's in the best of health, at least that's what I tell myself
And as you walk away this time, tell me a lie
Say it real like you mean it, make me feel there's more between us
Say it loud so I can hear, all I want is to be near
Look away before you say goodbye
Tell me a lie
Tell me a lie