Why Lie

Story Behind The Song

Just having a between-takes conversation with Tommy and the phrase "Why lie?" appeared. The next day he asked, "Did you write it yet?" My response: "Pretty much...."

Song Description

It's so much harder to keep lies straight than to just tell the truth.

Song Length 2:46 Genre Pop - Rock
Tempo Medium Fast (131 - 150) Lead Vocal Female Vocal
Mood Tense Subject Relationship, Philosophy
Language English

Lyrics

V1: Remember when I met you
You said I'd never forget you
You'd be my one and only
I'd never be lonely
Even then I knew it wasn't true
Shame on me - shame on you
Now look me in the eye
Why lie?

V2: Your promise to be true
Turned out to be a lot like you
So pretty on the outside
Just a little shitty on the inside
I'm a big girl - I can take it
You don't have to fake it
Be a stand-up kind of guy
Why lie?

Bridge: Don't tell me what you think I want to hear
Let me set you straight - make it clear
The greatest gift you can give to me
Is pure unadulterated honesty

V3: Well, I've got news for you
I have a few confessions too
Not really lies
More like secrets in disguise
If I'm gonna talk the talk
I better walk the walk
I've got nothing to hide
Why lie?
Look me in the eye
Why lie?

Lyrics Jill Detroit Music Jill Detroit
Producer Bill Bentley Productions Performance Jill Detroit, vocals; Bill Bentley, all instruments
Label Independent
This track is on 5 Member Playlists
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