Story Behind The Song
This is in the mode of cooler Steely Dan tracks and Michael-McDonald-era Doobie Bros. One of our few tracks with a real horn section.
Song Description
A young guy steps back to assess his high-living relationship with his erstwhile girlfriend. He decides that, although she seems to be having more fun than he is, he wants more of whatever it is she's got to offer.
| Song Length |
4:22 |
Genre |
Rock - Progressive Rock, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Floating |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Disconcerted |
Subject |
Suspicion, Dysfunctional Relations |
| Similar Artists |
Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1970 - 1979 |
| |
Lyrics
v.
I know what you're using, baby
Lipstick and cocaine
I won't be refusing, baby
Feeling no pain -- just don't complain
c.
Lie to me _ everything's all right
Lie to me _ I need it tonight
And I won't be here long enough to care
v.
When you change your story, honey
Next time you testify
You'll always make up with makeup
For the lack in your eyes
c.
Lie to me _ everything's all right
Lie to me _ I need it tonight
And I don't want to know enough to care
v.
You can keep your distance baby
Keep your appointments, too
I'll keep my resistance, baby
As long as you do what you do so well
c.
Lie to me _ everything's all right, ain't it?
Lie to me _ I need it tonight
Nobody ever gave you enough to care
Enough to care