Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
You sleep to dream cause I am your nightmare
Wake up and scream cause this is warfare
I like to play these little games
I'll take your innocence shot down in flames
You think you've got me figured out
You bit off more than you could chew
Whatever you heard about me
Everything you hear be true
Whatever you think about me
Your mind is playing tricks on you
You know I am a liar baby, and that's the truth
And the one thing that is true is
I can always count on lyin' to you
You're a saint and I'm a sinner
Are you experienced or a beginner
Your virgin ears, I'll tell them lies
Think you can trust me in this disguise
You think you've got me figured out
You bit off more than you could chew
You're fooled by perfect alibis
And you keep thinking that it's true
Whatever you heard about me
Everything you hear be true
Whatever you think about me
Your mind is playing tricks on you
You know I am a liar baby, and that's the truth
And the one thing that is true is
I can always count on lyin' to you
Tell me that you want it, that you need it, gotta have it
Gotta have it, you need it, if you wanna get it on
Tell me that you want it, that you need it, gotta have it
Gotta have it, you need it, if you wanna get it on
Tell me that you want it, that you need it, gotta have it
Gotta have it, you need it, if you wanna get it on
Whatever you heard about me
Everything you hear be true
Whatever you think about me
Your mind is playing tricks on you
You know I am a liar baby, and that's the truth
And the one thing that is true is
I can always count on lyin' to you
Whatever you heard about me
Everything you hear be true
Whatever you think about me
Your mind is playing tricks on you
You know I am a liar baby, and that's the truth
And the one thing that is true is
I can always count on lyin' to you
Wake up and scream cause this is warfare
I like to play these little games
I'll take your innocence shot down in flames
You think you've got me figured out
You bit off more than you could chew
Whatever you heard about me
Everything you hear be true
Whatever you think about me
Your mind is playing tricks on you
You know I am a liar baby, and that's the truth
And the one thing that is true is
I can always count on lyin' to you
You're a saint and I'm a sinner
Are you experienced or a beginner
Your virgin ears, I'll tell them lies
Think you can trust me in this disguise
You think you've got me figured out
You bit off more than you could chew
You're fooled by perfect alibis
And you keep thinking that it's true
Whatever you heard about me
Everything you hear be true
Whatever you think about me
Your mind is playing tricks on you
You know I am a liar baby, and that's the truth
And the one thing that is true is
I can always count on lyin' to you
Tell me that you want it, that you need it, gotta have it
Gotta have it, you need it, if you wanna get it on
Tell me that you want it, that you need it, gotta have it
Gotta have it, you need it, if you wanna get it on
Tell me that you want it, that you need it, gotta have it
Gotta have it, you need it, if you wanna get it on
Whatever you heard about me
Everything you hear be true
Whatever you think about me
Your mind is playing tricks on you
You know I am a liar baby, and that's the truth
And the one thing that is true is
I can always count on lyin' to you
Whatever you heard about me
Everything you hear be true
Whatever you think about me
Your mind is playing tricks on you
You know I am a liar baby, and that's the truth
And the one thing that is true is
I can always count on lyin' to you
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