This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
I hear the lines on the telegraph
Buzz in my head
I have to shut them out
My ears to the ground
But I try to stand up
And straighten out
Forget my doubt
'Cause I couldn't bear to lose you
You're the only one I care for
But I can't lock out the rumours
I shut my eyes so I won't see because
One little lie can go a long way (one little lie)
One little lie can go a long way (one little lie)
Would I learn to trust again some day
I try to ask but my tongue gets tied
When I guess the answer
If you turned you head away from me
I know I'd stand there forever
Caught out in time by a line
That I wanted you to deny
And you'd laugh and laugh 'till I cried and cried
I can't shut out the rumours
Burning inside me all the time
One little lie can go a long way (one little lie)
One little lie can go a long way (one little lie)
Would I learn to trust again some day
Every day turning away
I feel something new
If I can't put my trust in you then
We've got nothing worth hanging on to
It's hard to talk sometimes now
You seem so far away
Am I losing my mind
Oh help me please
Say it's not true what the people say
It hurts
In my heart
'Cause I couldn't bear to lose you
You're the only one I care for
But I can't forget the rumours
Don't shut your eyes so I won't see because
One little lie can go a long way (one little lie)
One little lie can go a long way (one little lie)
Would I learn to trust again some day
One little lie can go a long way (one little lie)
One little lie can go a long way (one little lie)
Would I learn to trust again some day
Buzz in my head
I have to shut them out
My ears to the ground
But I try to stand up
And straighten out
Forget my doubt
'Cause I couldn't bear to lose you
You're the only one I care for
But I can't lock out the rumours
I shut my eyes so I won't see because
One little lie can go a long way (one little lie)
One little lie can go a long way (one little lie)
Would I learn to trust again some day
I try to ask but my tongue gets tied
When I guess the answer
If you turned you head away from me
I know I'd stand there forever
Caught out in time by a line
That I wanted you to deny
And you'd laugh and laugh 'till I cried and cried
I can't shut out the rumours
Burning inside me all the time
One little lie can go a long way (one little lie)
One little lie can go a long way (one little lie)
Would I learn to trust again some day
Every day turning away
I feel something new
If I can't put my trust in you then
We've got nothing worth hanging on to
It's hard to talk sometimes now
You seem so far away
Am I losing my mind
Oh help me please
Say it's not true what the people say
It hurts
In my heart
'Cause I couldn't bear to lose you
You're the only one I care for
But I can't forget the rumours
Don't shut your eyes so I won't see because
One little lie can go a long way (one little lie)
One little lie can go a long way (one little lie)
Would I learn to trust again some day
One little lie can go a long way (one little lie)
One little lie can go a long way (one little lie)
Would I learn to trust again some day
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One Little Lie Lyrics as written by Simon Crispin Climie Kirsty Anna Maccoll
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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