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This song and video came out in 1994 on the album "Weight," and it was my first exposure to Henry Rollins (with Rollins Band). It began my lifelong love of the man and his works. I've seen his Spoken Word 5 times, and introduced countless friends to him and his creations. I've read several of his books and poetry collections, watched innumerable interviews and shows with him in it, and used to have a signed poster of him that got destroyed when my house got flooded. But it all began here, with a song that showcases him taking on the role of a narcissist and liar. Enjoy.
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"Liar" by Rollins Band
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You think you're gonna live your life alone
In darkness and seclusion
Yeah, I know
You've been out there, tried to mix with those animals
And it just left you full of humiliated confusion
So you stagger back home and wait for nothing
But the solitary refinement of your room spits you back out onto the street
And now you're desperate and in need of human contact
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And then you meet me
And your whole world changes
Because everything I say is everything you've ever wanted to hear
So you drop all your defenses and you drop all your fears
And you trust me completely
I'm perfect in every way
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'Cause I make you feel so strong and so powerful inside
You feel so lucky
But your ego obscures reality and you never bother to wonder why things are going so well
You wanna know why?
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'Cause I'm a liar!
Yeah, I'm a liar!
I'll tear your mind out
I'll burn your soul
I'll turn you into me
I'll turn you into me
'Cause I'm a liar, a liar
A liar, a liar
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I'll hide behind a smile
And understanding eyes
And I'll tell you things that you already know
So you can say, "I really identify with you so much"
And all the time that you're needing me
Is just the time that I'm bleeding you
Don't you get it yet?
I'll come to you like an affliction
But I'll leave you like an addiction
You'll never forget me
You wanna know why?
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'Cause I'm a liar!
Yeah, I'm a liar!
I'll rip your mind out
I'll burn your soul
I'll turn you into me
I'll turn you into me
'Cause I'm a liar, a liar
Liar, liar, liar, liar
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I don't know why I feel the need to lie
And cause you so much pain
Maybe it's something inside
Maybe it's something I can't explain
'Cause all I do
Is mess you up and lie to you
I'm a liar
Oh, I am a liar
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But if you give me just one more chance
I swear that I will never lie to you again
Because now I see the destructive power of a lie
Is stronger than truth
I can't believe I ever hurt you
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I swear I will never lie to you again, please
Just give me one more chance
I will never lie to you again
No, I swear
I will never tell a lie
I will never tell a lie
No, no
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Ha ha ha ha ha
Ho ho ho ho
Sucker, sucker
Oh, sucker
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I am a liar, yeah!
I am a liar, yeah!
I like it! I feel good!
Oh, I am a liar!
Yeah
I lie, I lie, I lie!
Oh, I lie!
Oh, I lie, I lie, yeah!
Oh, I'm a liar! I lie, yeah
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I like it, I feel good
I'll lie again and again
I'll lie again and again
And I'll keep lying
I promise
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