Lie
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I heard you told your friends that I'm just not your type
If that's how you really feel, then why'd you call last night?
You say all I ever do is just control your life
But how you gonna lie like that, how you gonna lie like that?

Yeah, I heard you said I ain't the type for you
I don't regret it though, I learned from it
They should have you locked up for all the time you stole from us
Took you out when I had no money
Only person that you ever cared about was you, that's why it's so funny
You want somebody that'll keep you warm at night, then tell me, why you actin' cold to me?
You ain't the only one to blame, no
I'm the one that made you rich when I bought every lie you sold to me
Yeah, heard you threw away the pictures
But you still got the memories of us, so I guess that don't really make a difference
Flippin' through 'em in your head
Got you texting me all hours any night
Yeah, you told me that you needed distance
What's the deal with you?
You say you want a man that keeps it real
Then why you mad when I get real with you?
You want someone to pay the bills for you
Went from feelin' you, now I feel for you, liar

I heard you told your friends that I'm just not your type
If that's how you really feel, then why'd you call last night?
You say all I ever do is just control your life
But how you gonna lie like that, how you gonna lie like that?

Look, let me guess, you want to stay friends?
Tellin' people that's how we been?
Tellin' everybody, yeah that we was barely speakin'
All this kinda funny, why'd you call me every day then?
It's immaturity, you goin' off the deep end
You just want somebody you can chill and get some drinks with, cool
Then don't hit me on the weekend, tellin' me
You missed the way we talked and how I listen, yeah
Why you playin' with my mind, huh?
Why you playin' with my time, huh?
Told me we should let it go and put it all behind us
That's what I did, now you askin' me what I done, I was
Waitin' for this day, I saw it comin'
I think you just like attention, tryna tell me all your problems
I got issues of my own, I ain't got time for all this drama
You told me that you don't really wanna talk, then why you callin', huh?

I heard you told your friends that I'm just not your type
If that's how you really feel, then why'd you call last night?
You say all I ever do is just control your life
But how you gonna lie like that, how you gonna lie like that?

How you gonna lie, how you gonna lie like that?
Baby how you gonna lie, how you gonna lie like that?
How you gonna lie, baby, how you gonna lie like that?
No, no, how you gonna lie like that?

I heard you told your friends that I'm just not your type
If that's how you really feel, then why'd you call last night?
You say all I ever do is just control your life
But how you gonna lie like that, how you gonna lie like that?





Tell me how you 'bout to lie like that
Tell me how you 'bout to lie like that

Overall Meaning

In the song "Lie" by NF, the artist is expressing his frustration with a former lover who has been dishonest with him. The lyrics suggest that the woman told her friends that NF isn't her type, yet she called him the previous night. The artist is confused by her mixed signals and hurt by her lies. He highlights that she claims he controls her life, but it's just a lie. The lyrics suggest that the artist once cared about her deeply but he's now hurt by her behavior. Throughout the song, the artist expresses his disbelief and anger towards his ex-partner's lies.


The chorus in the song repeats the line, "How you gonna lie like that?" This repetition emphasizes the artist's confusion and disbelief towards his ex-partner's behavior. The rapper's verses outline his disappointment and anger towards her. He accuses her of stealing "all the time" they had together and being selfish in their relationship. He also points out that he was the one who supported her when she lied to him. The artist is frustrated that she seems to be playing with his mind and can't make up her mind about their relationship.


Overall, "Lie" is a song about the mistrust that develops within a relationship, and how betrayal and falsehoods can lead to pain and confusion for both parties. The artist highlights the toxicity of the relationship and the need for honesty and transparency in any partnership.


Line by Line Meaning

I heard you told your friends that I'm just not your type
You shared your negative opinion about me with your friends.


If that's how you really feel, then why'd you call last night?
Why did you contact me if you don't like me?


You say all I ever do is just control your life
You accuse me of exerting control over you.


But how you gonna lie like that, how you gonna lie like that?
Why are you lying about me?


Yeah, I heard you said I ain't the type for you
I am aware of your negative opinion about me.


I don't regret it though, I learned from it
I do not regret my experience with you because I gained knowledge from it.


They should have you locked up for all the time you stole from us
You should be punished for wasting my time.


Took you out when I had no money
I spent money on you when I was financially unstable.


Only person that you ever cared about was you, that's why it's so funny
You are selfish and that's why I find it amusing.


You want somebody that'll keep you warm at night, then tell me, why you actin' cold to me?
You desire emotional warmth, but you are treating me coldly.


You ain't the only one to blame, no
I also bear responsibility for the issues in our relationship.


I'm the one that made you rich when I bought every lie you sold to me
I enabled your deceitful behavior by believing your lies and spending money on you.


Yeah, heard you threw away the pictures
I heard that you got rid of our pictures together.


But you still got the memories of us, so I guess that don't really make a difference
You still have the memories of our relationship, so getting rid of pictures doesn't matter.


Flippin' through 'em in your head
You are still reminiscing about our past together.


Got you texting me all hours any night
You are reaching out to me constantly, even late at night.


Yeah, you told me that you needed distance
You claimed that you wanted space from me.


What's the deal with you?
What's going on with you?


You say you want a man that keeps it real
You claim that you desire honesty in a partner.


Then why you mad when I get real with you?
Why do you get angry when I am honest with you?


You want someone to pay the bills for you
You expect someone else to cover your expenses.


Went from feelin' you, now I feel for you, liar
I used to have positive feelings for you, but now I see that you are deceitful.


Look, let me guess, you want to stay friends?
I assume that you still want to be friends even though we have issues.


Tellin' people that's how we been?
You are telling others that our communication has been limited.


All this kinda funny, why'd you call me every day then?
It's strange that you say we barely speak but you call me daily.


It's immaturity, you goin' off the deep end
Your behavior is a result of your immaturity and lack of emotional stability.


You just want somebody you can chill and get some drinks with
You desire a casual relationship with no commitment.


Then don't hit me on the weekend, tellin' me
Do not contact me on weekends if you are not truly interested in me.


Why you playin' with my mind, huh?
Why are you toying with my emotions?


Why you playin' with my time, huh?
Why are you wasting my time?


Told me we should let it go and put it all behind us
You suggested that we move on and forget the problems in our relationship.


That's what I did, now you askin' me what I done, I was
I followed your advice and moved on, but now you are questioning me.


Waitin' for this day, I saw it comin'
I anticipated this moment and was prepared for it.


I think you just like attention, tryna tell me all your problems
You enjoy the attention you get from me and use it to complain about your issues.


I got issues of my own, I ain't got time for all this drama
I have my own problems and cannot handle the chaos in our relationship.


You told me that you don't really wanna talk, then why you callin', huh?
You claim that you do not want to talk, so why are you contacting me?


How you gonna lie, how you gonna lie like that?
Why are you being dishonest?


Baby how you gonna lie, how you gonna lie like that?
Why are you lying like that, babe?


How you gonna lie, baby, how you gonna lie like that?
Why would you fib about that, baby?


No, no, how you gonna lie like that?
No, how could you be dishonest like that?


Tell me how you 'bout to lie like that
Explain to me how you plan to deceive me like that.


Tell me how you 'bout to lie like that
Clarify for me how you intend to be deceitful.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mike Elizondo, Nate Feuerstein, Thomas Profitt

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@x.thinh.x

I heard you told your friends that I'm just not your type
If that's how you really feel, then why'd you call last night?
You say all I ever do is just control your life
But how you gonna lie like that, how you gonna lie like that?

Yeah, I heard you said I ain't the type for you
I don't regret it though, I learned from it
They should have you locked up for all the time you stole from us
Took you out when I had no money
Only person that you ever cared about was you, that's why it's so funny
You want somebody that'll keep you warm at night, then tell me, why you actin' cold to me?
You ain't the only one to blame, no
I'm the one that made you rich when I bought every lie you sold to me
Yeah, heard you threw away the pictures
But you still got the memories of us, so I guess that don't really make a difference
Flippin' through 'em in your head
Got you texting me all hours any night
Yeah, you told me that you needed distance
What's the deal with you?
You say you want a man that keeps it real
Then why you mad when I get real with you?
You want someone to pay the bills for you
Went from feelin' you, now I feel for you, liar

I heard you told your friends that I'm just not your type
If that's how you really feel, then why'd you call last night?
You say all I ever do is just control your life
But how you gonna lie like that, how you gonna lie like that?

Look, let me guess, you want to stay friends?
Tellin' people that's how we been?
Tellin' everybody, yeah that we was barely speakin'
All this kinda funny, why'd you call me every day then?
It's immaturity, you goin' off the deep end
You just want somebody you can chill and get some drinks with, cool
Then don't hit me on the weekend, tellin' me
You missed the way we talked and how I listen, yeah
Why you playin' with my mind, huh?
Why you playin' with my time, huh?
Told me we should let it go and put it all behind us
That's what I did, now you askin' me what I done, I was
Waitin' for this day, I saw it comin'
I think you just like attention, tryna tell me all your problems
I got issues of my own, I ain't got time for all this drama
You told me that you don't really wanna talk, then why you callin', huh?

I heard you told your friends that I'm just not your type
If that's how you really feel, then why'd you call last night?
You say all I ever do is just control your life
But how you gonna lie like that, how you gonna lie like that?

How you gonna lie, how you gonna lie like that?
Baby how you gonna lie, how you gonna lie like that?
How you gonna lie, baby, how you gonna lie like that?
No, no, how you gonna lie like that?

I heard you told your friends that I'm just not your type
If that's how you really feel, then why'd you call last night?
You say all I ever do is just control your life
But how you gonna lie like that, how you gonna lie like that?

Tell me how you 'bout to lie like that
Tell me how you 'bout to lie like that



@israelgomez4009

[Chorus]
I heard you told your friends that I'm just not your type
If that's how you really feel, then why'd you call last night?
You say all I ever do is just control your life
But how you gonna lie like that, how you gonna lie like that?

[Verse 1]
Yeah, I heard you said I ain't the type for you
I don't regret it though, I learned from it
They should have you locked up for all the time you stole from us, woo
Took you out when I had no money
Only person that you ever cared about was you, that's why it's so funny
You want somebody that'll keep you warm at night, then, tell me, why you actin' cold to me?
You ain't the only one to blame, no one the one that made you rich when I bought every lie you sold to me
Yeah, heard you threw away the pictures
But you still got the memories of us, so I guess I don't really make a difference
Flippin' through 'em in your head
Got you texting me all hours of the night
Yeah, you told me that you needed distance
What's the deal with you?
You say you want a man that keeps it real
Then why you mad when I get real with you?
You want someone to pay the bills for you
Went from failin' you, now I feel for you, liar

[Chorus]
I heard you told your friends that I'm just not your type
If that's how you really feel, then why'd you call last night?
You say all I ever do is just control your life
But how you gonna lie like that, how you gonna lie like that?

[Verse 2]
Look, let me guess, you want to stay friends?
Tellin' people that's how we been?
Tellin' everybody, yeah, that we was barely speakin'
Ah, that's kinda funny, why'd you call me every day then?
It's immaturity, you goin' off the deep end
You just want somebody you can chill and get some drinks with, cool
Then don't hit me on the weekend, tellin' me you missed the way we talked and now I listen, yeah
Why you playin' with my mind, huh?
Why you playin' with my time, huh?
Told me we should let it go and put it all behind us
That's what I did, now you askin' me what I done, I was
Waitin' for this day, I saw it comin'
I think you just like attention, tryna tell me all your problems
I got issues of my own, I ain't got time for all this drama
You told me that you don't really wanna talk, then why you callin', huh?

[Chorus]
I heard you told your friends that I'm just not your type
If that's how you really feel, then why'd you call last night?
You say all I ever do is just control your life
But how you gonna lie like that, how you gonna lie like that?

[Refrain]
How you gonna lie, how you gonna lie like that?
Baby, how you gonna lie, how you gonna lie like that?
How you gonna lie, baby, how you gonna lie like that?
No, no, how you gonna lie like that

Chorus]
I heard you told your friends that I'm just not your type
If that's how you really feel, then why'd you call last night?
You say all I ever do is just control your life
But how you gonna lie like that, how you gonna lie like that?

[Outro]
Tell me how you 'bout to lie like that
Tell me how you 'bout to lie like-
Yeah, yeah



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