Previously, Mayberry was a member of the bands Boyfriend/Girlfriend and Blue Sky Archives. Mayberry is a trained drummer and also did a four-year law degree, followed by a Masters in journalism. Cook was a member of Aereogramme and The Unwinding Hours and also wrote music for film and TV. Doherty was a live member of The Twilight Sad. According to Mayberry, "Iain and Martin went to university together so they've known each other for quite a long time".
The band started in October 2011 as a studio project between the long time friends Iain Cook and Martin Doherty. Cook already knew Lauren Mayberry from working with Blue Sky Archives and suggested her as a potential vocalist for the project.
CHVRCHES were influenced by acts such as Prince, Tubeway Army, Robyn, Depeche Mode, Kate Bush, Cocteau Twins, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Laurie Anderson. The band write, record, mix and master everything in a basement studio in Glasgow.
In May 2012, they released the song "Lies". In the same year, CHVRCHES toured with Passion Pit, as the opening band for their concerts and also toured on their own. "Lies" ranked at number 28 on NME's Best Tracks of 2012. CHVRCHES also came fifth on the BBC's Sound of 2013 list.
On 25 March 2013, they released Recover EP. They performed at SXSW and won the Inaugural Grulke Prize (for Developing Non-US Act). The band also supported Depeche Mode on four shows in July during their The Delta Machine Tour 2013.
On 20 September 2013, CHVRCHES released their debut album, The Bones of What You Believe. The album is supported by the singles "The Mother We Share", "Recover" and "Gun".
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Lies
CHVRCHES Lyrics
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Shouldn't leave, feeling faint, we both know why
You got to show me, both knees, cold I lie
Hold me, slowly, hide me, 'til I can fight
Always, we can sing, we can make time
Old songs, flood and flame, you could be mine
But you got to show me, both knees, skin and bone
'Til I can sell you lies
You can't get enough
Make a true believer of
Anyone, anyone, anyone
I can call you up
If I feel low
I can feed your dirty mind
Like I know, like I know what you want
Icon of symmetry, swallowing sides
Fall down in front of me, follow my eyes
But I got to see you moving, waste no time
Teach me, make me holy
'Til I can sell you lies
You can't get enough
Make a true believer of
Anyone, anyone, anyone
I can call you up
If I feel low
I can feed your dirty mind
Like I know, like I know what you want
Anyone, anyone, anyone
Anyone, anyone, anyone
Like I know, like I know what you want
Like I know, like I know what you want
I can sell you lies
You can't get enough
Make a true believer of
Anyone, anyone, anyone
I can call you up
If I feel low
I can feed your dirty mind
Like I know, like I know what you want
The lyrics to CHVRCHES’ “Lies” speak of a manipulative relationship where the singer is being controlled by their partner. The first verse addresses the need to leave and the knowledge of why they should leave, but being unable to do so. The chorus suggests that the partner is willing to buy into the singer’s lies, thereby making them a true believer who can’t get enough. The second verse describes the partner as an “icon of symmetry” who swallows the singer’s sides (their thoughts and feelings) and is willing to fall down in front of them and follow their eyes. This suggests that the singer is using their partner as a mirror to reflect back their own desires and beliefs. They want the partner to move and not waste time, teach them, and make them holy, meaning that they want to be dominated and controlled in this way.
The song uses vivid imagery to convey the control and power dynamics at play in this relationship. The use of terms like “cold,” “both knees,” and “skin and bone” suggest a certain amount of vulnerability on the part of the singer, while the idea of being clothed, thrown, and moved suggests that they are being acted upon rather than acting themselves. The repeated phrase “like I know what you want” is particularly significant, as it suggests that the singer is not interested in the partner as an individual, but only as a tool to fulfill their own wants and desires.
Overall, the song paints a picture of a toxic and controlling relationship, where one partner seeks to manipulate and dominate the other. The repeated chorus suggests that the singer is successful in this endeavor, as they are able to sell their lies and make their partner a true believer.
Line by Line Meaning
Faster, faster, you won't go far
You're rushing, but you'll only end up going in circles
Shouldn't leave, feeling faint, we both know why
We shouldn't separate because we both feel weak and incomplete without each other
You got to show me, both knees, cold I lie
You need to prove your loyalty and devotion to me, even if it means sacrificing your comfort for mine
Hold me, slowly, hide me, 'til I can fight
Be my support and shelter until I am strong enough to face my problems on my own
Always, we can sing, we can make time
We will always have music and moments to share, no matter what happens
Old songs, flood and flame, you could be mine
The memories of our past love and passion still linger, and I wish to rekindle our relationship
But you got to show me, both knees, skin and bone
You have to reveal your true self to me, bare and vulnerable, so I can trust you completely
Clothe me, throw me, move me
Take care of me, challenge me, and help me grow
'Til I can sell you lies
Until I can convince you of my love, even if it means lying to myself and to you
You can't get enough
You crave for more of me, even if it's not entirely true or sincere
Make a true believer of anyone, anyone, anyone
Make anyone believe in our love story, even if it's just a facade
I can call you up
I can rely on you anytime, especially when I feel down or lonely
If I feel low
When I am depressed or hopeless
I can feed your dirty mind
I can satisfy your sexual desires, because I know them all too well
Like I know, like I know what you want
Because I've studied and memorized your needs and fantasies so well
Icon of symmetry, swallowing sides
You are perfectly balanced, but it also means you can be indecisive or neutral
Fall down in front of me, follow my eyes
Submit to me and trust me, as I guide and control your movements
But I got to see you moving, waste no time
But I need to see your actions and efforts, and you shouldn't delay or procrastinate
Teach me, make me holy
Teach me how to be a better person, and purify me from my flaws and sins
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IAIN ANDREW COOK, LAUREN EVE MAYBERRY, MARTIN CLIFFORD DOHERTY
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@allefgabriel384
Lyrics ❤️
Faster, faster, you won't go far
Shouldn't leave, feeling faint, we both know why
You got to show me both knees, cold I lie
Hold me slowly, hide me 'til I can fight
Always, we can sing, we can make time
Old songs, flood and flame, you could be mine
But you got to show me both knees, skin and bone
Clothe me, throw me, move me 'til
I can sell you lies
You can't get enough
Make a true believer of
Anyone, anyone, anyone
I can call you up
If I feel alone
I can feed your dirty mind
Like I know, like I know what you want
Icon of symmetry, swallowing sides
Fall down in front of me, follow my eyes
But I've got to see you moving, waste no time
Teach me, make me holy 'til
I can sell you lies
You can't get enough
Make a true believer of
Anyone, anyone, anyone
I can call you up
If I feel alone
I can feed your dirty mind
Like I know, like I know what you want
Anyone, anyone, anyone
Anyone, anyone, anyone
Like I know, like I know what you want
Like I know, like I know what you want
I can sell you lies
You can't get enough
Make a true believer of
Anyone, anyone, anyone
I can call you up
If I feel alone
I can feed your dirty mind
Like I know, like I know what you want
@manintheglass
You know a remix is great when it's better than the original.
@MichaelNowicki-sc3wc
Agreed the music was overpowering the voice in the original
@peterernestcrowther
This version of this song is incredible.
Moving.
@boogiman007
best remix so far.
@MoFoFoRillDo
There's a song for every moment, this lands in my lap at a time where i have no words. She's singing straight to my thoughts....pain and beauty this song is coated with
@Lada146
lies and lust. your specialty. love is weakness.
@TobeePaik
This is always a yes.
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@dominikjericho5749
@Blake Leonardo instablaster ;)
@sohdasohda6346
Best remix forever