Sweet Lies
Robert Palmer
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We tell sweet lies, fooling one another We gain a fake upper hand We get outsmarted when we rediscover We underplay You took me in, I never minded You broke the rules, I saw through you then What a surprise when we turn into lovers The tables turn on us All those sweet lies, tear away the covers And now we know not to underestimate What hearts can do You keep an eye on me I?ll keep an eye on you We tell sweet lies, fooling one another We gain a fake upper hand We get outsmarted when we rediscover We underplay You took me in, I never minded You broke the rules, I saw through you then What a surprise when we turn into lovers We never guessed it could be All those sweet lies, tear away the covers The tables turn We tell sweet lies, fooling one another We gain a fake upper hand We get outsmarted when we rediscover We underplay All those sweet lies, tear away the covers
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Written by: FRANK BLAIR, ROBERT ALLAN PALMER, WILLIAM WYNN
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10 facts about this song
Background Information"Sweet Lies" is a song by British rock vocalist Robert Palmer. In addition to being a singer, Palmer was also known for his distinctive voice and his blend of pop, rock, blues, and soul music.
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Release DetailsThe single, "Sweet Lies", was released in the year 1988.
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Song Features"Sweet Lies" is known for its catchy beat, funky guitar riffs, and Palmer's distinctive, smooth vocal style.
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Chart PerformanceDespite being a well-produced song, "Sweet Lies" did not achieve the level of commercial success as some of Palmer's other hits like "Addicted to Love".
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Film ConnectionThe song, "Sweet Lies", was featured in the film of the same name which was released in 1988. This British romantic comedy film starred Treat Williams and Joanna Pacula.
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Album InclusionDespite its inclusion in a motion picture, "Sweet Lies" was not included on any of Robert Palmer's studio albums.
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Song Writing CreditThis record was penned by Palmer himself, showing off his songwriting skills.
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Music GenreFitting well within Robert Palmer's repertoire, "Sweet Lies" falls under the rock/pop genre, with heavy doses of rhythm and blues.
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Reception"Sweet Lies" was appreciated for Palmer's sultry voice and distinctive style, even though it didn't receive significant commercial success.
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LegacyAlthough "Sweet Lies" is perhaps less known compared to other Palmer hits, it maintains a cult following among his fans and showcases his musical diversity.
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