Lies
Thompson Twins
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You told me you loved me So I don't understand Why promises are snapped in two And words are made to bend (The bigger, the better) Some stolen from Japan Collected from around the world, They'll catch you if they can Lies lies lies yeah Lies lies lies yeah Lies lies lies yeah Do I have to catch you out To know what's on your mind Well, Cleopatra died for Egypt, What a waste of time White ones and red ones And some you can't disguise Twisted truth and half the news Can't hide it in your eyes Lies lies lies yeah Lies lies lies yeah Lies lies lies yeah You say you'll try harder But I think it's just too late Well, the car is revving in the drive, And i'm not the sort to wait The bigger, the better Some nicked from old Saigon Collected from around the world Love lies on and an and on and on and on and Lies lies lies yeah (They're gonna get you) Lies lies lies yeah (They won't forget you) Lies lies lies yeah (They're gonna get you) Lies lies lies yeah Oh you know I know Lies lies lies yeah Lies lies lies yeah Lies lies lies yeah Oh you know I know Lies lies lies yeah Lies lies lies yeah Lies lies lies yeah
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Written by: BERNARD JOHN FROST, BRIAN MCGEE, CHARLES BURCHILL, DEREK FORBES, FRANCIS ROSSI, JAMES KERR, MICHAEL JOSEPH MACNEIL
Lyrics © KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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13 facts about this song
Artists- "Thies" is a song by the British band Thompson Twins, known for their new wave and synth-pop music.
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Release Date- The song was released as a single in October 1982.
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Songwriter- The song was written by Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie, and Joe Leeway, the three members of Thompson Twins.
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Album- "Lies" is included in the band's third studio album, "Quick Step & Side Kick", which was released in 1983.
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Chart Performance- The song was successful on the UK Singles Chart, reaching number 30. In the US, it peaked at number 79 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Music Style- "Lies" is characterized by its futuristic synth sound and catchy beat, making it an emblematic song of the 80's electronic pop scene.
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Music Video- The music video for "Lies" reflects the band's quirky image. It was featured regularly on MTV during the early years of the music video station.
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Cover and Samples- The American punk rock band, Face to Face, covered "Lies" on their compilation album "Standards & Practices" in 2001.
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Band Recognition- The success of "Lies" helped establish Thompson Twins as one of the leading synth-pop bands of the mid-1980's.
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Production- The track was produced by British producer Alex Sadkin, who also worked with other well-known artists like Grace Jones and Duran Duran.
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Performance- "Lies" was frequently performed by Thompson Twins in their concerts and on TV shows during the 1980s.
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Lyric Content- The song is about deceit and the bitter feeling of being lied to. The upbeat and energetic music contrasts with the darker lyrical content.
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Band Line-Up- During the time of the recording of “Lies”, Thompson Twins were a trio consisting of Tom Bailey (vocals, synthesizers), Alannah Currie (percussion, vocals), and Joe Leeway (synthesizers, vocals).
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