NF - Lie Lyrics

Lie Lyrics

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 that, 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?

Bridge
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


NF - Lie (Audio)

Lie Song Meaning, Biblical Reference and Inspiration

NF's "Lie," released on October 6, 2017, dives headfirst into the profound internal struggle with deception, particularly the insidious ways we can deceive ourselves. This track isn't a passive observation of external falsehoods; it’s a raw, unflinching look at the battle waged within one's own mind and heart. NF grapples with the tendency to mask pain, to present a facade of strength or happiness when the reality is far different. He explores how this self-deception can become a dangerous habit, a defense mechanism that ultimately isolates and hinders genuine progress. The story behind the song, as often with NF’s work, seems rooted in personal experience, a candid confession of wrestling with his own inner turmoil and the temptation to pretend everything is fine when it’s not.

Analyzing "Lie" through a scriptural lens reveals striking parallels to biblical themes of truth, authenticity, and the dangers of a deceitful heart. The prophet Jeremiah spoke of the "deceitful heart, more than all else, and is desperately sick; who can understand it?" (Jeremiah 17:9). NF's lyrics echo this sentiment, portraying a heart that struggles to be honest, even with itself. The constant effort to maintain a false front, to "lie," is a form of spiritual exhaustion, a departure from the unvarnished truth that God calls us to. The Apostle Paul, in Romans 12:2, implores believers not to be "conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind," suggesting that a transformed mind embraces truth and sheds the old patterns of deceit. "Lie" is a powerful sonic depiction of this internal resistance to renewal, the allure of comfort in pretense over the often-painful but ultimately liberating embrace of reality. The song’s raw delivery and urgent rhythm amplify the sense of urgency in this spiritual battle, mirroring the scriptural call to actively pursue righteousness and truth in all aspects of life, including our innermost thoughts. It's a potent reminder that true freedom is found not in hiding our struggles, but in bringing them into the light, trusting in a God who sees and loves us even in our imperfections.

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