You Lie
The Band Perry
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It ain't complicated Well, I've grown to hate it I never liked the taste of crow but baby I ate it They tried to warn me They said that you were ornery So don't bring me those big brown eyes and tell me that you're sorry Well you might as well throw gasoline on a fire The way you lie You lie like a priceless Persian rug on a rich man's floor And you lie like a cooped up dog basking in the sunshine on my porch Well you lie like a penny in the parking lot at the grocery store It just comes way too natural to you The way you lie That ain't my perfume I bet she had a curfew You told me you were out with the boys and baby I believed you So why you lookin' so nervous You know you're gonna deserve this I oughta kill you right now and do the whole wide world a service Well my daddy's gonna straighten you out like a piece of wire, like a piece of wire The way you lie You lie like the man with the slick black hair who sold me that Ford And you lie like a pine tree in the back yard after last month's storm Well you lie like a penny in the parking lot at the grocery store It just comes way too natural to you The way you lie Well, I'll tell you what I'm gonna do I'm gonna drive until the big ol' muddy river I'm gonna park my car in the middle of the mile-long bridge And then I'm gonna cry well maybe just a little Then I'm gonna slip off the ring that you put on my finger And give it a big ol' fling and watch it sink Down, down, down There it's gonna lie Until the Lord comes back around Because you lie like a priceless Persian rug on a rich man's floor You lie like a coondog basking in the sunshine on my porch Well you lie like a penny in the parking lot at the grocery store It just comes so dang natural to you The way you lie The way you lie Well it's what you do, it's who you are
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Written by: AARON HENNINGSEN, BRIAN HENNINGSEN, CLARA HENNINGSEN
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13 facts about this song
Band Knowledge"You Lie" is a song by the American country music group, The Band Perry. This trio is composed of siblings Kimberly Perry, Reid Perry, and Neil Perry.
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Release InformationThe song was released in January 2011 as the third single from the band's self-titled debut album.
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Writing Credits"You Lie" was written by Aaron, Brian and Clara Henningsen, a family of songwriters known as The Henningsens.
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Chart PerformanceIt was this single that brought The Band Perry their second top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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Song MeaningsThis song tells the story of a woman scorned by a lying man, with strong hints of revenge and retribution as the narrative unfolds.
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Music StyleThe track exhibits the band's characteristic country-pop sound, with slick production and strong melody lines that serve the storytelling nature of their songs.
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Award RecognitionThe band was nominated for a Grammy for Best New Artist in 2011, partly due to the success of "You Lie" alongside their other popular single "If I Die Young."
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Music VideoThe music video for "You Lie" depicts the band performing at a country fair, intertwined with scenes of a man and woman showcasing the storyline of the song.
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Impact on Artists' CareerThe success of "You Lie" played a considerable role in consolidating The Band Perry's status in country music.
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Cover VersionsDue to its popularity, "You Lie" has been covered by several other artists in various styles, testifying to the song's enduring appeal.
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Crossover AppealDespite its firm roots in country music, "You Lie" also gained substantial airplay on pop radio stations, demonstrating the song's crossover potential.
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Live Performances"You Lie" has been a staple of The Band Perry's live shows since its release, often serving as a crowd-pleasing high point.
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Critical Reception"You Lie" was generally well-received by music critics, noting its strong storytelling and Kimberly Perry's vocal performance.
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