Dear Lie

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About Dear Lie

"Dear Lie" is a song by American group TLC. It was written by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and band member Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins for the trio's third studio album FanMail (1999), featuring production by Edmonds. The song was released as the album's third and final single in November 1999 in the United States following "No Scrubs" and "Unpretty". "Dear Lie" is included on We Love TLC.


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1999
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Dear lie
You suck
You said you could fix anything
Instead I'm fucked
You made things even worse for me
If I had balls I'd tell you get away from me
Guess I'm not smart
I let you unnerve me
I let you control me
Afraid the truth would hurt me
When it's you that hurts me more

Get outta my mouth
Get outta my head
Get outta my mind
Stop puttin' words in my head
Get outta my mouth
You're nothing but trouble
Get outta my life
Get out of me
Out of me (out of me)
Out of me
Out of me lie
Lie lie lie lie

Dear lie
You're dumb
You think you've got the best of me
You think you won
Misread my vulnerability
I've got your walls
Now get the hell away from me
I've learned your art
Won't let you unnerve me
Won't let you control me
The truth will only free me
And your lies won't hurt no
No more

Get outta my mouth
Get outta my head
Get outta my mind
Stop puttin' words in my head
Get outta my mouth
You're nothing but trouble
Get outta my life
Get out of me
Out of me (out of me)
Out of me
Out of me lie
Lie lie lie lie

Lie lie
I've got
Your walls
Now get the hell away from me
I learned your art
Won't let you unnerve me
Wont' let you control me
The truth will only free me
And your lies won't hurt no
No more

Get outta my mouth
Get outta my head
Get outta my mind
Stop puttin' words in my head
Get outta my mouth
You're nothing but trouble
Get outta my life
Get out of me
Out of me (out of me)
Out of me
Out of me lie
Lie lie lie lie

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TLC

TLC is an American musical trio whose repertoire spanned R&B, hip hop, soul, funk, and new jack swing. Originally consisting of singer Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, rapper Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes and singer Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas, the group found success in the 1990s while also enduring a series of spats with the law, each other, and the group's record label. more »

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Written by: KENNETH B EDMONDS, TIONNE WATKINS, TIONNE TENESE WATKINS

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12 facts about this song

Song Credits
The song, "Dear Lie," was co-written and produced by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, a renowned songwriter, singer, and record producer.
Artist Involvement
"Dear Lie" is a track from "TLC," an American R&B girl group made up of Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, and Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas.
Album Details
This song is included in TLC's third studio album, "FanMail," which was released in February 1999.
Chart Performance
"Dear Lie" did well on music charts. It reached 51st place on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, broke into the Top 10 on the New Zealand Singles Chart, and peaked at 2nd place on the UK Singles Chart.
Song Theme
The song is essentially a powerful ballad about confronting lies and gaining strength through truth.
Personal Significance
Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes once revealed during an interview that the song was highly personal to her. She suggested that it was about overcoming a certain deceit in her life.
Album Success
"FanMail," the album featuring "Dear Lie," won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards in 2000.
Single Release
"Dear Lie" was released as the album's third single and served as a follow-up to the immensely successful songs, "No Scrubs" and "Unpretty."
Music Video
There is a music video for the song directed by Bille Woodruff, which mostly features the members of TLC singing in a variety of settings.
Lyrical Style
The lyrics of "Dear Lie" take the form of a letter, specifically a confrontational open letter addressed to 'lies,' which gives the song its unique flavor and emotional depth.
Legacy
The song is considered a classic in the R&B genre and a definitive entry in TLC's discography. It showcases the depth of the group's themes and the beauty of their harmonies.
Emotional Connect
Despite not being one of their most commercially successful singles, "Dear Lie" has always been appreciated by fans for its emotional content and raw performance.

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