Don't Lie to Me
Barbra Streisand
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Why can you just tell me the truth? Hard to believe the things you say Why can't you feel the tears I cried today, cried today, cried today How do you win if we all lose? You change the facts to justify Your lips move but your words get in the way, in the way, in the way Kings and Queens, crooks and thieves You don't see the forest for the trees Head and heart on our knees You can't see what we all see How do you sleep when the world keeps turning? All that we built has come undone How do you sleep when the world is burning? Everyone answers to someone Don't lie to me, don't lie to me, you lie to me Don't lie to me, don't lie to me, you lie to me You can build towers of bronze and gold You can build castles in the sky You can use smoke and mirrors, old clichés Not today, not today Kings and Queens, crooks and thieves You don't see the forest for the trees Hand on heart, down our knees You can't see what everyone sees How do you sleep when the world keeps turning? All that we built has come undone How do you sleep when the world is burning? Everyone answers to someone Don't lie to me, don't lie to me, you lie to me Don't lie to me, don't lie to me, you lie to me Can't you see I'm crying? Can't you see we're crying? Where's the new horizon? Where's the new horizon? How do you sleep? How do you sleep? How do you sleep? (How do you sleep when the world is turning?) How do you sleep? (All that we built has come undone) Enough is enough (How do you sleep when the world is burning?) How do you sleep? (Everyone answers to someone) Don't lie to me, don't lie to me, you lie to me Don't lie to me, don't lie to me, you lie to me Can't you see I'm crying? (Can't you see we're crying?) Can't you see we're crying? Everyone answers to someone
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Written by: Barbra Streisand, John Shanks, Jonas Myrin, Jay Landers
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Don't Lie to Me" is a song by American artist Barbra Streisand from her thirty-sixth studio album, "Walls," which was released in November 2018.
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CompositionThis song marks Streisand's return to writing original works as she co-wrote and co-produced "Don't Lie to Me" with Jonas Myrin, Jay Landers, and John Shanks.
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InspirationThe song is a critique of the 45th President of America, Donald Trump. It tackles themes around truth, transparency, and accountability and expresses Streisand's frustrations about the political climate in the United States during Trump's administration.
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Venue of First PerformanceStreisand debuted "Don't Lie to Me" live at New York's Madison Square Garden in August 2019, her first concert there in 13 years.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 9 on the Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart.
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Music VideoAccompanied by a music video, "Don't Lie to Me" depicts Barbra Streisand singing amidst symbolic imagery related to truth, deceit, and American values; serving as a visual commentary on the socio-political landscape of America.
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Critical AcclaimMany critics lauded Streisand’s usage of her platform to address political issues. The song received praise for its poignant lyrics, Streisand’s powerhouse vocals, as well as the orchestral music.
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Album Success"Walls," the album on which "Don't Lie to Me" is featured, is Streisand’s lowest-charting album of new studio material since 1973, but it still topped the Billboard Classical Albums chart showing her influence and reach.
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Making Sound WavesDespite the controversy the song stirred due to its politically charged lyrics, Streisand noted that she felt compelled to express her thoughts and feelings about the current administration, ultimately creating a conversation-starter amongst listeners.
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LyricsStreisand has stated in interviews that the song's lyrics about truth and lies are directed not only at politicians but at anyone who has ever been lied to, making the song relatable on a universal level.
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