Alyssa Lies
Jason Michael Carroll
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My little girl met a new friend Just the other day On the playground at school Between the tires and the swings But she came home with tear-filled eyes And she said to me, "Daddy, Alyssa lies." Well I just brushed it off at first 'Cause I didn't know how much my little girl had been hurt Or the things she had seen I wasn't ready when I said, "You can tell me." And she said Alyssa lies to the classroom Alyssa lies everyday at school Alyssa lies to the teachers As she tries to cover every bruise My little girl laid her head down that night to go to sleep As I stepped out the room, I heard her say a prayer so soft and sweet "God bless my mom and my dad And my new friend, Alyssa I know she needs you bad." Because Alyssa lies to the classroom Alyssa lies everyday at school Alyssa lies to the teachers As she tries to cover every bruise I had the worst night of sleep in years As I tried to think of a way to calm her fears I knew just what it was I had to do But when we got to school on Monday, I heard the news My little girl asked me why everybody looked so sad The lump in my throat grew bigger With every question that she asked Until I felt the tears run down my face And I told her that Alyssa wouldn't be at school today 'Cause she doesn't lie in the classroom She doesn't lie anymore at school Alyssa lies with Jesus Because there's nothin' anyone would do Tears filled my eyes when my little girl asked me why Alyssa lies Daddy, tell me why Alyssa lies
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Written by: Jason Michael Carroll
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15 facts about this song
Song Release"Alyssa Lies" was released in 2006 as a single by Jason Michael Carroll.
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Album DebutThe song is included in Carroll's debut album titled "Waitin' in the Country."
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Chart Performance"Alyssa Lies" peaked at number five on the country charts.
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Song ThemeThe song tackles the serious issue of child abuse and brings awareness to this prevalent problem.
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Inspiration"Alyssa Lies" was inspired by a friend of Carroll's who worked with abused children.
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Song CompositionThe song is composed in the key of E Major.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Stephen Shepherd and aired on CMT.
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Cultural Impact"Alyssa Lies" is often used for educational purposes to raise awareness about child abuse.
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ASCAP AwardIn 2007, "Alyssa Lies" received an ASCAP award for one of the most performed country songs of the year.
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Song LengthThe song runs for four minutes and twenty seconds.
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SongwritingJason Michael Carroll wrote "Alyssa Lies" himself.
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Song ReactionThe song brought Carroll international attention, despite its tough subject matter.
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Live Performances"Alyssa Lies" is often performed with a stripped-back arrangement, emphasizing the emotional story of the lyrics.
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Record LabelThe song was released by the record label, Arista Nashville.
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Radio EditThere's a radio version of "Alyssa Lies" which slightly alters the ending to make it less graphic.
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