Don't Believe a Word
Love's Deception: Def Leppard's Truth Unraveled
Lyrics
Don't believe me if I tell you
Caution against blind belief in the speaker's words
Not a word of this is true
Expressing that the speaker's statements may lack truth
Don't believe me if I tell you
Reiteration of the warning not to trust the speaker's words
Especially if I tell you that I'm in love with you
Especially skeptical if the speaker claims love
Don't believe me if I tell you
Reiteration of caution in a different context (writing a song)
That I wrote this song for you
Claiming to have written a song for someone
There might be some other silly pretty girl
Suggesting there might be other recipients for the song
I'm singing it to
Clarifying that the song is not exclusively for the listener
Don't believe a word
Advice not to trust any spoken words
For words are only spoken
Highlighting the ephemeral nature of spoken words
Your heart is like a promise
Comparing the heart to a promise that can be broken
Made to be broken
Emphasizing the fragility of promises and commitments
Don't believe a word
Reiteration of the advice not to believe spoken words
Words can tell lies
Warning that words can deceive and convey falsehoods
And lies are no comfort
Highlighting the discomfort caused by lies
When there's tear in your eyes
Emphasizing the emotional impact of deception
Don't believe me if I tell you
Reiteration of the caution against blind belief
Not a word of this is true
Stressing the potential lack of truth in the speaker's words
Don't believe me if I tell you
Repeating the warning regarding the speaker's statements
Especially if I tell you that I'm in love with you
Especially skeptical if the speaker claims love (repeated)
Don't believe a word
Final reiteration of the advice not to believe spoken words
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