Lyrics
It sounds like a lie when you say it
Expressing skepticism or doubt about the truthfulness of a statement.
Sounds like a lie 'cause it is
Reiterating the belief that the statement is a lie.
It don't matter how you try to play it
Emphasizing that attempts to manipulate the situation don't change the reality.
It don't matter which way it spins
Stating that the direction or outcome doesn't matter.
It ain't rocket science, baby
Describing the simplicity of the situation, rejecting complexity.
It ain't arithmetic
Rejecting the idea that the situation can be solved with precise calculations.
When you love someone
Introducing the theme of loving someone.
When you really love someone
Highlighting the depth of love being discussed.
You don't get drunk at a bar, jump in the car
Listing actions that one refrains from when truly in love.
Roll in the dark and go to far with someone
Emphasizing the importance of fidelity and not straying with someone else.
When you love someone
Reiterating the idea of loving someone.
Well, I'm coming down off a promise
Referring to a commitment or assurance.
You're coming down off a buzz
Coming down from the effects of a temporary pleasure or high.
Whether it's love or it's whiskey
Comparing love to the effects of whiskey, suggesting a similar intoxicating influence.
Well, I guess we've both sobered up
Acknowledging that both parties have returned to a more sober reality.
Let's just go ahead and call this thing what it was
Suggesting a straightforward acknowledgement of the situation.
'Cause when you love someone
Repeating the theme of loving someone.
When you really love someone
Reiterating the depth of love and its implications.
You don't get drunk at a bar, jump in the car
Listing actions avoided when genuinely in love.
Roll in the dark and go to far with someone
Emphasizing the importance of not crossing boundaries with someone else.
When you love someone
Repeating the idea of loving someone.
Oh, don't wanna hear you're sorry
Rejecting apologies or remorse.
Oh, baby, don't waste your breath
Advising against wasting effort in expressing regret.
'Cause it sounds like a lie when you say it
Reiterating the belief that a statement of remorse sounds untruthful.
It sounds like a lie cause it is
Reaffirming the skepticism about the truthfulness of a statement.
When you love someone
Repeating the theme of loving someone.
When you really love someone
Affirming the intensity of love being discussed.
You don't get drunk at a bar, jump in the car
Listing actions avoided when genuinely in love.
Roll in the dark
Highlighting the importance of not going too far with someone else.
When you love someone
Reiterating the theme of loving someone.
If you really love someone
Stressing the depth of love and its implications.
You don't get drunk at a bar, jump in the car
Listing actions avoided when genuinely in love.
Roll in the dark and go to far with someone
Emphasizing the importance of not crossing boundaries with someone else.
Just break my heart with someone
Expressing vulnerability and the potential for heartbreak in love.
When you love someone
Repeating the theme of loving someone.
When you love someone
Reiterating the depth of love and its implications.
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