Lyrics
Well my woman and her lovin' has tied me to the pyre
Expresses feeling tied to a destructive situation by the woman's love.
Lie, lie, lie, lady lyre
Repetition of "lie" emphasizing deception, possibly referring to the woman as a deceitful figure.
The black smoke is a risin' and the flames are growing higher
Describes the consequences with rising black smoke and growing flames, metaphorically suggesting a worsening situation.
Lie, lie, lie, lady lyre
Repetition of "lie," reinforcing the theme of deception associated with the woman.
She's using me, confusing me, misusing me, I know
Highlights the woman's manipulative behavior - using, confusing, and misusing the speaker.
My woman is a liar
Explicitly labels the woman as a liar, indicating a lack of trust in her.
I just can't seem to go
Expresses difficulty in moving on from the relationship despite the negative aspects.
Lie, lie, lie, lady lyre
Repetition of "lie," continuing the theme of falsehood associated with the lady.
Lie, lie, lie, lady lyre
Reiteration of the theme of deception, emphasizing its significance.
Well my woman and her lovin' is like touching a livewire
Compares the woman's love to a livewire, implying danger and volatility.
Lie, lie, lie, lady lyre
Repetition of "lie," suggesting persistent dishonesty from the lady.
Her lips are like hot ashes and she's burned me with her fire
Describes the woman's lips as hot ashes, emphasizing the pain caused by her passion.
Lie, lie, lie, lady lyre
Repetition of "lie," reinforcing the narrative of deceit associated with the lady.
She's using me, confusing me, misusing me, I know
Reiterates the woman's manipulative actions - using, confusing, and misusing the speaker.
My woman is a liar
States unequivocally that the woman is a liar, emphasizing the lack of trust.
I just can't seem to go
Expresses the struggle to move on despite the falsehoods in the relationship.
Lie, lie, lie, lady lyre
Repetition of "lie," emphasizing the persistent theme of deception.
Lie, lie, lie, lady lyre
Repetition underlining the significance of falsehood in the context of the lady.
Lie, lie, lie, lady lyre
Repetition emphasizing the consistent theme of lying associated with the woman.
Lie, lie, lie, lady lyre
Reiteration of the theme of deception, reinforcing its impact.
Well my woman and her lovin' couldn't get me any higher
Suggests that the woman's love couldn't bring any positive change, possibly even implying a negative influence.
Lie, lie, lie, lady lyre
Repetition of "lie," maintaining the theme of deception.
Her lips are like hot ashes and she's filled me with desire
Describes the woman's lips as hot ashes again, now associated with the speaker's desire.
Lie, lie, lie, lady lyre
Repetition of "lie," continuing the narrative of dishonesty from the lady.
She's using me, confusing me, misusing me, I know
Reiterates the woman's manipulative actions - using, confusing, and misusing the speaker.
My woman is a liar
Emphasizes the lack of trust in the woman by directly labeling her a liar.
I just can't seem to go
Expresses the difficulty of moving on despite the lies and deceit in the relationship.
Lie, lie, lie, lady lyre
Repetition of "lie," maintaining the theme of falsehood associated with the lady.
Lie, lie, lie, lady lyre
Repetition underscoring the persistent theme of deception in the lady's actions.
Lie, lie, lie, lady lyre
Repetition emphasizing the consistent theme of lying associated with the woman.
Lie, lie, lie, lady lyre
Repetition reinforcing the narrative of persistent deceit in the relationship.
Lie
Standalone "lie," possibly representing a moment of realization or confrontation.
Oh lie
Repetition of "lie," possibly indicating an ongoing struggle with deception.
Lady lyre
Direct mention of "Lady Lyre," the central figure associated with lies and deceit throughout the lyrics.
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