White Lies
Embracing Deception: Unraveling the Meaning Behind 'White Lies' by The Hickeys
Lyrics
But nobody can
Expressing that no one else has the ability to love the speaker in the same way.
Love me the way that you do
Acknowledging the unique and special way the listener loves the speaker.
Oh you do me so good
Describing the positive and satisfying impact of the listener's actions on the speaker.
Was my love to last
Raising the question of the durability of the speaker's love.
Ain't nothing that I wouldn't do
Expressing a willingness to do anything for the person the speaker loves.
Oh I know that I should
Acknowledging a realization that certain actions should be taken.
White Lies
Introducing the concept of "White Lies" as a way to conceal or protect from the truth.
Hide me from the truth
Suggesting that white lies are employed to shield the speaker from facing reality.
Yeah there ain't nothing much to do
Indicating a lack of alternative actions or choices.
She wants nothing but best
Referring to the listener's desire for the best in life.
She keeps looking for something
Describing the listener's continuous search for something.
But babe I ain't got nothing left to prove
Asserting that the speaker has nothing left to prove in the relationship.
Yeah
Reiteration or emphasis of the previous sentiment.
But nobody can
Restating the idea from the first line, emphasizing the uniqueness of the listener's impact.
Hurt me the way that you do
Highlighting the pain inflicted by the listener in a distinctive manner.
Oh you do me so good
Reiterating the positive impact of the listener's actions on the speaker.
And was my pain to last
Raising the question of the enduring nature of the speaker's pain.
Ain't nothing that I wouldn't do
Expressing the speaker's willingness to endure anything for the loved one.
Oh I know that I could
Acknowledging the speaker's awareness of their capabilities or potential actions.
White Lies
Reintroducing the concept of "White Lies" as a coping mechanism.
Hide me from the truth
Reiterating the use of white lies to shield oneself from uncomfortable truths.
Yeah there ain't nothing much to do
Emphasizing the lack of alternatives or actions available to the speaker.
She wants nothing but best
Referring to the listener's desire for the best in life, echoing a previous line.
She keeps looking for something
Reiterating the listener's ongoing search for something.
But babe I ain't got nothing left to prove
Asserting that the speaker has nothing left to prove in the relationship, echoing a previous line.
Nah!
Rejecting or disapproving of a suggestion or statement.
Cheap eyes
Introducing the term "Cheap eyes" as a descriptor of someone's gaze.
You've never seen 'em
Highlighting that the described eyes have not witnessed certain things.
Filled with lust and anger
Describing the emotions reflected in the eyes as a mix of desire and anger.
But her friends don't see it
Suggesting that the person's friends are unaware of the emotions in her eyes.
She keeps looking for something
Reiterating the person's ongoing search for something, now related to her gaze.
But baby give me one chance to say
Expressing a plea for an opportunity to communicate or explain.
I don't fuck with
Asserting a refusal to associate or engage with something or someone.
I don't fuck with
Repeating the refusal to associate or engage, emphasizing the sentiment.
I don't fuck with
Emphasizing the refusal to associate or engage, possibly with a sense of finality.
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