Book of Liars
Stars and Deception: Unveiling the Mysteries in Walter Becker's 'Book of Liars'
Lyrics
Bye and bye girl
Parting or farewell, suggesting a separation.
We'll get over
Expressing optimism about overcoming challenges.
The things we've done and the things we said
Reflecting on past actions and words with potential regrets.
But not just now girl
Currently, it's not easy to move on from the past.
And I can't remember
Memory loss or uncertainty about the nature of the relationship.
Exactly what it was I thought we had
Confusion about the essence of the past connection.
'Cause I waited so long girl and I came so far
Invested time and effort to discover the true nature of the person.
To see that you're not always who you say you are
Realization that the person is not always genuine.
And there's a star in the book of liars by your name
A symbolic mention of deceit or dishonesty associated with the person.
And there's a star in the book of liars by your name
Reiteration of the association with deception in the person's character.
Santa Claus came in late last night
Reference to a fictional character (Santa Claus) and his intoxicated state.
Drunk on Christmas wine
Intoxication with Christmas wine implies revelry or escapism.
Fell down hard in the driveway
Santa Claus's physical fall, possibly paralleling a moral or emotional downfall.
Hung his bag out on the laundry line
Symbolic act of airing dirty laundry or revealing hidden aspects.
He's got a Cobra Gunship for his golden boy
Materialistic gifts for loved ones, possibly masking deeper issues.
And there's a Hello Kitty for his pride and joy
Reference to superficial gifts for emotional satisfaction.
And a silver star in the book of liars by your name
Repetition of the theme of deception, suggesting a prominent association.
They hung a star in the book of liars by your name
Continued emphasis on the person's connection with lies and deceit.
Stars exploding
Imagery of celestial phenomena symbolizing a significant event.
The long night passing
The passing of a challenging period or phase in life.
Electrons dancing in the frozen crystal dawn
Molecular and cosmic references suggesting complex, chaotic emotions.
Here's one left stranded at the zero crossing
Feeling abandoned or left behind with unresolved issues.
With a hole in its half-life left to carry on
A metaphorical entity carrying the burden of unfulfilled potential.
But then the world's much larger than it looks today
A realization of life's vastness and unpredictability.
And if my bad luck ever blows me back this way
A potential return to a challenging situation, hoping for better luck.
Then I'll just look in my book of liars for your name
The intention to seek confirmation or evidence of deceit in the past.
You know I'm gonna look in the book of liars for your name
A reaffirmation of the commitment to uncover the truth about the person.
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