Guess I'm a Liar – English Lyrics

• By: Sofia Carson

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a linguistic journey with Sofia Carson's "Guess I'm a Liar." This powerful pop anthem not only offers catchy melodies but also delves into themes of self-love and resilience after heartbreak. Learning English through this song will expose you to modern conversational phrases and emotional vocabulary, allowing you to connect deeply with its empowering message and Carson's articulate storytelling. Its clear enunciation and relatable lyrics make it an excellent resource for understanding contemporary English expressions in a meaningful context.

[English]

(THUNDER RUMBLING) (UPBEAT MUSIC)

♪ I TOLD YOU I'D NEVER GIVE UP ♪

♪ I DON'T KNOW IF I KNEW ♪

♪ WHAT A FEW WORDS COULD DO ♪

♪ I BOUGHT INTO THE DREAM OF US ♪

♪ YEAH, I BELIEVED IN IT TOO ♪

♪ SO I LOOKED STRAIGHT AT YOU ♪

♪ AND PROMISED I WOULD LOVE YOU 'TIL THE DAY I DIED ♪

♪ BUT I'M STILL ALIVE ♪

♪ SWORE THAT IF I EVER LOST YOU ♪

♪ I WOULD SIT AND CRY ♪

♪ BUT MY EYES ARE DRY ♪

♪ SO I GUESS I'M A LIAR NOW ♪

♪ 'CAUSE YOU AIN'T OUT HERE TONIGHT ♪

♪ AND I'VE NEVER HAD SUCH A GOOD TIME ♪

♪ I GUESS I'M A LIAR NOW ♪

♪ 'CAUSE I'M LOVING MYSELF REAL GOOD ♪

♪ IN A WAY THAT YOU NEVER COULD ♪

♪ I GUESS I'M A LIAR ♪

♪ YOU WERE THE BEST I EVER HAD ♪

♪ I SAID IT LOUD, SAID IT CLEAR ♪

♪ WHAT YOU WANTED TO HEAR ♪

♪ MAYBE I TRUSTED YOU TOO MUCH ♪

♪ 'CAUSE I HAVE A TENDENCY ♪

♪ TO SEE WHAT I WANNA SEE ♪

♪ AND I PROMISED I WOULD LOVE YOU 'TIL THE DAY I DIED ♪

♪ BUT I'M STILL ALIVE ♪

♪ SWORE THAT IF I EVER LOST YOU ♪

♪ I WOULD SIT AND CRY ♪

♪ BUT MY EYES ARE DRY ♪

♪ SO I GUESS I'M A LIAR NOW ♪

♪ 'CAUSE YOU AIN'T OUT HERE TONIGHT ♪

♪ AND I'VE NEVER HAD SUCH A GOOD TIME ♪

♪ I GUESS I'M A LIAR NOW ♪

♪ 'CAUSE I'M LOVING MYSELF REAL GOOD ♪

♪ IN A WAY THAT YOU NEVER COULD ♪

♪ I GUESS I'M A LIAR ♪

♪ PROMISED I WOULD LOVE YOU 'TIL THE DAY I DIED ♪

♪ BUT I'M STILL ALIVE ♪

♪ SO I GUESS I'M LIAR NOW ♪

♪ 'CAUSE YOU AIN'T OUT HERE TONIGHT ♪

♪ AND I'VE NEVER HAD SUCH A GOOD TIME ♪

♪ I GUESS I'M A LIAR NOW ♪

♪ 'CAUSE I'M LOVING MYSELF REAL GOOD ♪

♪ IN A WAY THAT YOU NEVER COULD ♪

♪ I GUESS I'M A LIAR ♪

♪ I GUESS I'M A LIAR ♪

♪ 'CAUSE YOU AIN'T OUT HERE TONIGHT ♪

♪ AND I'VE NEVER HAD SUCH A GOOD TIME ♪

♪ I GUESS I'M A LIAR NOW ♪

♪ 'CAUSE I'M LOVING MYSELF REAL GOOD ♪

♪ IN A WAY THAT YOU NEVER COULD ♪

♪ I GUESS I'M A LIAR ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
give /ɡɪv/ A1	verb - to offer something to someone
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to be aware of something
words /wɜːrdz/ A1	noun - a unit of language that has meaning and can be spoken or written
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep verb - experience dreams during sleep
promised /ˈprɒmɪst/ A2	verb - to make a declaration assuring that one will do something
love /lʌv/ A2	verb - to feel deep affection for someone noun - an intense feeling of affection
day /deɪ/ A1	noun - a period of 24 hours
died /daɪd/ A1	verb - to stop living
alive /əˈlaɪv/ A2	adjective - living; not dead
cry /kraɪ/ A1	verb - to shed tears noun - shedding tears
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - organs of sight
dry /draɪ/ A1	adjective - without water or moisture
liar /ˈlaɪər/ A2	noun - a person who tells lies
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - of a high quality
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - a point in time
loving /ˈlʌvɪŋ/ A2	adjective - feeling or showing love
tendency /ˈtendənsi/ B2	noun - an inclination towards a particular characteristic or type of behavior.
trust /trʌst/ B1	verb - to believe in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.
clear /klɪər/ A2	adjective - easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.

Key Grammar Structures

• ♪ I TOLD YOU I'D NEVER GIVE UP ♪

  ➔ Past Perfect with 'would'

  ➔ The phrase 'I'D NEVER GIVE UP' uses the past perfect form with 'would' to express a past action or state that was expected or promised.

• ♪ BUT I'M STILL ALIVE ♪

  ➔ Present Simple for Current State

  ➔ 'I'M STILL ALIVE' uses the present simple tense to emphasize the current state of being alive, contrasting with past promises.

• ♪ SO I GUESS I'M A LIAR NOW ♪

  ➔ Present Simple with 'guess'

  ➔ The phrase 'I GUESS I'M A LIAR NOW' uses 'guess' in the present simple to express a conclusion or opinion based on current evidence.

• ♪ IN A WAY THAT YOU NEVER COULD ♪

  ➔ Past Simple in Comparative Clause

  ➔ 'YOU NEVER COULD' uses the past simple in a comparative clause to highlight the inability or lack of action in the past.

• ♪ YOU WERE THE BEST I EVER HAD ♪

  ➔ Past Simple with 'ever'

  ➔ 'YOU WERE THE BEST I EVER HAD' uses the past simple with 'ever' to emphasize the highest degree of comparison in the past.