Liar – English Lyrics

• By: Paramore
• Album: This Is Why

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Paramore's "Liar," a tender and introspective track that offers a unique window into expressions of denial and the eventual embrace of love in English. Through Hayley Williams' honest lyrics about her journey to accepting her feelings for bandmate Taylor York, you can explore nuanced vocabulary related to emotions, internal conflict, and heartfelt confessions. The song's clear narrative and emotional depth make it a compelling way to connect with real-life storytelling in music and enhance your English comprehension of personal narratives.

[English]

What was the moment? It's hard to say

I'm sure I don't remember anyway

Before, I only knew to hesitate

Pin back in the grenade

And all the ways I'd keep you safe

I keep you safe from me

And, oh, my love, I lied to you

But I never needed to

Oh, my love, I lied to you

But you always knew the truth

...

I got too good at fighting chemicals

And dodging arrows I was asking for

Wading through the fog and then it disappeared

Naked when I'm here

And why should I deny what's all

At once, so crystal clear?

And, oh, my love, I lied to you

But I never needed to

Oh, my love, I lied to you

But you always knew the truth

...

Love is not an easy thing to admit

But I'm not ashamed of it

...

Love is not a weakening, if you feel it rushing in

Don't be ashamed of it

...

Love is not an easy thing to admit

But I'm not ashamed of it

...

Love is not a weakening, if you feel it rushing in

Don't be ashamed of it

And, oh, my love, I lied to you

But I never needed to

Oh, my love, I lied to you

But you always knew the truth

And, oh, my love, I lied to you

But I never needed to

Oh, my love, I lied to you

But you always knew the truth

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
lied laɪd A2	verb - to tell something that is not true
hesitate ˈhɛzɪteɪt B1	verb - to pause before doing something, especially because one is uncertain or afraid
grenade ɡrɪˈneɪd B1	noun - a small bomb that is thrown by hand
chemicals ˈkɛmɪkəlz B1	noun - a substance with a particular molecular structure
dodging ˈdɑdʒɪŋ B1	verb - to move quickly to avoid something
wading ˈweɪdɪŋ B1	verb - to walk through water or something else that makes it difficult to move
fog fɒɡ A1	noun - a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere near the ground
naked ˈneɪkɪd A2	adjective - not wearing any clothes
crystal ˈkrɪstəl A2	adjective - clear and transparent like crystal
admit ədˈmɪt B1	verb - to agree that something is true, especially unwillingly
ashamed əˈʃeɪmd A2	adjective - feeling shame or guilt
rushing ˈrʌʃɪŋ B1	verb - to move or act with great speed and urgency
weakening ˈwiːkənɪŋ B1	verb - to become or make something become weaker
arrows ˈæroʊz A1	noun - a slender, pointed weapon for shooting from a bow
disappeared ˌdɪsəˈpɪrd A2	verb - to cease to be visible or to exist

Key Grammar Structures

• What was the moment? It's hard to say

  ➔ Past Simple Interrogative & Impersonal 'it' construction

  ➔ The sentence uses the **past simple** to ask about a past event. 'It's hard to say' is an **impersonal construction** used to express a general difficulty.

• Pin back in the grenade

  ➔ Phrasal Verb & Imperative

  ➔ "Pin back" is a **phrasal verb** meaning to re-insert the pin into a grenade, making it safe. The sentence is an **imperative**, giving a direct command.

• I got too good at fighting chemicals

  ➔ Past Simple & Adjective + at + Gerund

  ➔ The sentence uses the **past simple** to describe a past ability. 'Good at' is a common construction followed by a **gerund** (fighting).

• Love is not a weakening, if you feel it rushing in

  ➔ Conditional Sentence (Type 1 implied) & Gerund as Subject Complement

  ➔ This sentence implies a **Type 1 conditional**: 'If you feel it rushing in, love is not a weakening'. 'Rushing in' is a **gerund phrase** functioning as a subject complement.