From the recording Grand Design
A dark synth-pop track exploring the illusion of control in a toxic relationship. Sleek, moody, and cinematic
Lyrics
I’d write you a love song
And I’d paint you out to be the good guy
I’ll write it again so
You know just how I like it
But I’ll lie
Give me what I want
You’re all I know
Got a second ‘til
You’re running out of time
It’s burning at your feet
But you’re cold inside
You look at me like it’s a crime
Maybe we’re part of a grand design
I’ll try to get by with your guilty eye
Maybe I’m alone in this game
But I,
Maybe I like it when you lie
Help me light the candle
You only strike the match when the time’s right
Place it on the mantle
If you see it then believe it
You’re the bad guy
Take it like a drug
Lay up all night
Don’t regret it
Baby, put your pride aside
It’s burning at your feet
But you’re cold inside
Take it out on me this time
Maybe we’re part of a grand design
I’ll try to get by with your guilty eye
Maybe I’m alone in this game
But I,
Maybe I like it when you lie
I never wanna be
The only one you need
The second that you leave
I’m running out the back door
You’re never gonna see
The other side of me
The only one you need
You’re standing next to nothing now
(×2)
Maybe we’re part of a grand design
I’ll try to get by with your guilty eye
Maybe I’m alone in this game
But I,
Maybe I like it when you lie
Maybe I like the way you lie
Maybe I like the way you lie
I’d write you a love song
And I’d paint you out to be the good guy
I’ll write it again so
You know just how I like it
But I’ll lie
