Story Behind The Song
Towards the end of a long relationship two old lovers discuss what is left to salvage.One hopes foe more...The other says what the one hopes to hear.
Song Description
As a relationship ends, consideration is given to other's feelings by hiding parts of the truth, however, danger lies in false hopes.
Song Length |
3:00 |
Genre |
Pop - Rock, Pop - Classic |
Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Content, Sociable |
Subject |
Relationship, Change |
Similar Artists |
The Byrds, The Wallflowers |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Compassionate Lies
taking the time
consider the effect on me
a compassion i don't often see
did you think i couldn't see it in your eyes
did you think i didn't know that you were
telling me lies
did you believe i'd depend on you?
burdened by the wonder
how to handle the truth
did you think i wouldn't understand
can't you see just how thinnly it's disguised
don't you understand
that you never have to tell me any lies
now is the time
begin the task of knowing
over drinks i find it continues to this day
i am grateful but you never have to say
Compassionate Lies
did you believe i'd depend on you
burdened by the wonder
how to handle the truth
did you think i wouldn't understand
can't you see just how thinnly it's disguised?
don't you understand?
that you never have to tell me any lies
Compassionate Lies
did you think i wouldn't understand,i would understand
Compassionate lies
i am stronger than you know
Compassionate Lies.........