Lies Lyrics – Self Esteem ft Nadine Shah

“Lies” Lyrics by Self Esteem is a new English song by Self Esteem, featuring Nadine Shah, and released on the Self Esteem label’s official YouTube channel. Written by Johan Hugo, Self Esteem, and Nadine Shah, and produced by Johan Hugo, the song is from the album A Complicated Woman. With its intense, introspective energy, “Lies” offers listeners a raw exploration of self-deception, societal pressures, and the tension between internal desires and external expectations.

The song confronts the complexities of dishonesty, both self-imposed and imposed by others. It highlights the internal struggle of suppressing uncomfortable truths in favor of convenience and social approval. Through clever and biting lyrics, Self Esteem and Nadine Shah depict the emotional toll of trying to fit into prescribed roles and the conflict between pretending to be fine and the pain of confronting one’s reality.

Lies Details

Song	Lies
Album	A Complicated Woman
Artists	Self Esteem
Featuring Artists	Nadine Shah
Written By	Johan Hugo, Self Esteem & Nadine Shah
Produced By	Johan Hugo
Label	Self Esteem
Language	English
Released Date	Apr 24, 2025

Lies Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Smile and say I don’t mind
I’m okay, yeah, that’s fine
Pull the wool over my eyes
Out my mouth, in my prime

[Chorus 1]
I smile and say I don’t mind
That’s a lie, that’s a lie
I’m okay, yeah, that’s fine
That’s a lie, that’s a lie
Pull the wool over my eyes
That’s a lie, that’s a lie
Out my mouth, in my prime
That’s a lie, that’s a lie
That’s a lie, that’s a lie
That’s a lie, that’s a lie

[Post-Chorus]
I’ll believe it ’cause it soothes me
Sometimes it’s just easy
To tell myself it’s not deep
And I’m at one with my dishonesty

[Chorus 2]
Tell me more, explain it please
Pretty please, silly me
If I am so threatening
Put me at the back to sing
I promise just a third above
That’s enough, just enough
I could play drums for you
‘Cause that makes you look really cool
Really cool, really cool, really, really, really cool

[Post-Chorus]
I’ll believe it ’cause it soothes me
Sometimes it’s just easy
To tell myself it’s not deep
And I’m at one with my dishonesty

[Chorus 3]
How do you like, how do you like
Keep her infantilised
Nice and fine, nice and fine
Out of your mouth, into my mind
How do you like, how do you like
My OnlyFans, toes spread wide
Take your time, take your time
Cover your mouth, killing my vibe

[Chorus 4]
Bang this drum for so long now
Same old beat, different crowd
One step forward, ten steps back
And I’m to be grateful for that?
If you’re bored, don’t worry, see
No one’s as bored of this as me
I drag the hopeful corpse of her ‘cross every bridge I’m yet to burn
Yet to burn, yet to burn, yet to, yet to, yet to burn
Yet to burn, yet to burn, yet to, yet to, yet to burn
Yet to burn, yet to burn, yet to, yet to, yet to burn

[Post-Chorus]
I believe it ’cause it soothes me
But that’s just being lazy
So I’ll push through the fatigue
And make you fucking hear me

[Outro]
Now hear me

Lies Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
In the first verse, Self Esteem reflects on the act of pretending to be okay despite the underlying discomfort. The phrase “Smile and say I don’t mind” encapsulates the facade that individuals often put on to appease others, while “Pull the wool over my eyes” symbolizes the self-deception that allows one to avoid confronting painful truths. The line “Out my mouth, in my prime” suggests that, despite being in a prime phase of life, there’s a sense of compromise and dishonesty that distorts her authentic experience.

[Chorus 1]
The repetition of “That’s a lie, that’s a lie” in the chorus becomes a declaration of the distance between the external appearance and the internal reality. This repetition underlines the internal conflict and the difficulty of maintaining a facade, as Self Esteem repeatedly acknowledges that the version of herself presented to the world is not true. The repetition amplifies the frustration with living a lie, both for herself and others around her.

[Post-Chorus]
In the post-chorus, Self Esteem explores how dishonesty can provide temporary comfort, with the line “I’ll believe it ’cause it soothes me.” This suggests that, at times, people choose to lie to themselves because it is easier than facing uncomfortable emotions or confronting difficult truths. There’s a sense of complacency in this dishonesty, as it allows for emotional numbness or avoidance of deeper pain.

[Chorus 2]
This chorus presents a more sarcastic tone, where Self Esteem questions the demands placed on her, mocking the expectation to conform or diminish herself. The lines “Tell me more, explain it please / Pretty please, silly me” suggest a forced submission to others’ whims, while the following lines, such as “I could play drums for you / ‘Cause that makes you look really cool,” sarcastically point out the absurdity of trying to please others by conforming to their limited perceptions of worth.

[Post-Chorus]
In this post-chorus, the repeated “I’ll believe it ’cause it soothes me” reinforces the idea that self-deception can be a coping mechanism. However, there’s a subtle acknowledgment that it is an unhealthy form of comfort, which is why she ultimately pushes back against it, as expressed in the line “So I’ll push through the fatigue / And make you fucking hear me.”

[Chorus 3]
Here, Self Esteem critiques the infantilization of women and the ways in which their autonomy is undermined. The line “How do you like, how do you like / Keep her infantilised” comments on the societal tendency to restrict women’s agency, while the reference to “OnlyFans, toes spread wide” satirizes how women are commodified in online spaces. This verse underscores the objectification and control women face in both public and private spheres.

[Chorus 4]
In the fourth chorus, Self Esteem expresses a deep sense of disillusionment with the cycle of performing for others, with the phrase “Bang this drum for so long now” symbolizing the exhaustion of repeating the same actions in an attempt to satisfy external expectations. The line “If you’re bored, don’t worry, see / No one’s as bored of this as me” communicates her frustration with the monotony and her unwillingness to continue playing along. The repeated “yet to burn” emphasizes her desire to break free from these cycles and find a way to move forward.

[Post-Chorus]
The post-chorus here takes on a more defiant tone, with Self Esteem acknowledging that although dishonesty is a temporary coping mechanism, it is ultimately unsustainable. “I believe it ’cause it soothes me, but that’s just being lazy” implies that the easy way out is no longer acceptable, and there’s a resolve to face the truth, no matter how uncomfortable.

[Outro]
The outro features a final declaration of autonomy: “Now hear me.” This is a call for recognition, a demand to be heard and understood beyond the lies and facades, signaling Self Esteem’s readiness to step into her truth and assert herself without apology. The simplicity and directness of the line suggest a shift toward empowerment and self-expression.

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