The Liar Lyrics – Citizen Soldier

The Liar Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
This part expresses deep exhaustion from hiding true emotions. The singer wants someone to break through their emotional walls and truly see them. They admit they are lying when they say they’re fine and are tired of pretending to be okay while struggling inside.

[Verse 1]
The singer describes themselves as a fortress, meaning they have built strong defenses to keep others out. They feel trapped within their own mind, unable to share their painful experiences. Being vulnerable in the past has only left them feeling empty and broken, so they now keep their struggles hidden.

[Pre-Chorus]
Here, the singer expresses frustration with feeling like they have to prove their worth to others. They don’t want love that comes out of obligation. Instead of begging for acceptance, they would rather shut themselves off completely than feel like a burden to someone.

[Chorus]
The chorus repeats the desperate plea for someone to truly see them beyond their fake smiles. They are tired of pretending everything is fine while feeling like they are burning inside. They want someone to recognize their pain and break through their emotional walls.

[Post-Chorus]
This part reinforces the idea that the singer is hiding behind a mask. They are hoping for someone who can look past their lies and see how much they are actually struggling inside.

[Verse 2]
The singer compares themselves to a guarded castle, always on high alert. They have trusted people before, but those people abandoned them, making it hard to trust again. Instead of just words, they want proof that someone truly cares. They feel too emotionally drained to keep trying, so they need reassurance that they are worth the effort.

[Chorus]
Again, the chorus emphasizes the exhaustion of pretending to be okay. The singer longs for someone to recognize their hidden pain and break through their emotional defenses.

[Post-Chorus]
This section highlights how life has taught them that staying silent is the safest option. They see asking for help as a weakness. They continue to hide their pain behind a fake smile but still hope someone will see through their mask.

[Bridge]
The singer reflects on the emotional damage they have suffered. Past betrayals and broken trust have left them scarred, making them afraid to be vulnerable again. Even though they have realized the dangers of hiding behind a fake identity, they will continue doing so until someone proves they can be trusted.

[Chorus]
Once again, the chorus reinforces the overwhelming desire to be understood. The singer is exhausted from pretending and wants someone to see beyond their lies and help them feel seen and heard.

[Outro]
The song ends with the idea that life has taught them to stay silent because speaking up has only led to pain. They are afraid to ask for help because they see it as a weakness. Even though they are tired of pretending, they still hope that someone will see through their mask and understand them.