Aimee Mann - Living A Lie Lyrics
[James Mercer:]
You can see yourself in the side mirror
tossing your hair
if no one is there
why do you care
all of your crimes
I knew what you were:
a climber who climbs
[Aimee Mann and James Mercer:]
I’m living a lie
you’re living it too
cause I live it with you
I’m living a lie
a lie I can’t tell
[Aimee Mann:]
No one bears a grudge like a boy genius
Just past his prime
Gilding his cage
One bar at a time
For every open arm there's a cold shoulder
Waiting to turn
People to blame
Bridges to burn
[Aimee Mann and James Mercer:]
I’m living a lie
you’re living it too
cause I live it with you
I’m living a lie
a lie I can’t tell
so we wait for a crack in the shell
[James Mercer:]
A girl comes around at a time when your ground
is as shaky as leaves on a tree
creating for you a persona or two
or an out-and-out mythology
[Aimee Mann:]
Now there’s too many cooks but you like how it looks
when they’re bowing and calling you “boss”
but the powers that were, were invested in her
and now winning means taking a loss
[Aimee Mann and James Mercer:]
I’m living a lie
you’re living it too
cause I live it with you
I’m living a lie
a lie I can’t tell
so we wait for a crack in the shell
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Aimee Mann Living A Lie Comments
[James Mercer:]
You can see yourself in the side mirror
tossing your hair
if no one is there
why do you care
Though I let you think there was no witness to
all of your crimes
I knew what you were:
a climber who climbs
[Aimee Mann and James Mercer:]
I’m living a lie
you’re living it too
cause I live it with you
I’m living a lie
a lie I can’t tell
so we wait for a crack in the shell
[Aimee Mann:]
No one bears a grudge like a boy genius
Just past his prime
Gilding his cage
One bar at a time
For every open arm there's a cold shoulder
Waiting to turn
People to blame
Bridges to burn
[Aimee Mann and James Mercer:]
I’m living a lie
you’re living it too
cause I live it with you
I’m living a lie
a lie I can’t tell
so we wait for a crack in the shell
[James Mercer:]
A girl comes around at a time when your ground
is as shaky as leaves on a tree
creating for you a persona or two
or an out-and-out mythology
[Aimee Mann:]
Now there’s too many cooks but you like how it looks
when they’re bowing and calling you “boss”
but the powers that were, were invested in her
and now winning means taking a loss
[Aimee Mann and James Mercer:]
I’m living a lie
you’re living it too
cause I live it with you
I’m living a lie
a lie I can’t tell
so we wait for a crack in the shell
This song is fantastic! I didn't know of Aimee Mann really but love The Shins and I just recently discovered this song on an older episode of 'Live From The Basement' that featured both of them. Familiar the first time I heard it - sign of a classic if there ever was one. I can't put my finger on what song it really it reminds me of; but it echoes all kinds of things - from Fleetwood Mac to Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, and even the Highwaymen (Johnny Cash et all). Fantastic stuff. No idea why this isn't more popular!
Is this song about Spider-Man?
who's hand is that? Is it? no chance! Wow great sound her voice is like gold angel flying in the atmoshere on a magic rug
thank you so so much
Sounds country! Wow!
the harmonies sound kind of countryish
I love the vinyl set up
Amp doesn't appear to be on
True!
Bobby Murcer sounded like Mickey Mantle.
James Mercer sounded like James Mercer
sounds better than ever ,like fine wine!!
great one! can't decided if i like this or crazytown best. good problem.
James Mercer sounded like Michael Penn for a second there..
Yeah the new Album is awesome Cheers Aimee.
Love the vinyl!
i heart aimee
Thumbs up!