Sometimes it’s better to lie
Than say all the things I got on my mind
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Sometimes I wonder if I’m living my life
Or waiting to die
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Sometimes it’s better to lie
Than say all the things I got on my mind
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Sometimes I wonder if I’m living my life
Or waiting to die
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Small dog in a big town
Little dog on that big pound
If you can’t bite, then just sit down
Better fight or just quit now
Full of bull like a pit now
Toxic, that big mouth
Get written outta that script, ouch! Bye!
Like a fish outta the water
This only gets harder
Feels like I just started
No time to get caught up
I been workin’ on me
Therapy once a week
It ain’t cheap, but I’d rather pay the fee
Instead of cheat, oh, yeah
And you can hate me, I don’t mind
Yeah, you can hate me, I don’t mind
Yeah, you can hate me, I don’t mind
Yeah, you can hate me, I don’t mind
Sometimes it’s better to lie
Than say all the things I got on my mind
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Sometimes I wonder if I’m living my life
Or waiting to die
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Sometimes it’s better to lie
Than say all the things I got on my mind
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Sometimes I wonder if I’m living my life
Or waiting to die
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Killin’ the vibes, killin’ the vibes
All this waitin’ ’round killin’ the vibes
Sellin’ you dreams
Wastin’ time that I can’t buy
Wouldn’t give me peace of mind
Attitudes seem to change when we roll up
How it taste when you taste your own medicine?
Quality, yeah, my life isn’t low-budget
Gave me all dirty looks when I look right
You can hate me, I don’t mind
You can hate me, I don’t mind
You can hate me, I don’t mind
You can hate me, I don’t mind
Sometimes it’s better to lie
Than say all the things I got on my mind
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Sometimes I wonder if I’m living my life
Or waiting to die
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Sometimes it’s better to lie
Than say all the things I got on my mind
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Sometimes I wonder if I’m living my life
Or waiting to die
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Pretty good ending, huh?
Silent Truths and Inner Battles
“Better To Lie” by benny blanco explores the complicated terrain between honesty and self-preservation. The lyrics touch on the vulnerability of sharing one’s deepest thoughts, suggesting that sometimes hiding the truth is a necessary defense mechanism. Throughout the song, the repeated questioning—”Am I living my life or waiting to die?”—reveals an existential struggle and a search for authentic purpose. The verses paint vivid images of feeling out of place, overwhelmed, and working through personal issues, such as seeking therapy. Yet, there’s an undercurrent of resilience and self-acceptance, as the narrator chooses to focus on self-improvement over external validation.
Song Credits
Artist: benny blanco
Songwriters: benny blanco, Jesse Rutherford, Swae Lee
Release Year: 2018
Label: Friends Keep Secrets, Interscope Records