Ah when you cross that line that you know you can’t erase
To fall in lust, not love, ain’t no sin at all
And tell me when you’re with your best friend’s friend, do you still feel out of place?
No thanks, I took that ride
God only knows I tried believing
I imagine everyone sometimes
Would cross their heart and hope to die to tell “I love you” lies
I imagine everyone survives
For giving up all that you got to tell “I love you” lies
First time you look for love, you find you don’t know jack
Yeah, so much for mind games you play to win
‘Cause first you lose your heart’s desire, then you get it back
But ignorance ain’t bliss
There’s so much more behind the kiss I’m feeling
I imagine everyone sometimes
Would cross their heart and hope to die to tell “I love you” lies
I imagine everyone survives
For giving up all that you got to tell “I love you” lies
When loneliness and paranoia feeds me
God help the person who needs me
If ignorance is bliss, then take me off the list, I’m leaving
I imagine everyone sometimes
Would cross their heart and hope to die to tell “I love you” lies
I imagine everyone survives
For giving up all that you got to tell “I love you” lies
Exploring the Emotional Depths of “Luv Lies”
“Luv Lies” by Aerosmith delves into the complexities of relationships where truth and deception intertwine. The lyrics capture the struggle between honest emotions and the temptation to tell comforting lies, especially in matters of love and lust. The song reflects on crossing moral lines, the confusion of first love, and the games people play with their hearts. There’s a raw vulnerability as the protagonist admits to mistakes and the universal desire to be loved—even if it means bending the truth. Aerosmith’s signature blend of rock energy and introspective storytelling makes “Luv Lies” a relatable anthem for anyone who has ever navigated the blurry lines between love, lust, and honesty.
Song Credits
- Artist: Aerosmith
- Songwriters: Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Marti Frederiksen
- Release Year: 2001
- Label: Columbia Records