Behind Your Lies
Linkin Park Lyrics

Your lies!
The emphasis given to the word 'lies' sets the tone for the song, revealing that the lyrics will focus on the theme of dishonesty and deception.

I didn't think that I had a debt to pay
The singer did not realize that their actions or words might have consequences, until they experienced the negative effects of someone else's deceit.

Until they came to take all I had left away
The deception cost the singer so much that it felt like they lost everything they had left.

You said you didn't put me to the test today
The liar denied causing harm or testing the artist's patience, but the artist remembers the same person doing so in the past.

But I remember you saying that yesterday
The artist's memory contradicts the denials of the deceptive person, revealing the existence of a dishonest pattern.

There was a time when your mind wasn't out of control
The person was not always dishonest, but they changed over time and lost control of their thoughts and actions.

Every memory and confession pouring out of your soul
The person used to be open and honest, but now their every memory or confession seems like a deception because of the change in their behavior.

Like a pill you couldn't swallow and it swallowed you whole
The person kept repeating the lies until they became trapped in their own deceit, which consumed them completely.

Another lie, hard to follow, until it followed you home
The liar found it hard to remember their lies and keep track of who they had lied to, until it became a part of their life and followed them everywhere.

Broken down, a victim of your
The artist feels broken down and powerless because of the lies they have been told.

You hide behind lies
The deceptive person tries to avoid being exposed or held accountable by lying and hiding behind their false stories.

You don't know why
The liar does not understand the negative consequences of their lies, or why other people are hurt by them.

You crossed the line
The liar went too far in their deception, breaking a moral or ethical boundary in the process.

Wrapped up inside your lies
The liar is trapped and consumed by their own falsehoods, unable to see the truth or escape the negative consequences.

You're lost inside that
The liar is lost or confused, unable to distinguish between the truth and their own lies.

Cold disguise
The deceptive behavior is a cold and impersonal way of interacting with people, which contrasts with the warmth and trust of genuine relationships.

I don't know what you thought I might say
The artist is unsure of the motives or intentions behind the lies, and how the liar expected the artist to react or respond.

Seems like we never were taught the right way
The singer reflects on the lack of proper education or guidance on how to deal with dishonesty in relationships.

Every other minute I fought for my place
The singer had to struggle constantly to assert their worth or importance in a relationship where lies made it hard to trust or feel valued.

And drop what I made and thought you might stay
The artist had to sacrifice their own priorities or accomplishments in order to prioritize the relationship and keep the liar in their life.

So, I'm guessing that you probably know
The artist suspects that the liar is aware of the damage they caused and the hurt they inflicted, but chooses to remain silent or unapologetic about it.

When your inside's hollow, then you outta be cold
The artist comments on the destructive effect of dishonesty on the liar's own sense of self, which leads them to become emotionally distant or cold towards others.

You're faking, you're mistaken
The singer accuses the liar of pretending and being wrong about their own intentions and motivations for lying.

If you think that you can climb out of this hole
The artist challenges the liar to face the truth and the consequences of their dishonesty, instead of trying to escape or cover up their mistakes.

Forsaken, what we take when
The singer highlights the cost of lying on relationships and how it can lead to feelings of abandonment or betrayal.

All our lies come from the power of control
The singer suggests that the liar's deception arises from a desire for control or domination, rather than from any genuine need or intention.