Introduction
It wasn’t just another track. It was a confrontation. When Linda Ronstadt took hold of “Lies”, she didn’t whisper the word—she weaponized it. What came out of her mouth was not a gentle confession or a sorrowful ballad. It was fire, razor-sharp and uncompromising, cutting through the glossy veneer of love songs that dominated the airwaves.
Ronstadt has always been a master of transformation. She could melt hearts with tenderness, then, with a single shift of tone, scorch the earth with rage. In “Lies”, she does both. Her voice lashes out, drenched in equal parts betrayal and defiance, reminding listeners that the sweetest words can sometimes be the deadliest. The song becomes less about a relationship and more about survival—a warning flare for anyone who has ever been deceived, manipulated, or broken by the false promises of love.
What makes this performance so shocking is its rawness. No studio trickery, no soft edges—just Ronstadt, unfiltered, facing down the ugliness of dishonesty. She spits out the title word—“Lies”—like venom, each syllable dripping with the anger of someone who has had enough. In that moment, she’s not merely a singer; she’s every person who’s ever had their trust shattered.
For fans, hearing Ronstadt tear into “Lies” was like watching a storm rip across a quiet landscape. It demanded attention. It shook the foundations of what audiences thought a female artist could deliver. She wasn’t pleading. She wasn’t asking for sympathy. She was standing her ground, daring anyone who ever thought they could deceive her to think again.
Decades later, the sting of “Lies” remains. It’s not just a song—it’s a reckoning. And Linda Ronstadt, once again, proved that her voice wasn’t just beautiful. It was dangerous.
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Lyrics
Lies, Lies
I can’t believe a word you say
Lies, Lies
Are gonna make you sad some dayTear, tears
I’ve shed a million tears for you
Tear, tears
And now you’re loving someone newSomeday I’m gonna be happy
But I don’t know when just now
Lies, lies
You’re breaking my heartYou think that you’re such a smart boy
And I’ll believe what you say
Who do you think you are boy
To lead me on this way HeyLies, lies
I can’t believe a word you say
Lies, lies
Are gonna make you sad some daySomeday I’m gonna be lonely
And you won’t find me around
Lies, lies
You’re breaking my heart
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Lies, lies
You’re breaking my heart
You’re breaking my heart
You’re breaking my heart
You’re breaking my heart
