Intro
Verse 1
They stand before the alter
They stand before themselves
For richer or for poorer,
in sickness and in health
Pre-chorus
Words are mostly meaningless
the only truth that really is
Chorus
We’re all getting by
telling lies, telling lies
Everyone we love
is telling lies, telling lies
Maybe that’s why I never felt like I
could look you in the eyes
Everyone alive
is telling lies
Verse 2
She feels the whole world on her shoulders
as she tucks her kid in bed
It gets better when you’re older
and they believe the words she says
Pre-chorus
Words are mostly meaningless
the only truth that really is
Chorus
We don't really mind
Telling lies, telling lies
Cause we're all getting by
Telling lies, telling lies
Maybe that’s why I never felt like I
Could trust any friend of mine
Everyone alive
Is telling lies
Instrumental
Verse 3
She walks naked in the bedroom
as I’m lying on my back
And says "baby please be honest
have I been getting fat?"
Pre-chorus
Words are mostly meaningless
the only truth that really is
Chorus
Everyone we love
Is telling lies, telling lies
Everyone we know
Is telling lies, telling lies
Maybe that is why I can justify
the way I live my life
Cause everyone alive
Is telling lies