Lyin'

Bishop Briggs' song 'Lyin'' delves into the tumultuous and often destructive nature of love. The repeated lines 'Got me lyin', lyin' for your love' and 'Dyin', dyin' for your love' suggest a relationship where the protagonist feels compelled to deceive and sacrifice their own well-being for the sake of love. This self-destructive behavior is further emphasized by the lyrics 'I was in chains, I was in fire,' indicating a sense of entrapment and intense emotional turmoil. The use of 'chains' and 'fire' as metaphors highlights the suffocating and consuming nature of this love, painting a vivid picture of a relationship that is both binding and burning.

The song also explores the theme of losing oneself in a relationship. The line 'Am I losing, losing myself when I'm lyin', lyin' for your love?' questions the cost of maintaining this love, suggesting that the protagonist is sacrificing their own identity and integrity. The repetition of 'I was a liar' and 'I was so blinded' underscores the extent to which the protagonist has compromised their values and lost their sense of self. This loss of identity is a common theme in toxic relationships, where one partner may feel compelled to change or hide parts of themselves to please the other.

In the bridge, the lyrics 'In the silence, silence we drown' and 'Sometimes violence, she makes no sound' introduce a haunting imagery of quiet suffering and unspoken pain. The 'shadow in the darkness' and 'the darkness devours' further illustrate the consuming and isolating nature of this love. The silence and darkness symbolize the emotional void and the sense of being engulfed by the relationship's toxicity. Bishop Briggs' powerful vocals and the song's intense instrumentation amplify these themes, creating a haunting and emotionally charged listening experience.