Everybody Lies

Jason Walker's song "Everybody Lies" delves into the complex and often uncomfortable reality of human relationships and the inherent dishonesty that can accompany them. The lyrics suggest that lying is an almost universal behavior, driven by the need to protect oneself or others, to escape difficult situations, or to maintain a facade. The opening lines, "We do what we have to when we fall in love / We say what we need to get out when it's not enough," highlight the dual nature of love and deception, where people often say or do things to either foster or escape a relationship.

The chorus, with its repetitive assertion that "Everybody lies, lies, lies / It's the only truth sometimes," underscores the paradoxical nature of truth and lies. Walker suggests that lying is an intrinsic part of human nature, something that everyone does, whether consciously or subconsciously. This idea is further emphasized by the lines, "Doesn't matter if it's out there / Somewhere waiting for the world to find / Buried deep inside," indicating that lies can be both overt and hidden, but they are always present.

The song also touches on the emotional consequences of deceit, particularly when trust is broken. The line, "It's easy to deceive but it's hard / When the trust that's broken is mine," speaks to the personal pain and difficulty of dealing with betrayal. Despite the somber theme, the song also acknowledges the universality of these experiences, as seen in the closing lines, "Everybody lives, and everybody dies," suggesting that lying is just another part of the human condition, as inevitable as life and death.