Love Lies

Santino Le Saint's 'Love Lies' delves into the complex emotions of love, loss, and existential despair. The song's protagonist is caught in a melancholic state, yearning for an escape from reality. The opening lines, 'I just wanna sleep / 'Cause I don't wanna see the morning,' set the tone for a narrative steeped in sorrow and a desire to retreat into the dream world. Here, the 'angel in my dreams' symbolizes an idealized love, one that is unattainable in the waking world. This angel, described as 'one of the fallen,' mirrors the protagonist's own sense of being lost and broken, creating a poignant connection between them.

The recurring theme of 'love lies' suggests a deep disillusionment with love itself. The protagonist grapples with the idea that love is inherently deceptive, a sentiment encapsulated in the line, 'And if I'm living a lie then I guess I'm barely alive.' This existential crisis is further emphasized by the protagonist's aversion to facing reality, as seen in 'I can't even go outside now without hating my eyes.' The dream world becomes a refuge, a place where the protagonist can reunite with the angel and escape the harsh truths of life.

The afterlife is portrayed as a potential sanctuary, a place where true love might exist beyond the deceptions of the mortal world. The lines 'But in the afterlife / I think that's where my love lies' reflect a longing for a purer, more honest form of love that transcends earthly limitations. However, this hope is tinged with a sense of finality, as the protagonist also acknowledges that 'that's where our love dies.' The song's haunting melody and introspective lyrics create a powerful exploration of the duality of love and the human condition, leaving listeners to ponder the fine line between dreams and reality, love and lies.