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The Biggest Lie

Elliott Smith

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The Biggest Lie

i'm waiting for the train

the subway that only goes one way

the stupid thing that will come to pull us apart

and make everybody late

you spent everything you had

wanted everything to stop that bad

and now i'm a crushed credit card registered to smith

not the name that you call me with

you turned white like a saint

i'm tired of dancing on a pot of gold flake paint

oh we're so very precious, you and i

and everything that you do makes me want to die

oh i just told the biggest lie

i just told the biggest lie

the biggest lie

LanguageEnglish
Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

The song 'The Biggest Lie' by Elliott Smith delves into themes of self-deception, emotional pain, and the complexity of personal relationships. Smith's poignant lyrics explore the notion of lying to oneself and others about the reality of one's emotional state. The key themes include introspection, vulnerability, and the struggle to come to terms with personal truths versus the facades we often present to the world. Particularly poignant moments in the song include the lines where Smith reflects on regret and resignation, highlighting the emotional turmoil and the internal conflict of accepting one's own weaknesses and mistakes.

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