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The Camera Never Lies

Elton John

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The Camera Never Lies

I see you tempt the night

I see you take a bite

You can tell me you were home

But the camera never lies

You walk out in disguise

To pull the wool over my eyes

You play me for a fool

To believe your alibis

And you can count on being safe as houses

Underestimate my eyes

But you can't argue with the image

The camera never lies

There's no distance put between us

Safe enough for you to hide

I'm watching all of your secrets

The camera never lies

I recommend first prize

For acting so surprised

For acting like you love me

The camera never lies

I'll take my wounded pride

I'll take it on the chin

Your profile fills the frame

How good you look on film

Smoke screens and sweet deceiving

Replace the face of trust

The shutter falls each time you meet him

A negative becomes my plus

LanguageEnglish
Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

The Camera Never Lies by Elton John delves into themes of truth, deception, and the inevitable exposure of hidden secrets. The song metaphorically uses the idea of a camera to convey how the truth will always come to light, no matter how hard one tries to conceal it. It speaks to the unavoidable nature of reality being captured and revealed. Key themes include honesty, transparency, and the consequences of deceit. Poignant moments in the song include lyrical references to being unable to hide from the camera’s eye, symbolizing that one's real actions and intentions are always visible at some point.

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