Tell Me A Lie
One Direction · Up All Night [2011]
No matter how hard I try
And I've tried
When I put up a good fight
But your words cut like knives
And I'm tired
As you break my heart again this time
Tell me I'm a screwed up mess
That I never listen, listen
Tell me you don't want my kiss
That you're needing distance, distance
Tell me everything but don't you say
It's what you're missing, baby
If he's the reason that you're leaving me tonight
Spare me what you think and
Tell me a lie
Well, you're the charming type
That little twinkle in your eye
Gets me every time
And well there must have been a time
I was a reason for that smile
So keep in mind
As you take whats left of you and I
Tell me I'm a screwed up mess
That I never listen, listen
Tell me you don't want my kiss
That you're needing distance, distance
Tell me everything but don't you say
It's what you're missing, baby
If he's the reason that you're leaving me tonight
Spare me what you think and
Tell me a lie
Tell me a lie
Tell me a lie
Tell me a lie
Tell me I'm a screwed up mess
That I never listen, listen
Tell me you don't want my kiss
That you're needing distance, distance
Tell me everything but don't you say
It's what you're missing, baby
If he's the reason that you're leaving me tonight
Spare me what you think and
Tell me a lie
Tell me a lie
Tell me a lie
Tell me a lie
Tell me a lie
About Tell Me A Lie
"Tell Me A Lie" is a standout track from One Direction's 2011 debut album, *Up All Night*, which helped launch the group to global stardom. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of pop and R&B influences, characterized by catchy melodies and emotive vocals that resonated with a young audience worldwide. Released during the height of their early career, the recording captures the youthful energy and romantic themes typical of the era's boy band sound. As part of their extensive discography, the track remains a staple of their live performances and has been featured in various compilations, cementing its place in the history of modern pop music. Its enduring popularity reflects the group's ability to craft anthems that defined a generation.