On The Lie
Goo Goo Dolls · Ego Opinion Art & Commerce
He burnt down the house one night
He had a loaded sixpack gun
He said that jesus christ was just like a cop
You know you never know when they'll come
She said every day above ground
Was another dream come true
He said I'd hang and swap cliches all night
But I'm not in love with you
And I never got serious
Til everything went black
And I ain't so curious
That I'm ever going back
On the lie, On the lie, On the lie, On the Lie
He said man you want to be Elvis
It sucks I ain't dying face down
He said you've got to die facing up in the world
Cause there's too many holes around
He asked what was wrong with me
He said I looked like a hollywood girl
I said that hollywood can fall into the ocean, man
Cause it's the ugliest place in the whole wide world
And He never got serious
Til everything went black
And I ain't so curious
That I'm ever going back
On the lie, On the lie, On the lie
On the lie, he was, On the lie
On the lie, she was, On the lie
On the lie, he was, On the lie
Theres always stinking lies
He had a loaded sixpack gun
He said that jesus christ was just like a cop
You know you never know when they'll come
She said every day above ground
Was another dream come true
He said I'd hang and swap cliches all night
But I'm not in love with you
And I never got serious
Til everything went black
And I ain't so curious
That I'm ever going back
On the lie, On the lie, On the lie, On the Lie
He said man you want to be Elvis
It sucks I ain't dying face down
He said you've got to die facing up in the world
Cause there's too many holes around
He asked what was wrong with me
He said I looked like a hollywood girl
I said that hollywood can fall into the ocean, man
Cause it's the ugliest place in the whole wide world
And He never got serious
Til everything went black
And I ain't so curious
That I'm ever going back
On the lie, On the lie, On the lie
On the lie, he was, On the lie
On the lie, she was, On the lie
On the lie, he was, On the lie
Theres always stinking lies
On The Lie
Released on the 1998 album Ego Opinion Art & Commerce, 'On The Lie' stands as a defining track for Goo Goo Dolls, blending their signature rock sound with introspective lyricism. The song features the band's characteristic melodic guitar work and Paul Wang's emotive vocals, capturing the band's evolution from their earlier pop-punk roots into a more mature, alternative rock direction. It exemplifies the group's ability to address themes of disillusionment and personal struggle within a polished, radio-friendly package. Alongside hits like 'Iris', the track remains a staple of their discography, showcasing the band's enduring influence on the alternative rock genre of the late 1990s and early 2000s.