Tell Me Lies
Natalie Cole · Other Songs - Natalie Cole
I never believed that there was a rainbow
With a pot of gold at the end
I'm much too smart for fairy tales like that
Yet here I am again
I thought this time, this time we're gonna make it
Why I thought so I really don't know
Maybe something in his eyes just told me so
Something in his eyes...
Tell me lies
And I'll come runnin'
I must have lost my mind!
I could close me eyes
And tell you just exactly what's comin'
Life's gonna turn just a little unkind
Seems like everyone's sailin'
Way out on the sea
And I'm stuck here on the shore
Sun's always shinin'
But it's never on me
Why should I try anymore?
Tell me lies
Tell me lies
And I'll just keep right on comin'
This time I've got to believe in the dream
This time I've got to believe in his dream
*** Cat's don't dance
Tell Me Lies
Natalie Cole's "Tell Me Lies" stands as a poignant example of her signature blend of soulful R&B and pop sensibilities. Recorded during her early solo career, the track showcases her exceptional vocal control and emotive delivery, characteristic of the smooth, romantic style she helped define in the late 1970s and early 1980s. As a solo artist, Cole often collaborated with her father, Burt Cole, on arrangements that added a rich, orchestral texture to her recordings. The song reflects the era's emphasis on polished production and heartfelt balladry, capturing the universal themes of heartbreak and deception through a timeless musical lens. Its enduring appeal lies in Cole's ability to convey deep vulnerability within a framework of sophisticated musicality, cementing her status as a versatile vocalist capable of navigating both pop and adult contemporary landscapes.