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Love Lies Lyrics

by Khalid & Normani

Lyricist: Khalid, Normani, Sampha

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Love Lies Lyrics

Sorry if it's hard to catch my vibe, mmm I need a lover to trust, tell me you're on my side Are you down for the ride? It's not easy for someone to catch my eye But I've been waitin' for you for my whole damn life For my whole lifetime Don't be afraid to tell me if you ain't with it (you ain't with it) I see you're focused, yeah you're so independent (independent) It's hard for me to open up, I'll admit it (I'll admit it) You've got some shit to say and I'm here to listen So baby, tell me where your love lies Waste the day and spend the night Underneath the sunrise Show me where your love lies I've been so into your mystery Is it because of our history? Are you into me? When it feels so good, but it's bad for you Can't say I don't want it 'cause I know I do Come on over, I need your company Cravin' that synergy Don't be afraid to tell me if you ain't with it (you ain't with it) I see you're focused, yeah, you're so independent (independent) It's hard for me to open up, I'll admit it (I'll admit it) You've got some shit to say and I'm here to listen So baby, tell me where your love lies Waste the day and spend the night Underneath the sunrise Show me where your love lies Tell me where your love lies Waste the day and spend the night Underneath the sunrise Show me where your love lies If you're down, don't hide it Feelin' me, you don't gotta deny it Baby you gon' make me overnight it Tell me, are you down? If you're down, don't hide it (yeah) Feelin' me, you don't gotta deny it (yeah) Baby you gon' make me overnight it Tell me, are you down? (Tell me) Tell me where your love lies (tell me where your love lies) Waste the day and spend the night (waste the day, spend the night) Underneath the sunrise (underneath the sunrise) Show me where your love lies (tell me where your love lies) Tell me where your love lies (show me where your love lies) Waste the day and spend the night (yeah, yeah) Underneath the sunrise (ooh) Show me where your love lies

Meaning of Love Lies

“Love Lies” by Khalid and Normani is a captivating exploration of hesitant attraction and the agonizing uncertainty at the heart of a burgeoning romantic connection. The core theme revolves around vulnerability, independence, and the push-and-pull dynamic inherent in pursuing someone who possesses a carefully constructed exterior – a “vibe” that’s difficult to penetrate. The lyrics paint a picture of Khalid yearning for trust and reciprocation from Normani, highlighting her self-sufficiency (“focused, yeah you're so independent”) as a barrier he simultaneously admires and finds frustrating. The repeated plea, "Tell me where your love lies," isn't simply a request for affection; it’s an urgent interrogation, a desperate attempt to break through her guardedness and ascertain whether she genuinely feels the same pull. The song masterfully captures the intoxicating yet potentially destructive nature of this dynamic – the allure of something “so good, but it’s bad for you,” fueled by shared moments and a captivating mystery ("into your mystery"). Both artists effectively convey the internal conflict: Khalid's raw desire to be accepted contrasted with Normani's cautious approach. The cyclical repetition of phrases like "waste the day and spend the night" and “show me where your love lies” emphasizes the almost hypnotic quality of this mutual yearning, a dance of attraction punctuated by anxieties about rejection or misinterpretation. Ultimately, “Love Lies” isn’t just about romantic longing; it's an honest portrayal of the messy, complicated emotions involved in taking a chance on someone who seems both unattainable and deeply desirable, leaving listeners suspended between hope and apprehension.

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