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Dolly Parton Livin' A Lie Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this weekAlbum: Straight Talk / Original Release Date: 1992-03-31Genre: SoundtrackSong Duration: 4 min 58 sec
DOLLY PARTON
- Livin' A Lie Lyrics / with translationsSpotlight's on, it's shining bright
And I like standin' in it
It's only superficial light
But I don't want to end it
It's warmth and glow has taken hold
And I'm caught uup in it's shine
A Cinderella fairy tale
I want to claim as mine
Fancy clothes, a magic coach
And happy ever after
Like something from a story book
The Cinderella chapter
But when the clock strikes midnight
And I lie awake in bed
Things my Daddy told me
Keep running through my head
You gotta walk the straight and narrow
And to thine own self be true
Gotta aim straight as an arrow
All eyes are up on you
But sometimes it feels so good
That I can almost justify
Livin' a lie -- livin' a lie
Livin' a lie -- livin' a lie
Is it wrong for me to want
The sweeter grass that's greener?
To chase the all-American dream
I've always been a dreamer
At the top and still I've got
A heavy heart inside
I keep remembering
Things my Daddy told me as a child
You gotta walk the striaght and narrow
Gotta hold fast to the right
Gotta aim straight as an arrow
Walk onward toward the light
Oh, but when I'm out there in it
I think I might get by
Livin' a lie -- livin' a lie
But I don't feel right livin' a lie
Livin' a lie -- livin' a lie
All the fame and fortune
Glory and prestige
Can't make me happy if it goes
Against what I believe
And I've sacrificed my honor
My values and my pride
Livin' a lie -- livin' a lie
Livin' a lie -- livin' a lie
Livin' a lie -- livin' a lie
Livin' a lie
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, I don't feel right
And I like standin' in it
It's only superficial light
But I don't want to end it
It's warmth and glow has taken hold
And I'm caught uup in it's shine
A Cinderella fairy tale
I want to claim as mine
Fancy clothes, a magic coach
And happy ever after
Like something from a story book
The Cinderella chapter
But when the clock strikes midnight
And I lie awake in bed
Things my Daddy told me
Keep running through my head
You gotta walk the straight and narrow
And to thine own self be true
Gotta aim straight as an arrow
All eyes are up on you
But sometimes it feels so good
That I can almost justify
Livin' a lie -- livin' a lie
Livin' a lie -- livin' a lie
Is it wrong for me to want
The sweeter grass that's greener?
To chase the all-American dream
At the top and still I've got
A heavy heart inside
I keep remembering
Things my Daddy told me as a child
You gotta walk the striaght and narrow
Gotta hold fast to the right
Gotta aim straight as an arrow
Walk onward toward the light
Oh, but when I'm out there in it
I think I might get by
Livin' a lie -- livin' a lie
But I don't feel right livin' a lie
Livin' a lie -- livin' a lie
All the fame and fortune
Glory and prestige
Can't make me happy if it goes
Against what I believe
And I've sacrificed my honor
My values and my pride
Livin' a lie -- livin' a lie
Livin' a lie -- livin' a lie
Livin' a lie -- livin' a lie
Livin' a lie
Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie, I don't feel right
Facts about Livin' A Lie
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Livin' A Lie is written and performed by Dolly Parton.
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It is first released on March 31, 1992 as part of Dolly Parton's album "Straight Talk" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 7th track on this album.
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When we take a closer look to the meaning, Dolly Parton uses her song 'Livin' A Lie' to show how people struggle between their desire for fame and the values their family raised them with through her Cinderella fairy tale interpretation which shows how success vanishes from people and damages their inner selves. The lyrics of Livin' a lie present six main emotional states which include reflection and angst and empowerment and despair and joy. The song proves that people need to achieve famous status to succeed while their ambitions drive them to battle against their fundamental beliefs which leads to their internal conflict and shame about their achievements. The lyrics contain themes of living a lie and questioning moral values, which are more suited for a mature audience. The content and language show basic elements but they address sophisticated emotional and ethical challenges.
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Livin' A Lie falls under the genre Soundtrack.
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Livin' A Lie song length is 4 minutes and 58 seconds.
Who wrote Livin' A Lie lyrics?
Livin' A Lie is written and performed by Dolly Parton.
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When was Livin' A Lie released?
It is first released on March 31, 1992 as part of Dolly Parton's album "Straight Talk" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 7th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Livin' A Lie lyrics?
When we take a closer look to the meaning, Dolly Parton uses her song 'Livin' A Lie' to show how people struggle between their desire for fame and the values their family raised them with through her Cinderella fairy tale interpretation which shows how success vanishes from people and damages their inner selves. The lyrics of Livin' a lie present six main emotional states which include reflection and angst and empowerment and despair and joy. The song proves that people need to achieve famous status to succeed while their ambitions drive them to battle against their fundamental beliefs which leads to their internal conflict and shame about their achievements. The lyrics contain themes of living a lie and questioning moral values, which are more suited for a mature audience. The content and language show basic elements but they address sophisticated emotional and ethical challenges.
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Which genre is Livin' A Lie?
Livin' A Lie falls under the genre Soundtrack.
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How long is the song Livin' A Lie?
Livin' A Lie song length is 4 minutes and 58 seconds.
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Record Label(s): 1992 Hollywood Records, Inc
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