They stand before the alter
They stand before themselves
For richer or for poorer
In sickness and in health
Words are mostly meaningless
The only truth that really is
We're all getting by
Telling lies, telling lies
Everyone we love
Is telling lies, telling lies
Maybe that's why I never felt like I
Could look you in the eye
Everyone alive
Is telling lies
She feels the whole world on her shoulders
As she tucks her kid in bed
It gets better when you're older
And they believe the word she says
Words are mostly meaningless
The only truth that really is
We don't really mind
Telling lies, telling lies
Cause we're all getting by
Telling lies, telling lies
Maybe that's why I never felt like I
Could trust any friend of mine
Everyone alive
Telling lies
She walks naked in the bedroom
As I'm lying on my back
And says: baby please be honest, have I been getting fat?
But my words are mostly meaningless
The only truth that really is
Everyone we love
Is telling lies, telling lies
Everyone we know
Is telling lies, telling lies
Maybe that is why I could justify
The way I live my life
Cause everyone alive
Is telling lies, telling lies
