Liar

"**Liar**" is the second single by Swedish pop singer LÉON from her sophomore EP, *For You* (2017). It was released to streaming on 16 December 2016.

## Background & composition

"Liar" was written by LÉON and former producing partner Agrin Rahmani sometime in 2015–2016. The track was originally called "Why Am I Not Enough?" before becoming "Liar."

In an interview with TIME Magazine, LÉON said about the song: "It’s basically about how a lot of people judge people who are in relationships if somebody is unfaithful. It’s easier to judge somebody and think that the person is weak. Everything is not black and white; it’s not easy. It’s about being torn, somewhere in between, and not knowing if you should stay or if you should go."

## Release

"Liar" was officially released on 16 December 2016.

The official music video for "Liar," directed by Ted Malmros, premiered via TIME Magazine on 24 January 2016.

## Lyrics

**[Verse 1]**

Heartbreak's on its way

Nothing left to say

Why you playing, babe

And tell me who she is

The reason to all this

Is she staying, babe

**[Pre-Chorus]**

Liar, you are a liar

But you can't hide your face, it's so revealing

Liar, you are a liar

And nothing that you say can change this feeling

**[Chorus]**

I'm laying wide awake while you are sleeping

It seems like I can't leave, I'm too forgiving

I've asked a thousand times for just one reason

If it's love, it is rough

Why am I not enough?

**[Verse 2]**

Screamed until I cried

Why is she here tonight

Are you playing?, babe

Does she know my name

Tell me why she came

Is she staying?, babe

**[Pre-Chorus]**

Liar, you are a liar

But you can't hide your face, it's so revealing

Liar, you are a liar

And nothing that you say can change this feeling

**[Chorus]**

I'm laying wide awake while you are sleeping

It seems like I can't leave, I'm too forgiving

I've asked a thousand times for just one reason

If it's love, it is rough

Why am I not enough?

I wonder why you're fine, are you forgetting?

The things that you have done, the scars you've given

I've asked a thousand times for just one reason

If it's love, it is rough

Why am I not enough?

**[Bridge]**

Don't you see I'm hurting

I'm hurting

Don't you see I'm hurting

I'm hurting

**[Chorus]**

I'm laying wide awake while you are sleeping

It seems like I can't leave, I'm too forgiving

I've asked a thousand times for just one reason

If it's love, it is rough

Why am I not enough?

I wonder why you're fine, are you forgetting?

The things you have done, the scars you've given

I've asked a thousand times for just one reason

If it's love, it is rough

Why am I not enough?

## Videos

### Official videos

LÉON - Liar (Video)Official music videoLÉON - Liar (Audio)Official audio
### Live Performances

Main article: Live Performances
Léon - Liar - Live @ JBTVJBTV (Feb. 8, 2017)LÉON - "Liar" -Live + Interview- - All Eyes OnOnes To Watch (May 15, 2017)LÉON - Liar - Sofar LondonSofar London (Dec. 29, 2017)
## Trivia

* "Liar" is the only song from *For You* that received an official music video

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 “LÉON - Liar (Audio).” *YouTube*, uploaded by LÉON, 16 Dec. 2016, youtu.be/h88bEXjhY3s.
2. ↑ Schwartz, Alexandra. “Get to Know LÉON, the Swedish Pop Star Katy Perry Called ‘One to Watch.’” *Glamour*, 27 Apr. 2016, www.glamour.com/story/get-to-know-leon-the-swedish-pop-star-katy-perry-called-one-to-watch.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Bruner, Raisa. “Watch Rising Star LÉON’s Haunting Music Video for ‘Liar’: Premiere.” *Time*, 24 Jan. 2017, time.com/4644339/leon-liar-music-video.
4. ↑ Wass, Mike. “LÉON’s ‘Liar’ Video Is An Emotional Sucker Punch.” *Idolator*, 24 Jan. 2017, www.idolator.com/7656196/leon-liar-video.