Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: punk-rock
Song Meaning of “So He Begins to Lie” by Bloc Party
So He Begins to Lie is a song about a relationship gone wrong. The narrator is hurt and struggling to cope with the initial pain and betrayal of a betrayal from a person they thought they could trust. The lyrics imply that, while they ultimately choose to remain in the relationship, they now know to watch out for any further signs of instability or dishonesty from their partner.
The chorus paints a vivid picture of the narrator’s internal struggles: “When he speaks I can’t believe the things that come out of his mouth/ When I smile I can only cover up my doubt.” It’s a heartbreaking illustration of the internal conflicts now at play; on one hand wanting and needing to trust this person they love, and on the other desperately trying to learn from the mistake of blindly doing so before.
The song ultimately serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of loving someone blindly. Trusting in the wrong person may lead to pain, but it’s a lesson that can be learned in order to become stronger in the long run.