The Lie - Greg Lake

I came home late with a hungry heart

Falling silent in the hall

And I was feeling the need

But unable to read

Your message shinin' on the wall

Shakin' and pale, my future for sale

I knew the loneliness of love

Feeling withdrawal all alone in the hall

My heartbreak fitting like a glove

You didn’t want me at all

You made me feel

As though I’d lived a lie

The whole world knew except me

What your eyes concealed

I looked at your face on the pillow case

The shadow smiled, then fell away

Your favourite tune still haunted the room

I would have bled for you to stay

But you didn’t want me at all

You made me feel

As though I’d lived a lie

The whole world knew except me

What your eyes concealed

All those years of secrets and fears

Meant nothin' to you but a game

And the love in your eyes was nothin' but lies

You let my heart break without shame

I just fell silent in the hall

You never loved me at all

I know the loneliness of love

My heartbreak fitted like a glove

Down on my knees to God above