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
(Were all getting) by telling lies, telling lies
(Everyone we love) is telling lies, telling lies
Maybe thats why I never felt like I could look you in the eyes
(Everyone alive) is telling lies
She feels the whole world on her shoulders as she tucks her kid in bed
It gets better when youre older and they believe the words she says
Words are mostly meaningless, the only truth that really is
(We dont really mind) telling lies, telling lies
(cause were all getting by) telling lies, telling lies
Maybe thats why I never felt like I could trust any friend of mine
(everyone alive) is telling lies, telling lies
She walks naked in the bedroom as Im lying on my back
And says "baby please by 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 can justify the way I live my life
(Cause everyone alive) is telling lies