歌詞
[Verse 1]
The prophet took my hand on all saints day
He preached the value of deception
Changing shadows by a shape shifter's rules
[Verse 2]
Tales are never just for fools
The court of conscience came before me
Presenting me with a heavenly angel
You took my hand and ask me, truth aside
To his questions I replied
[Verse 3]
Do you want the truth or something beautiful?
Just close your eyes and make believe
Do you want the truth or something beautiful?
I am happy to deceive you
[Verse 4]
He stood as tall as redwood trees
Drank tea from a seamstress thimble
Didn't want to speak, the honest truth
So I spit out lies that aimed to soothe
[Verse 5]
Do you want the truth or something beautiful?
Just close your eyes and make believe
Do you want the truth or something beautiful?
I am happy to deceive you
[Verse 6]
Secrets, lying, falling veils
I can be who you want me to be
Sacred, lies in, telling tales
I can be who you want me to be
But do you want me
[Verse 7]
Do you want the truth or something beautiful?
Just close your eyes and make believe
Do you want the truth or something beautiful?
I am happy to deceive you
[Verse 8]
Sacred, lies in, telling tales
I can be who you want me to be
Sacred, lies in, telling tales
I can be who you want me to be
But do you want me
Written by: Ed Harcourt, Paloma Faith