“Denier”, the third song on 2021’s The Myth of the Happily Ever After is an energy-packed explosion of noise. At first glance, it may strike as an angsty and punk romantic song, reminiscent of In Your Honor-era Foo Fighters:
I need somebody to care and it’s you
However, the subject of the song may...
[Verse 1]
Look how she lays
This must be déjà vu
Draped like a dress on the floor
A different shade of blue
[Pre-Chorus]
I hope you don't choke
You broke your own rules
[Chorus]
I need somebody to love
I need somebody to care for and it's you
It's always been you
And may all our denials come true
[Verse 2]
Say that you do
Say that you care for me
You make me feel like anythin' is possible
[Pre-Chorus]
I hope you don't choke
You broke your own rules
[Chorus]
I need somebody to love
I need somebody to care for and it's you (Somebody to care)
It's always been you (It's always been you)
And may all our denials come true
[Outro]
I bet you didn't know
I bet you didn't care
Denial ain't forever
'Cause the truth's in there somewhere
Of course you didn't know
Of course you didn't care
Denial ain't forever
'Cause the truth's in there somewhere
Denier was written by Simon Neil.
Denier was produced by Adam Noble & Simon Neil & Ben Johnston & James Johnston (Biffy Clyro).
Biffy Clyro released Denier on Fri Oct 22 2021.
It’s the story of abusers in general: They do horrific things and then pretend that they’re the victim. A real manipulator can really twist things, and I fucking hate that. That’s what this song is about, and it’s got those sinister aspects to it.