“Lies” is track 9 on Evanescence’s demo album Origin.
The song features guest vocals by Living Sacrifice’s Bruce Fitzhugh. Later, it was remade with different lyrics.
[Verse 1]
Bound at every limb by my shackles of fear
Sealed with lies through so many tears
Lost from within, pursuing the end
I fight for the chance to be lied to again
You will never be strong enough
You will never be good enough
You were never conceived in love
You will not rise above
[Chorus]
They'll never see
I'll never be
I'll struggle on and on to feed this hunger
Burning deep inside of me
[Verse 2]
But through my tears breaks a blinding light
Birthing a dawn to this endless night
Arms outstretched, awaiting me
An open embrace upon a bleeding tree
Rest in me and I'll comfort you
I have lived and I died for you
Abide in me and I vow to you
I will never forsake you
[Chorus]
They'll never see
I'll never be
I'll struggle on and on to feed this hunger
Burning deep inside of me
They'll never see
I'll never be
I'll struggle on and on to feed this hunger
Burning deep inside of me
[Verse 3]
Rest in me and I'll comfort you
I have lived and I died for you
Abide in me and I vow to you
I will never forsake you
[Chorus]
They'll never see
I'll never be
I'll struggle on and on to feed this hunger
Burning deep inside of me
Lies was produced by Ben Moody.
Evanescence released Lies on Sat Nov 04 2000.
Evanescence first performed “Lies” on May 7, 1999 at Vino’s bar, Little Rock.
This live version features Amy on lead vocals, Ben on guitar, live programming and male vocals, and Stephanie Pierce on backing vocals.