Love is a lie, love is a lie Love is a lie, love is a lie Hidin', hidin', but he saw her there Cryin', cryin', mama in despair Tryin', tryin' not to let him know She is so alone Waitin', when will he be home? Prayin' for them to be whole again He was just a little boy with an ear against the wall Mom and dad would fight and slamming all the doors Thinkin' he's asleep, but he's hearing every word Lyin' wide awake, trying to figure out his worth Got him thinkin' love is a lie, love is a lie Love is a lie, love is a lie Love is a lie, love is a lie Love is a lie, love is a lie New name, new place, new reality No savin' grace when the enemy Is faith unmade, build another life By his mother's side No more waitin', he's not comin' home Prayin' their hope can be grown again He was just a little boy with an ear against the wall Mom and dad would fight and slamming all the doors Thinkin' he's asleep, but he's hearing every word Lyin' wide awake, trying to figure out his worth Got him thinkin' love is a lie, love is a lie Love is a lie, love is a lie Love is a lie, love is a lie Love is a lie, love is a lie No more waitin', he's not comin' home Prayin' their hope can be grown again Love is a lie, love is a lie Love is a lie, love is a lie