The song Lies by Harem Scarem is about the struggle of being stuck in a cycle, feeling trapped and lost, searching for something that seems unattainable. The lyrics describe the feeling of being controlled by time and constantly searching for the "midnight sun" that represents something better, but realizing it's long gone. The refrain, "Maybe we're caught up in the lies but we're holding on," suggests that the narrator knows they might be holding onto false hope, but they're still clinging to it in hopes of finding their way out of their situation. The song also touches on the theme of relationships, with the line "It's easier I find when you've found the one." But even in a relationship, the narrator is still stuck in their cycle and doesn't understand why they're still holding on. Overall, Lies is a melancholic and reflective song that speaks to the universal themes of feeling lost and searching for something better, even if it might not exist.
