"Better Liar" by Julia Cole is about a failed relationship where the narrator discovers the truth about her partner's infidelity. The song begins with the narrator expressing her honesty and disappointment in her partner's actions. She mentions that her partner made promises and claimed to be fully committed, but his actions tell a different story. The narrator is left wondering where her partner has been, as he often comes home late at night, drunk, and uses work as an excuse. She suspects that he has been unfaithful and confronts him about it. She believes that if he were truly honest, he would admit to his wrongdoings and confess that his hands have been on another person's body where they shouldn't have been. The chorus suggests that the narrator wants her partner to be a better liar because his lies are transparent and she sees through them. She implies that he should either find someone who is easily deceived or improve his lying skills. She criticizes his manipulative and narcissistic behavior, pointing out that she refused to indulge in the games he wanted to play. The second verse continues the narrative of the failed relationship. The narrator reflects on the fact that if her partner had been more honest, their relationship might have lasted longer. She declares that she is already over him and needs him to be gone to move on to someone who is honest and treats her the way she deserves. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the narrator's desire for her partner to be a better liar or find someone who is easily deceived. She mentions his gaslighting behavior, where he manipulates her perception of reality. She sarcastically comments that if he were just a little brighter, she might have been fooled by his lies. The bridge reinforces the idea that the narrator is done with the relationship and reveals her relief in finally being free from the lies. She suggests that her partner should be a better liar if he is incapable of telling the truth, highlighting his lack of intelligence. In the final chorus, the narrator repeats the message that her partner should be a better liar or find someone who will believe his manipulations. She acknowledges that she sees through his lies and implies that his inability to tell the truth reflects his lack of intelligence. The song ends with the repeated line, "You should be a better liar."
