The song Sweet Lie by Max Jury is about a complicated relationship where both parties are aware that their love is not real and is just a temporary escape from their problems. The lyrics talk about how the singer can't seem to walk away from the other person even though they both know that their love is just a "sweet lie". The singer talks about how they try to be on their best behavior but can't be the other person's savior, no matter how much they try. Even if they give their all and fight for the relationship, the other person still puts up walls, making it difficult for them to be together. The chorus of the song talks about how their love is not real life, but rather a "sweet lie" that they tell themselves to feel something. The singer admits that even though they know it's not real, they still need it and can't leave it behind. The bridge of the song talks about how it's been a while since they've touched and how it's hard to bear the feeling that they've made it past the end. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the idea that their love is not real and is just a temporary escape from reality. Overall, Sweet Lie is about a complicated relationship where both parties are aware that their love is not real but can't seem to let it go. It's a bittersweet song with a melancholic tone that captures the conflicting emotions of being in a relationship that is both beautiful and temporary.
