They stand before the alter

They stand before themselves

For richer or for poorer

In sickness and in health

Words are mostly meaningless

The only truth that really is

We're all getting by telling lies

Telling lies

Everyone we love is telling lies

Telling lies

Maybe that's why I never felt like

I could look you in the eye

Everyone alive is telling lies

She feels the whole world on her shoulders

As she tucks her kid in bed

It gets better when you're older

And they believe the words she says

Words are mostly meaningless

The only truth that really is

We don't really mind telling lies

Telling lies

Cause we're all getting by telling lies

Telling lies

Maybe that's why I never felt like

I could trust any friend of mine

Everyone alive is telling lies

She walks naked in the bedroom

As I'm lying on my back

And says "Baby please be honest

Have I been getting fat "

But my words are mostly meaningless

The only truth that really is

Everyone we love is telling lies

Telling lies

Everyone we know is telling lies

Telling lies

Maybe that is why

I can justify the way I live my life

Cause everyone alive is telling lies