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Half Truth Lyrics by Michael McDonald

Wide Open

2017

You never promised me forever
It's left to me to wonder why
But then you never said you were leaving either
You never even said goodbye

So why should I lie awake
Like it's my own damn fault?
Just trying to find one good reason
To feel like a victim at all

It's just one of those times
When a half truth
Becomes a whole lie
Becomes a whole lie

Whether you lied to me, baby
Or I'm just lying to myself
I just can't keep drinking that poison
Hoping to kill somebody else

Whether it's you or me baby
Still it all turns out the same
No matter who's at fault
It don't matter who you blame

It's just one of those times
When a half truth
Becomes a whole lie
Becomes a whole lie

So why should I lie awake
Like it's my own damn fault?
Trying to find one good reason
To feel like a victim at all

Oh, it's just one of those times
When a half truth
Becomes a whole lie
Becomes a whole lie

When a half truth
Becomes a whole lie

Yeah, baby

Baby

Yeah

Whole lie, baby

Yeah, baby

One of those times

About “Half Truth” by Michael McDonald

Read the complete lyrics to "Half Truth" by Michael McDonald from the album "Wide Open" in 2017. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Soft Rock, Soul, Funk.

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"Half Truth" is credited to Michael McDonald. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Half Truth" appears on "Wide Open" in 2017.

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