When I was a young boy 
I was honest and I had more self-control 
If I was tempted I would run 
Then, when I got older 
I began to lie to get exactly what I wanted 
When I wanted it 
- And I wanted it 
Now, I'm having trouble differentiating 
Between what I want 
And what I need 
To make me happy 
So instead of thinking I just stop 
Before I have the chance to contemplate the 
Consequences of action 

And I will turn off 
And I will shut down 
Burying the voices of my conscience hitting ground 
And I will turn off 
And I will shut down 
The chemicals are restless in my head 

'Cuz I lie 
Not because I want to 
But I seem to need to 
All the time 
Yeah, I lie 
And I don't even know it 
Maybe this is 
All a part of my flawed design 

And ever since I figured out 
That I could control other people 
I've had trouble sleeping 
With both eyes closed 
And if I asked permission 
If I make sure it's ok 
I promise I won't slip up this time 
You can trust me 
But never take advice from someone 
Who just admitted to being devious 
Who just confessed to treason 
And I would ask 
That you never ask a question 
That I cannot ask myself 
For it might 
Dirty up your conscience 

'

Cuz I lie 
Not because I want to 
But I seem to need to 
All the time 
Yeah, I lie 
And I don't even know it 
Maybe this is 
All a part of my - 

And how can you say those things 
Why can't you just believe? 
And how can you say those things 
And keep a straight face? 
And how can you say those things 
Why can't you just believe? 
And how can you say those things 
And keep a straight face? 

'Cuz I lie 
Not because I want to 
But I seem to need to 
All the time 
Yeah, I lie 
And I don't even know it 
Maybe this is 
All a part of my - 
'Cuz I lie 
And if I could control it 
Maybe I could leave it all behind 
Yeah, I lie 
And I don't even know it 
Maybe this is all a part of my 
Flawed design