Lyrics

[Verse 1] A prophet took my hand on All Souls' Day He preached the value of deception Changing shadows by a shape-shifter's rules Tales are never just for fools The code of conscience came before me Presented me with a heavenly angel He took my hand and asked me, truths aside To his questions I replied: [Chorus] Do you want the truth or something beautiful? Just close your eyes and make believe Do you want the truth or something beautiful? I am happy to deceive you [Verse 2] He stood as tall as redwood trees Drank tea from a seamstress' thimble I didn't want to speak the honest truth So I spit out lies that aimed to soothe [Chorus] Do you want the truth or something beautiful? Just close your eyes and make believe Do you want the truth or something beautiful? I am happy to deceive you [Post-Chorus] Sacred lies and telling tales I can be who you want me to be Sacred lies and telling tales I can be who you want me to be But do you want me? [Instrumental break] [Chorus] Do you want the truth or something beautiful? Just close your eyes and make believe Do you want the truth or something beautiful? I am happy to deceive you [Post-Chorus] Sacred lies and telling tales I can be who you want me to be Sacred lies and telling tales I can be who you want me to be But do you want me? But do you want me?