Nem szoktam hazudni

Song Meaning

The narrator insists, "Nem szoktam hazudni" (I don't usually lie), framing a past self as needing to "javulni" (improve). This past self was labeled "Icikét-picikét / Hazudós, csavaros ez a lány" (A little bit / Lying, tricky girl). Now, she claims a "korrekt, szigorú" (proper, strict) character, rejecting "csűrés-csavarás" (twisting and turning) and superficial flirtations like "kacér szó" (flirty word). This declared honesty creates a central tension. While the narrator champions truth, especially from the "szív szava szól" (the heart's word speaks), she immediately admits to her own occasional "füllentsz" (fibbing) and being "csúnyán félrevezetsz" (ugly misled). This suggests her newfound strictness is a conscious effort, perhaps a reaction to past perceived dishonesty, but not an absolute state. The lyrics contrast the narrator's self-proclaimed "szigorú" (strict) character with the more forgiving stance she takes towards a lover who "füllentsz" (fibs) and "félrevezetsz" (misleads). The repeated phrase "Nem szoktam hazudni" becomes ironic as she acknowledges her own imperfections and her willingness to overlook them in a "csókos szerelem" (kissing love), implying that for love, absolute truth might be negotiable. This nuanced portrayal of honesty makes the lyrics compelling. The narrator isn't just stating a fact about herself; she's wrestling with the complexities of truth in relationships. The shift from a self-critical past to a present that's both strict and forgiving highlights the effort involved in maintaining integrity, especially when love is involved.