LIE LIE LIE - A Parody | Don Caron
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There's a lot of talk about lies these days. Trump is dominating the airwaves on the subject because of the frequency, the scope, and the effectiveness of his lying. But it's good to occasionally pull back for a wider look at the subject of lying. That's what this parody is meant to do.
A parody of The Boxer by Simon & Garfunkel written and performed by Don Caron.
Executive Producers Don Caron and Jerry Pender
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LYRICS to LIE, LIE, LIE
Elections are approaching
And a story will be told
Is there more than just resistance
Or is all just lies and empty promises?
Lies we detest
Still we all just hear what we want to hear
and disregard the rest
Mmm mm mm
Would you rather vote for honesty
Even if you disagree
Than descend into the perils
Of those who simply tell you what you want to hear?
Or do you think, you can pick between an offer of
the lesser of two lies
Searching for the truth in moral compromise?
Lie la lie,
Can you tell when you are being told a lie?
Lie la lie, lie la la la la lie la la lie
There’s a lie that is pervasive
Says there’s only Red or Blue
And the other choices are wasted votes that undermine democracy
A wasted vote
Is when you choose a candidate
Against your personal beliefs
Lie la lie, lie la la la lie lie
Lie la lie, lie la la la la lie la la lie
Let’s lay it out, get it exposed
The money is the lie and the home
Of corruption in our system and it’s running free
It is us they own.
There exists a clear solution
Do not vote for corporate shills
Even if they’re in your party
'Cause they’ll vote against you once they win
And then they’ll lie about it
And find someone else to blame
still deceiving still receiving
Corporate money that’s their aim
Lie lie lie
Lies are coming from both sides
Lie lie lie
That’s what creates the great divides
Lie lie lie lie lie
“Fomentation of dissent” is a lie
It’s just a way to force consent
Lie lie lie lie lie
“War that helps another nation” is a lie
More like resource abdication
Lie lie lie lie lie
“Single payer price too high” another lie
It’s the corporate socialism battle cry
“We live in a free market” is a lie
Corporations are on welfare, can’t deny
Lie lie lie
All our wars this century are based on a lie
To the benefit of wealth our children die
Lie lie lie
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL SONG.
"The Boxer" is a song written by Paul Simon and recorded by the American music duo Simon & Garfunkel from their fifth and final studio album, Bridge over Troubled Water (1970). Produced by the duo and Roy Halee, it was released as a standalone single on March 21, 1969, but included on the album nine months later (at the time, songs that had been released this far ahead were rarely included on the next studio album).
The song is a folk rock ballad that variously takes the form of a first-person lament as well as a third-person sketch of a boxer. The lyrics are largely autobiographical and partially inspired by the Bible and were written during a time when Simon felt he was being unfairly criticized. The song's lyrics discuss poverty and loneliness. It is particularly known for its plaintive refrain, in which they sing 'lie-la-lie', accompanied by a heavily reverberated snare drum.
"The Boxer" was the follow-up to one of the duo's most successful singles, "Mrs. Robinson". It peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100. It performed well internationally, charting within the Top 10 in nine countries, peaking highest in the Netherlands, Austria, South Africa, and Canada. Rolling Stone ranked the song No. 106 on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
The original recording of the song is one of the duo's most highly produced and took over 100 hours to record. The recording was performed at multiple locations, including St. Paul's Chapel (Columbia University) in New York City and Columbia studios in Nashville on a 16-track recorder.
The song has only one drumbeat, played during the 'lie-la-lie' refrain. The session drummer Hal Blaine created the heavily reverberated drum sound with the help of producer Roy Halee, who found a spot for the drums in front of an elevator in the Columbia offices.
Hal Blaine recounted the recording process: "There we were with all these mic cables, my drums, and a set of headphones," says Blaine. "When the chorus came around-the 'lie-la-lie' bit-Roy had me come down on my snare drum as hard as I could. In that hallway, by the elevator shaft, it sounded like a cannon shot! Which was just the kind of sound we were after."
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That trumpet solo, with D-Day commerative events in France this week, and images of military graves 🥹. “We shall never forget” how he disrespected those who made the greatest sacrifice to protect democracy.
@georgefordham417
21 күн бұрын
Agree
@gretchenpritchard4778
21 күн бұрын
Yeah but this parody is trying to convince us that the Dems are just as bad, which is a lie.
@taffyfae
21 күн бұрын
Yes, I agree. All 3 of my brothers served in the military, one in Korea. Trump has NO idea what it means to serve for our country.
@elainehyland6361
21 күн бұрын
TRUMP disrespected all of that, lied about the 2020 election for starters. This parody was about politicians on both sides... I don't think they had anything related to DDay and fallen soldiers. I have heard that Trump called them losers and suckers...
@LisaLagrotteria
20 күн бұрын
Yes captain bone supers way way back learders lead from the front cowards are way way back so you know captain bone sure will be very far back hiding😂😂😢😢😮😮😅😅😊😊bone spurs bone spurs
Oh please put it on the radio every station.
@Washougalite1
22 күн бұрын
Every one of his parodies needs to be played on the radio, as do many others'. There's enough of them to make their own genre across musical diversity 😂
@Nan-59
17 күн бұрын
Paste it on your Facebook or on your whatever!!
Sadly, the lies come from everyone feeding their information silo. All of them just repeat the same lies over and over.
@RHDEM
22 күн бұрын
Not ALL of them. Some are trying for the majority. Some just trying to be kings and in the pecking order.
The vest, the mannerisms, the height, this hit it out of the park. Maybe Central Park.
@froglady7491
22 күн бұрын
Yes, I love the way Don even caught the visual of Simon and Garfunkel.
@titichartay7216
19 күн бұрын
Oh very clever observation 😊
The darkest lyrics to date
Wow! This is musically so very beautiful. This is the third time I've listened because it's also lyrically heartbreaking. Sometimes I just wonder about all the money spent by the 1% and their corporations to divide us and steal our Supreme Court... I think about where we might be if they had just paid their rightful share of taxes and cleaned up the environmental messes they made instead of telling endless lies and starting wars over assets that aren't theirs. Would the middle class be strong and well fed? It's a tragedy and this parody reminds us of what we're fighting for and what we're fighting against. Thanks for sharing this video with us. It's one of the best!
@brucepedersen4032
21 күн бұрын
It can help to live in another country for a while 😊😊😊
Probably the best lyrics I've heard in a Parody of the American politics of NOW so thanks Don. And wonderful singing too. I love that you did it to the music of Simon and Garfunkel . . . they spread a lot of truth.
🎼Donald trump🎵Lie, lie, lie.. lie, lie lie lie. Lying🎶Donald trump.
Huge talent. Thanks
Wonderful. You can never go wrong doing a parody with a Simon & Garfunkel song.
That's Trumps middle name. Lie ,Lie Lie. Thanks Don.👍
@zyzzy-ko4ww
21 күн бұрын
Joker is his middle name.
Absolutely fabulous!
This group always does a fantastic job! Another winner! 😂🎸🎵
Some of your more intense lyrics, Don. Excellent performance!
This goes above and beyond many parody songs. The lyrics are crammed with meaning and can be seen as updating what we ancient hippies were warning about back in the 60s. Bravo, Mr Caron!
You are doing great work 👏. Thank you for all you are doing to help save our sanity.
The first confounds the science is one of my last memories of my grandfather before he passed. he showed it to us and we had a good laugh at it's accuracy. Thank You for making these parodies that gave me a memory that I will cherish.
@y_fam_goeglyd
22 күн бұрын
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your grandpa sounded like he was a fun - and smart! - guy. Hope you're doing well ❤
@ParodyProject
22 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing that!
This is one of your more important songs and sadly, still very relevant. Also, beautifully done.
Beautiful PARODY of Simon & Garfunkel's "The Boxer"
He's GREAT!
Amazing thank you! Vote Blue save America!
Paul Simone and Art Garfunkel would be so proud of this beautifully constructed, relyricked, and Truth Telling Parody.. AMAZING... Thank You.
Great work you are doing!
You guys are doing the good work! And thats no lie!
Sigh, so very, very true! Well done! The person who said politicians should wear badges/ emblems of their "sponsors" had the right idea.
@KarlBean-pb9zf
22 күн бұрын
Just like the NASCAR drivers!
@MoonLitChild
21 күн бұрын
They need them tattooed on their foreheads is what
Oh, my God! You are beyond good.
Much as there's never been a song you've uploaded for which I had any "complaints", I especially love you doing Simon & Garfunkel songs. Your voice is just perfect for it, and the new lyrics always fit in smoothly like they were the original ones. Bravo yet again maestro!
Wonderful! Your parodies help keep me sane in these crazy times.
One of my favorite songs.. Your parody of it was absolutely awesome...👍👍❤️💃💃
Superb. I hope your two sides get along better than Paul and Art seem to. You captured the essence of this song well and turned it into a true patriotic anthem. Thanks!
@geekfreak618
21 күн бұрын
Perfectly illustrates the basic weakness of the attitude of "do this and all will be well" of this parody's lyrics too. All is not what it seems. And partnerships can easily be faked.
Thanks!
@ParodyProject
22 күн бұрын
Thanks Tracy!
A MASTERPIECE!!
4 days and it still draws me back. I appreciate every one of your offerings, but this one is the ultimate truth. We are losing our democracy to greed and blind obedience by voters, no matter the party affiliation.
Wow was that powerful! That was great! I have to share it with my brother and sister.
That was an elegant job.
I'm astonished how Don double-singing sounds so much like Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel.
💙 So much truth about the pernicious culture of lies.
Thanks for the funny, but true political parodies, don...❤❤❤😊😊😊
Wow. I'm new to your channel, and this one really hooked me. Incredible job. I'll be sharing this video for sure. Thank you.
Parody great, I've yet to you lie. Thank you.❤😊😊
Prefect...!!!
Excellent! You really nailed Art Garfunkel's body movements. Loved your singing & of course your parody was spot on, as usual! ❤ 😊
Bravo Maestro 👏 👏👏 Truth has never been told more eloquently sir
Genius as always - but there is a counter-argument which goes like this: "There isn't much difference between red and blue, but it's the gap we live in."
@haroldbettis1818
22 күн бұрын
That’s the Republican message you’re parroting. 🥴
@paulperry7091
22 күн бұрын
@@haroldbettis1818I don't hear any Republicans saying there isn't much difference between them and the Dems. What is needed is preferential voting, like in Australia. And make voting compulsory as well.
@balanced4harvest552
21 күн бұрын
Australia is currently a mess! They jamming Digital id down they're throats without a Referendum!
Saddening, but accurate. This is a wake up call people need to hear. Well done!
Be sure to watch Meidas Touch and Brian Tyler Cohen for truth.
Incredible. This is pure art used to underscore corruption and hopefully get certain people to examine their unfortunate beliefs in their orange lord and savior. Some people have begun to wipe the fairy dust from their eyes. Excellent job.
Another brilliant song parody. Thank you for keeping it true.
Brilliant! Play it on Fox
Best yet.
Love the evocation of Simon & Garfunkel in the image and song. Great truth in this parody.
This has got to be my favorite parody ever. Both sides lie, doesn't matter which party. I cringe every time someone brings up the idiotic phrase "blue, no matter who", it's actions not words that should draw our attention. We are losing our democracy as even the courts are becoming corrupted by money. Thank you, great job.
@catherine7147
21 күн бұрын
But right now if you vote 3rd, 4th or 5th part candidates, Trump may actually win. Truly the end of democracy if that happens. I do agree all lie but I can live with Biden’s America.
@tmc6799
21 күн бұрын
@@catherine7147 38,000 Palestinians can't live with him. If we never stand up to immoral behavior, greed or prejudice, we have already lost our Democracy.
@catherine7147
20 күн бұрын
@@tmc6799 President Biden does not have the power to control Israel in this fight. He can try to negotiate but the truth lies with the Palestinians who have supported and encouraged Hamas in this war. I understand the Hatred of America runs deep in many middle eastern countries, that has been the real issue since the mid 80’s.
Amazing lyrics, well done Sir Thank you 🤟💙
fantabulous, just mellow enough for tonight. ☮️🔵
That was fantastic-great look and sounded almost as good as the original 😂
Australian here. A lot of Americans seem to think that more choice of political parties, or in the case of US Presidential elections, more candidates; means more democracy. Our bitter experience has been that that is not the case. And countries like the UK and Germany and the Scandinavians would certainly agree.
This is one of the best parodies you have done! Thank you!
Wow ! stunning dissection of the current political situation in the USA & sadly applicable to other countries as well. Fab singing & astute lyrics.❤
One of my favourite Simon & Garfunkel songs, with brilliant and disturbing lyrics. So many lie-lie-lies…
What a beautiful song made more timely, haunting and beautiful! I am going to have to listen to it many times to grasp all of its meaning. Thank you!
Wow, thank you Don for thinking of those lyrics. I'm always amazed by your ingenuity. Cheers from another Don. But hey, you have to give tRump credit. He gives them lots to work with.
Love your work since I found it… Thank you for the brilliant creativity and clarity! ❤ Your singing is quite articulate too…Your political/social message is poignant! ☺️🙏🏻
They just keep getting better and better....keep up the good wok!
Thank you for this perfect use of S&G’s “The Boxer” ♥️🎶♥️
Well done! Thanks!
Brilliant!!
This my favorite parody. Thanks for bringing it back ❤💙❤
Good to hear a repeat of this tune...still true after all these years! Only now we've 34 ways to leave this duffer!
Wow Don youve really outdone yourself! This really hit me in the 💙 Bravo👏👏👏👏
Guys, this was exquisite. Truly a classic. Thank you for putting your creativity to such a good cause. You really nailed it. 🌹
Had to watch this again. Your absolute mirroring of these two was spot on! Touching the cuffs, hands in pockets, touching the mic and the slightly bored expression Simon always wore, “disinterested” even. Great job!! I’d love to see you perform in person, Don. You could even be “beside yourself” so to speak. (I know, I know…but I had to say it! ❤️🐈
Thank you.
Better words than the original Beyond brilliant In its day A monster hit Today's youth won't appreciate the simple yet wonderful melody and the words will pass them by
Well said!
Don, you ARE the man! The smooooothest man, when it comes to your “perfect impersonation” of the performers you choose to mirror. And you do them so very well I’ve had to double check-was I hearing the original performer or one your impersonations. You have an amazing gift for what you do and I hope you never stop!! I can’t tell you how many times you’ve made me smile (sometimes so far as laugh!) with these videos! The political forecast is “who in the world knows?!” and you do it so well! Thanks, my friend. ❤️🐈
It became the system. The truth hurts.
Wow!! This is reminscent of the protests during the Vietnam War. Excellent, but a very sad comment on the state of democracy.
Simply sublime. 👏👏👏 Your best yet. Thank you. Will share.
Brilliant version
Hugs and prayers from germany 🙏 😇
Bravo! Excellent! Absolutely brilliant! There’s a lie that is pervasive Says there’s only Red or Blue And the other choices are wasted votes that undermine democracy A wasted vote Is when you choose a candidate Against your personal beliefs I was on the fence, but you helped me decide to vote for the person who best represents me: Jill Stein, the Green Party candidate, as she is pro-environment and anti-war.
Fabulous 😂❤ !
Don Caron sings the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth; so help us people!💙
Deep!
Beautiful... profoundly honest lyrics. Many of us DO hear what we prefer to believe :/
Maybe you made Art and Paul proud? Thanks Don.
🌿 🍷Oh, Don. You are too courageous & too spot on for comfort. It's not a soothing song you provide this day. If only a 3rd party would choose a candidate I could embrace. But right now, it feels like we need to vote for the one that is least destructive, least hate-filled & push for a 3rd party when a viable one presents themself. The reality promised by Project 25's manifest, 50 years in implementation already ~ reveals trump is only a gross cog in the Long Coup. So exhausted with the hyenas & jackals spewing toxic lies, dumbassery, cruelty & debauchery, I feel it all clinging like a venomous shadow. Love to my Favorite Troubadour. 🌿💝
@ParodyProject
22 күн бұрын
Love to you.
Love it
well done!
Another classic. Some things (sadly) don't change from when this was released years ago.
Your best yet (IMHO) so real
Wonderfully done. Maybe I saw you with the short black wig on. Wasn't sure if it's appropriate to say anything in acknowledgement. I sure like your voice and orchestrations. Looks like you got a new wig. It's not over, so keep singing 🎶. Bonnie from Caplan 😂😂
Excellent work, Don! Thank you!
He's like the somber equivalent of Weird Al Yankovic ❤❤❤
This was your best yet, and all of your parodies are great. This one states the truth so clearly.
Again you have put out a brilliant piece ..... your production is really impressive. I live on the other side of the Pond, but I am a music lover. One of the sad./great things at the moment within your country is that Folk & Protest music has come back to the fore.For all the wrong reasons. Perhaps it never went away or maybe like Country just became lazy. But you Minstrels are back now & thats a positive. Keep on trucking !!!!
Another great videos from this channel 👍While this parody applies more to MAGA than any other specific demographic, left leaning viewers of MSNBC and CNN have to be careful about getting too much one sided info and political spin.
Wow video was next level. Really well done. Your lyrics are always spot on
I ❤you guys. Making me us a dictionary for big words is a skill I still relish! and I don't mean gerkin, dill, or bread and butter type relish
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