“Take a look at yourself” — Silia Kapsis breaks free from unrealistic standards in the “Liar” lyrics

Cyprus have chosen Silia Kapsis to represent them on the international stage at Eurovision 2024.

Her song, “Liar,” is the creation of Greek Eurovision maestro Dimitris Kontopoulos and Elke Tiel. It carries a  message of breaking free from falsehood and oppression in various aspects of life.

Scroll down to read the “Liar” lyrics

Cyprus at Eurovision 2024: Silia Kapsis with “Liar”

Silia is a singer of Cypriot and Greek descent, born and raised in Sydney, Australia. She has been performing since the age of 4, and has had extensive training with elite artists at the top of their respective fields.”

Silia has been awarded numerous accolades, including the Bobby McCloughan Creative Arts Award (130 Anniversary Award) at Claremont College, The St Vincent’s College Madame Christian Scholarship for Singing and more recently, been a recipient of the Village Nation Performing Arts College Scholarship for an all-round triple threat performer.”

As a singer: Silia has been the lead singer for the Australian Youth Performing Arts Company (AYPAC) and recurrent lead singer at numerous high-profile events worldwide, including being the solo performer for Hollywood Star, Alex Russell at his exclusive 30^th Birthday Event in Los Angeles.

As a dancer: Silia has danced with world-renowned choreographers, performing in their global dance showcases in Australia and the USA, was selected for the ImmaBeast Dance Company in Los Angeles, danced with Stephen tWitch Boss on the Jennifer Hudson Show and was featured in a dance documentary produced by Taboo from the Black-Eyed Peas. Throughout her dance career, Silia has also been awarded numerous awards and scholarships including the prestigious BuildaBeast 2019 Sydney Scholarship.”

As an actor: Silia was cast as the lead role, Zoe, in her debut short film, Pearly Gates, has worked on various television projects for Nickelodeon. More recently, Silia has been one of Nickelodeon’s regular Nick News Hosts, which saw her team get nominated for a Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Award in 2023.

What do the “Liar” lyrics mean?

While the title might suggest a focus on individual deceit, it transcends to address the pervasive artificiality and superficiality in contemporary society. The themes encompass body image struggles, sexual identity, and other forms of societal oppression.

In the music video, Silia portrays the protagonist navigating through oppressive scenarios representative of the fabricated reality perpetuated by social media and societal norms. However, it evolves into a narrative of empowerment as Silia defiantly embraces her truth, inspiring others to do the same.

“Liar” lyrics — Silia Kapsis (Cyprus Eurovision 2024)

Music: Dimitris Kontopoulos, Lyrics: Elke Tiel

Waking up in the morning and I’m, I’m feeling like ooh-la-la
It’s about to go down ’cause I found out the truth, la-la
Nine o’clock in the morning and I know this is our last night
I know what I’m doing ’cause, yeah, I got it on black and white

Should’ve known that you are a liar
But I looked the other way
Should’ve known you’re a trouble maker
But you act too nice to hate
I knew we couldn’t get much higher
But you promised the world to me
Do you see that you light my fire?
Now I know what I know

Because of you
I’ll make it through

Take a look at yourself ’cause that’s what you need to do, to do
‘Cause the only problem in this room is about you, about you

‘Cause you’re a liar
Liar, liar, liar
Yeah, yeah, yeah
You liar, liar, liar, liar
Yeah, yeah, yeah

Waking up in the morning and I’m, I’m feeling like ooh-la-la
Now I know that your heart and your mind don’t align, la-la
I can see it in your eyes that you don’t like to be this way
I know that you’re fighting back, guys like you can’t be changed

Should’ve known that you are a liar
But I looked the other way
Should’ve known you’re a trouble maker
But you act too nice to hate
I knew we couldn’t get much higher
But you promised the world to me
Do you see that you light my fire?
Now I know what I know

Because of you
I’ll make it through

Take a look at yourself ’cause that’s what you need to do, to do
‘Cause the only problem in this room is about you, about you

‘Cause you’re a liar
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah

Because of you
I’ll make it through

Take a look at yourself ’cause that’s what you need to do, to do
‘Cause the only problem in this room is about you, about you
‘Cauѕe you’re a liаr

What do you think of the lyrics for “Liar” by Silia Kapsis? Will Cyprus secure a spot in the grand final? Tell us in the comments below!