Rival x Egzod - Live A Lie (ft. Andreas Stone) [Official Lyric Video] 

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Great song Rival! One of my favs from you this year 🔥🔥

You guys asked for a collab with Egzod and here we go! Let me know what you think of it!

Woop woop 🥳 was awesome to hang out with you guys during the premiere!

Thank you all for your amazing comments 🖤🖤🖤 And thx for helping us reach a million on this here on Rival’s account. 🔥

I think that this one, just like "Let it Die", might have something deeper going on. What I can gather from the song is that the singer is ashamed of the state of his world he lives in : *Took a swing at a wrecking ball and* *I prayed for my downfall when* *I found a way to reconcile* - The singer might've considered suicide as an option to escape this torture of a reality he has to live in. But, he chose to reconcile and try to live on, doing nothing to ease 'the pain' in his heart. Cause *in my heart* it's not worthwhile *It’s a bloody battlefield where* *Some go down other’s heal* - Might be referring to his very own conscience fighting over his will to just let it stay the same. *In the end, it’s all the same* - He cannot find a way out of this hell. His conscience is losing the battle. All you can do is *play the game* - I guess this could be a metaphor for the world around him. A game where one wins and other losses. This also shows us that he might not think that the world he lives in even exists since the game is *virtual* and not *real* . But, something burns up inside of him, the need to fight back rises: *Oh, do we say goodbye* - I'm guessing that he is slowly losing contact to reality, meaning he cannot remember what he did and did not. Might also be him not able to differentiate one day from another - routine that 'ate' his life. Refuse to question why *I’m too sad to say I’m sorry* *So lie and pretend that you’re okay* - In his world lie is more preferable than truth. Gotta be the reason why he hates it so much. Swear that you will stay Keep trying for one day *I’m sick of all these lies* - Proves what I said earlier. *Don’t care if I capsize* *There is nothing left for me to hide* *Don’t want to live a lie* *Too many lows too many highs* *Too many things to criticize* *So I leave it all behind* *Don’t want to live a lie* - He wants to do something about this no matter what. Conscience is winning now. However, he still needs to realize the world outside his inner self: *Life kept spitting at my feet and* *Forced me down a dead-end street when* *All I had went up in flames* - Life out there must be hard for him to take in. Burning only dark remains *I cover up every part of my skin, oh* *Cause I don’t like the person within, no* - I think he dislikes himself for not being just like the others, who also reconcile with every lie going 'round. He wants to hide from society covering himself with whatever he wants to. *I know I’m the one to blame* *All I can do is take the shame* - He keeps blaming himself for being the way he is. The two sides - conscience and will to reconcile with everything - make him paranoid and deeply trapped in his own mind. Visuals : Well, Rival always had awesome visuals for his music. It's the same for "Live a Lie". If you fully watch the video, you'll notice one theme going on - VR helmets, which represent Virtual Reality, AKA reality that is not ours, *not real*. Why did Rival choose to go with the theme? I don't know. But, if you think about it, it makes perfect sense. At least to me, it does. Virtual reality means false reality. False means a lie. With the VR helmets and people being incubated in some weird tubes he might've tried to show us just how horribly the singer's world is filled with dishonesty - it's just like using VR. Although everything I said earlier can be completely wrong, I really enjoyed writing this, and I say my thanks to Rival and Egzod for making this masterpiece!

I ran out of strawberry jam :(

Rival and Egzod!? Both are my idols!!! OMFG this is so freaking amazing! I'm too excited!!!!

Keep calm and quarantine with Rival! I got up 6:00AM waiting , who else so eager for this?

Andreas Stone is such an underrated singer, hope he gets the recognition he deserves.

Legit made me cry but Let it die will still give me the best emotional breakdown :") Love the song tho. I hope you'll keep on growing, Rival. ♡♥♡♥♡

"I’m too sad to say I’m sorry So lie, and pretend that you’re ok, Swear that you will stay Keep trying for one day" Don't really know why, but this hurts me.

Outstanding release

I came from NCS. Also, who dislike something this beautiful?!

Great job, as always !

I might be wrong but on the drop Egzod: Bass line Rival: Melody Awesome song btw

The build up from the beggining to the beatdrop was amazing, the lyrics are awesome and the voice gave me chills sometimes, this is such a good song, loved it

While I play on my PC I always listen to this song because it is one of my favourite songs. U guys nailed this song. It has everything it needs to make it a fantastic song

Omg egzod is this a dream.... Egzod and rival together and i know its gonna be a bomb... drop the beat sir 🔥🔥🔥

Such an emotional track, you and Egzod never disappoint me... Really love those amazing vocals too. Incredible collab, great job guys :D This is one of my BO2020 on NCS for sure ^^

Can't wait ❤🔥

Amazing work dude 😍

After the massive banger " Let It Die", you just come with another banger! Respect!

this guy's a legend

The vocals are insanely good!! The composition is so fire 🔥🔥

Beautiful. Both in delivery and meaning. I believe so many have been in this position. Thank you for giving them a way to express and everything else you do. Please stay safe, healthy, and happy always.

The first time I heard Rival was Seasons. Since then I have loved all of the releases made. Thank you for making this masterpiece!! KEEP BEING AWESOME!!

his song reminded me the books i read how those main character girls always feel hurt and betrayed and lied too :3 all they want is true happiness and Loved

2 Years later and this is still my favorite song ever and will be forever

This is such an insanely amazing song. I love this so much that even if I had a bigger vocabulary words can NOT express how amazing it is!!!!

Rival,Cadmium and Ezgod the most underated artists holy damn

To the person who wrote this song, Hang in there...They say that the pain is a gift. You did manage to write this song after all. And give a voice to the dark phases we all go through in this life. Because of this song I feel less alone. So thank you. whoever you are.

Already heard the song but wow this is the best from both artists, no doubt about it!

You're always good when making epic beat, cheers for this one

I discovered you last year and all i have to say is that all of the songs I've listened to are fantastic. So many emotions. Keep up the great work!

Another one of crazy song ! I love you so much rival 💪👍 Big up to egzod too !

Im sick of all these lies Don't care if I capsize There nothing left for me to hide Dont want to live a lie Too many lows,Too many highs Too many things to criticize And so i leave it all behind Don't want to live a lie Thats my favorite line

much love! :)))

Favourite one ❤️

WOW,just....WOW!

My speakers are ready at 10:28 p.m. but who cares! Its rival ppl!!

Best song of my LIFE! LOVE IT!!!

Its an amazing collab. Thank u. I hope to see more your songs with Egzod.

My best friend's life was taken a week ago and this songs lyrics are my life rn. I feel like I'm in a nightmare and I can't wake up. I hate it here.

Beautiful song rival. It captures the feeling of each person really well. Goes well with each instrument cover.

Damn Rival never disappoints with his great songs man🔥🔥🔥

This gives me such feels! Definitely going on my playlist!!

Legends watching in 2022 anyone watching and listening In 2022 is a legend.

Masterpiece, auditive and visual, lyrics are inspiring and everything else is just a perfect way of putting everything together into one great song, congratulations, I hope this gets the recognition it deserves!

Anything you guys do is just incredible. It's insane because I know i'm going to love it before I even listen to it haha! MORE MORE MOREEEEEEE! Plus I wrote a whole series because of this song so THANKS!

the drop is insane, its giving me goosebumps

Definitely gonna use this 😍😍😍 thank you for your music ❤️💕

This is the amount of peanutbutter jars rival will get | | v

I don't understand how you guys still don't have millions of subs yet, you're HELLA UNDERRATED!!!

Listening this for the hundredth time. ❤️ it! Thank you!

Andreas voice is like soft, salty sweet butterscotch to my soul... 🤗

2:06 ♥️

Underrated song deserve 100 millions views ❤️❤️

That description... If ever there was a reason to make a song like this...running out of peanut butter is a worthy cause...

This hits different at 4am. Love it

This One Is Fire! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Respect!

Yeahhh best singer 🤗❤️

happy to see you guys together... amazing as always

Why do I love this song so much?🔥🔥❤

This should be a league of legends theme

Are you kidding me??? AMAZING SONG MATE! NO WORDS TO EXPLAIN ❤️❤️❤️

Before the first minute I knew it was going to be good so I returned it and turned up volume

Loveee thiss songg, parttt of my feeling 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Keep working with this guy i love his voice!

Excelente! Y la voz de andreas es increible! Saludos desde argentina

My soul is shaking rn AMAZING SONG RIVAL! 💖

This song was lingering in my mind for days I finally found it and its soo satisfying

why do i listen to this song 20 times in a day!

how can Rival put out those amazing lyric videos all the time ?

This is AWESOME! Good job Rival :)

just: LEGENDARY

Your song are Unbelievable Sometimes I think why this song does not have 500M Views??? Oh Love it You guys deserve Millions of Subscribers

All of you are underrated af 🔥 idk how u, cadmium and arc north don’t have millions of subs and views each song yet

Oooh can’t wait!

Officially added to my favorite songs Playlist

The only bad thing about this song is, it ends

Just discovered you, saw egzod and was like hell yeah

MY HEART JUST RELAXED

love this

Phenomenal job with the collab Rival. You are one of the best artists out there and I'm glad you are showing your talent 💪. This is by my fav NCS Release this year now and my 2nd fav from you (I can't get over how much I love *Let it Die* still)

I really like your music. "Unknown Brain & Rival - control" I really like this beat.💓💓💓💓👊

Beautiful...

When I first clicked on the video I knew that I would like it. Your music is always amazing! Never ceases to surprise me!

The one who already disliked has been living a lie all his/her whole life.

I know you will not read my message but I really like your musics

One year and still can't forget this song 😭😭 it's masterpiece

Another amazing song to add up to my favorite playlist

"Hi Im Rival And I Ran Out Of Peanut Butter Because Corona" Me: That's the saddest thing i have ever read ;(

There is a portion of a each beautiful song, a piece that is so good that it keeps with you for years, that small piece of song for me is 00:30 . And I know I am not the only one. 😊 And btw I don't do predictions everytime, but this song my friends is going to be FIRE🔥

This song is very sick! The bass made me hype up!!

I think this is deep 💌

Create more songs

I... just... ended my patreon... god dammit ._. Gonna be a while before I can get my dirty mittens on the remix stems now...

Masterpiece

Thanks Rival for this song!