I heard about the trip.
I heard about your souvenirs.
I heard about the cool breeze in the cool nights
And the cool guys
That you spent them with.
I guess I should have heard of them from you
I guess I should have heard of them from you

Don't you see, don't you see,
That the charade is over?
And all the best deceptions
And the clever cover story awards
Go to you.
So kiss me hard 'cause this'll be the last time that I let you.

I heard about your regrets.
I heard that you were feeling sorry.
I heard from someone that you wished you could
Set things right between us.
I guess I should have heard of that from you
I guess I should have heard of that from you

So don't you see, don't you see,
That the charade is over?
And all the best deceptions
And the clever cover story awards
Go to you.
So kiss me hard 'cause this'll be the last time that I let you.

You will be back someday,
And this awkward kiss that tells of other people's
Lips
Will be of service
In giving you away.

So don't you see, don't you see,
That the charade is over?
And all the best deceptions
And the clever cover story awards
Go to you.
So kiss me hard, 'cause this'll be the last time that I let you.

I'm waiting for blood
To flow to my fingers
I'll be all right when my hands get warm.
Ignoring the phone,
I'd rather say nothing,
I'd rather you never heard my voice.
You're calling too late,
Too late to be gracious.
And you do not warrant long good-byes.
You're calling too late,
You're calling too late.



Lyrics submitted by DASHMAN

Track duration: 04:15

"The Best Deceptions" as written by Christopher Andrew Carrabba

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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    General Comment:I really relate to this song, only I am the girl he is speaking of. I fooled my ex boyfriend for 6 months that I was faithful when I was having sex with his best friend. this is his message to me exactly. I feel horrible. It's a beautiful song and makes me weep whenever I listen to it. We came up with so many cover stories and he should have heard the truth from me. Now that he's broken up with me it's time for me to come clean "don't you see the charade is over?"
    Flag xkristinxon February 14, 2013   Link
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    General Comment:to whom did Chris dedicate this song? btw, this is the best song of DC for me..
    Flag pochoyon September 24, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:to whom did Chris dedicate this song? btw, this is the best song of DC for me..
    Flag pochoyon September 24, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:to whom did Chris dedicate this song? btw, this is the best song of DC for me..
    Flag pochoyon September 24, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:Oh, and I LOOOOOVEEEEEE the part where he gets all emo soundin at the end of the word away, in the verse where he's like and this awkward kiss that screams of other peoples' lips will be of service to keeping you away
    Flag dashboard595on March 17, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:awww! poor chris! i feel so bad for him, but i loveeee the song! i just let it play on repeat. great work!
    Flag dashboard595on March 17, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:this is what this song means to me:
    "I heard about your trip. I heard about your souvenirs. I heard about the cool breeze, in the cool nights, and the cool guys that you spen them with. Well i guess i should have heard of them from you. I guess i should have heard of them from you."
    -the girl went on a trip and cheated on him with a whole bunch of other guys

    "Don't you see, don't you see that the charade is over? And all the "Best Deceptions" and "Clever Cover Story" awards go to you."
    -hes like telling her good job u really fooled me and came up with great lies or excuses

    "So kiss me hard 'cause this will be the last time that i let you. You will be back someday and this awkward kiss that tells of other people's lips will be of service to keeping you away."
    -hes telling to her to maybe enjoy him for the last time cuz hes gonna leave her or sumthing....?

    I"'m waiting for blood to flow to my fingers. I'll be alright when my hands get warm. Ignoring the phone, I'd rather say nothing. I'd rather you never heard my voice. You're calling too late, too late to be gracious, and you do not warrant long good byes. You're calling too late. Your calling too late. You're calling too late. "
    - ok so maybe he means that hes really sad and depressed because they broke up but he'll finde true love again and sumone else that makes him happy. shes calling to apologize but he means that its too late she cant fix it its over.

    i know im really wrong but this is what i think of when i hear this song lol
    :)
    one of my favs from DC :D <33

    Flag chemical331on February 15, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:i feel that this song is for the guy who always gets hurt. He finally finds wat he wants and its not wat he thinks he is. It was great while it lasted and the best deceptions where great at the time but now just hurt
    Flag djz93on June 14, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:"you will be back someday, and this akward kiss that screams of others peoples lips will be of service to keeping you away" i really love this song, the saddest part or line. the guy learnd how to play others heart. he will no longer fall inlove. i appreciate this song! btw - filipino loves dc
    Flag virtuosoon June 10, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:'so kiss me hard 'cause this will be the last time that i let you'

    my favourite line in the song.. a single line that says so much
    Flag KerBearon May 26, 2008   Link

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