Read the full lyrics to Lily Allen’s new song Madeline. All words from this story-driven track about relationship complications for fans and singers.
The lyrics for “Madeline” present a conversational narrative about relationship boundaries and betrayal. The song addresses the title character directly throughout, creating an intimate yet tense dialogue between the speaker and the other woman. The words explore the breakdown of a supposed arrangement, focusing on the emotional fallout when personal connections complicate transactional relationships. The recurring line about not trusting what “comes out of his mouth” underscores the central theme of deception and unreliable narration within the love triangle.
A distinctive interlude features a spoken-word passage where one voice attempts to reassure the main character about the nature of the affair. This section breaks from conventional song structure, adding a layer of dramatic realism to the unfolding story. The lyrics return to this theme in later verses, questioning the truth of these assurances and revealing the speaker’s deepening insecurity. The outro concludes with another spoken segment that offers ambiguous closure, leaving the ultimate truth of the situation intentionally unresolved. The lyrical approach maintains Allen’s signature style of addressing complex interpersonal dynamics with direct, conversational language.
Produced by Blue May, Chrome Sparks, Micah Jasper
24 October 2025
1 song, 3 minutes
℗ 2025 Lily Allen under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I know none of this is your fault, messaging you feels kind of assaultive
Saw your text, that’s how I found out, tell me the truth and his motives
I can’t trust anything that comes out of his mouth
No, I can’t trust anything that comes out of his mouth
[Verse 2]
How long has it been going on? Is it just sex or is there emotion?
He told me it would stay in hotel rooms, never be out in the open
Why would I trust anything that comes out of his mouth?
Oh, why would I trust anything that comes out of his mouth?
[Chorus]
We had an arrangement
Be discreet and don’t be blatant
There had to be payment
It had to be with strangers
But you’re not a stranger, Madeline
[Interlude]
Hey, he is telling you the truth (Madeline)
Our relationship has only ever been about sex
I can promise you that this is not an emotional connection (Madeline)
We don’t speak outside of the time we spend together (Madeline)
And whenever he talks about you, it’s with the utmost respect
[Verse 3]
You tell me he’s telling the truth, is that the case or a line that he fed you?
Wanna believe you but is it a ruse? Lie to me, babe, and I’ll end you
I can’t trust anything that comes out of your mouth
I’m not convinced that he didn’t fuck you in our house
[Verse 4]
Do you two ever talk about me? Has he told you that he doesn’t love me?
I bet he tells you, tells you he loves you, I’ve gotten old, gotten ugly
I wouldn’t trust anything that comes out of his mouth
Now, why would you trust anything that comes out of his mouth?
[Chorus]
We had an arrangement (An arrangement)
Be discreet and don’t be blatant (Blatant)
And there had to be payment (Payment)
It had to be with strangers (Strangers)
But you’re not a stranger, Madeline
Madeline, Madeline, Madeline
But you’re not a stranger, Madeline
[Outro]
I hate that you’re in so much pain right now
I really don’t wanna be the cause of any upset
He told me that you were aware this was going on and that he had your full consent
If he’s lying about that, then please let me know
Because I have my own feelings about dishonesty
Lies are not something that I wanna get caught up in
You can reach out to me any time, by the way
If you need any more details or you just need to vent or anything
Love and light, Madeline
