Long Island’s up-and-coming pop-rock sensation Rob Eberle makes waves with his latest single, “Lying with the Enemy.” Diving headfirst into the wreckage of a toxic relationship, this track doesn’t just flirt with emotions—it absolutely tears into the discarded lover with melodic ferocity.
Already known for blending cinematic soundscapes with confessional songwriting, Eberle has pushed his artistry even further with this dark-pop anthem. The result is a raw, layered piece that sticks with you long after the last note fades.
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The lyrics on this track are intentionally straightforward, focusing on simple storytelling instead of fancy wordplay. Eberle sets the scene with the opening verses;
You call me up after a month
Just to check in on me
Don’t like me calling on your bluff
But it’s easy to see
That you just need a favor
Think I’m too nice
Saving me for later
Like I’m some vice
If you’ve ever been in an abusive relationship, you know the drill goes exactly like this, and Eberle capitalizes on this opportunity to relate to his audience. His experience as a producer really shines through on the transitions from verse to chorus as we see him masterfully toning up the instrumentation to build up the energy.
If you came over
Oh, you’d be sleeping next to me
After we broke it all off
You want the best of me?
Coming from miles away
To take my energy
Think I’m good on
Lying with the enemy
Despite the subject of toxic relationships being characteristic of 2000s pop-rock Eberle still manages to improve upon the concept by labelling his abusive lover as “the enemy”. With its synths, electric guitars and bass blending together into a crescendo, this infectious chorus makes Lying with the Enemy an instant hit.
The remaining verses weave in sharp emotional contrasts: “I miss the way you feel/but this don’t feel right,” “I don’t want to lie/But there’s something about you/Keeps me up at night,” he sings, juxtaposing fleeting passion with inevitable collapse. The production supports this duality, being minimal in places and chaotic in others.
Every sound feels intentional, echoing the conflict between heart and mind.
In Lying with the Enemy, Rob Eberle doesn’t just tell a story—he makes you feel every beat of it. He channels deeply personal pain to illuminate universal truths: the masks we wear in relationships, the lies we tell ourselves, and the price of staying when we should have run.