- Lie To Me | 5 Seconds Of Summer

"Lie to Me" peaked at on the ARIA Top 50 Singles chart in the band's home country of Australia.

: Drummer Ashton Irwin described the song as being about the pain of a romantic situation where partners have different intentions. The lyrics depict a desperate longing for comfort through lies rather than facing a harsh truth. 5 Seconds of Summer - Lie To Me

: Re-released in December 2018 featuring additional vocals from Julia Michaels , who also co-wrote the track. This version adjusts the narrative to explore "both sides" of the relationship. "Lie to Me" peaked at on the ARIA

: The band aimed for a unique sound by blending a guitar riff inspired by The Police’s "Every Breath You Take" with modern urban grooves and somber lyrics over a major chord structure. : Re-released in December 2018 featuring additional vocals

: The video represents a "toxic situation" where someone takes repeated emotional beatings without attempting to escape.

: Released as the third track on the Youngblood album in June 2018.

"Lie to Me" is a standout track from third studio album, Youngblood (2018). It explores the painful reality of a love that doesn't "line up," where one person is attempting to move on while the other is still deeply hurting. The Meaning Behind the Song