5 Seconds Of Summer - Lie To Me -
: Released as the third track on the Youngblood album in June 2018.
Directed by , the official music video features lead singer Luke Hemmings sitting in a car on an abandoned racetrack.
: The video represents a "toxic situation" where someone takes repeated emotional beatings without attempting to escape. 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.
: At the peak of the video, two cars crash into Hemmings’ car, resulting in a fiery explosion to represent the "numbing yet explosive" feeling of heartbreak. Chart Performance & Legacy : Released as the third track on the
: 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.
"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 : Re-released in December 2018 featuring additional vocals
: A slowed-down, piano-led version that strips away the original's poppy electronic elements. The Music Video