: The track features "old-school style harmony" inspired by groups like The Beach Boys and The Beatles , adapted for a modern pop context. Key Versions
: Released as the third track on the Youngblood album in June 2018. 5 Seconds of Summer - Lie To Me
: The video represents a "toxic situation" where someone takes repeated emotional beatings without attempting to escape. : The track features "old-school style harmony" inspired
: A slowed-down, piano-led version that strips away the original's poppy electronic elements. The Music Video : A slowed-down, piano-led version that strips away
: 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.
: 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
: 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.