: 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.
: The video represents a "toxic situation" where someone takes repeated emotional beatings without attempting to escape.
: 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. 5 Seconds of Summer - Lie To Me
: A slowed-down, piano-led version that strips away the original's poppy electronic elements. The Music Video
It helped Youngblood make history as 5SOS became the first band to have their first three studio albums debut at . 5 Seconds of Summer – Lie to Me Lyrics - Genius : The band aimed for a unique sound
Directed by , the official music video features lead singer Luke Hemmings sitting in a car on an abandoned racetrack.
"Lie to Me" peaked at on the ARIA Top 50 Singles chart in the band's home country of Australia. This version adjusts the narrative to explore "both
: 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