: 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
: 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. : The track features "old-school style harmony" inspired
: 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. This version adjusts the narrative to explore "both
: A slowed-down, piano-led version that strips away the original's poppy electronic elements. The Music Video
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.