: 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
: 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
: 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.
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
: 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.
: The video represents a "toxic situation" where someone takes repeated emotional beatings without attempting to escape.
"Lie to Me" peaked at on the ARIA Top 50 Singles chart in the band's home country of Australia.