[2025] Western songs to listen to on April Fools’ Day: A roundup of tracks themed around lies

No Lie (ft. Drake)2 Chainz

2 Chainz – No Lie ft. Drake (Official Music Video) (Explicit Version)

Hailing from Georgia, USA, 2 Chainz is known as a heavyweight of the Southern hip-hop scene.

Over an epic trap beat crafted by producer Mike Will Made-It, he trades razor-sharp lines with Canadian superstar Drake.

Centered on relationships teetering between lies and truth, the track has the two artists powerfully reflecting on their lives after attaining wealth and fame.

Released in August 2012 as the lead single from the album “Based on a T.

R.

U.

Story,” it topped the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart.

It’s the perfect high-impact soundtrack for late-night drives or parties with friends.

Lie To Me5 Seconds of Summer

5 Seconds of Summer – Lie To Me

An emotional song that weaves themes of lies and sincerity in human relationships was included by the Australian pop-rock band 5 Seconds of Summer on their June 2018 album, Youngblood.

Tenderly portraying a sad love story, the track gently expresses the protagonist’s poignant wish for an ex-lover to tell them “I love you,” even if it’s a lie, carried by a melancholic vocal delivery.

In December, a duet version with singer-songwriter Julia Michaels was released, delving even deeper into lingering feelings and inner conflict toward a loved one.

As a heartwarming mid-tempo ballad that stays close to those suffering from heartbreak, this song has comforted many listeners.

Lie AgainGIVĒON

GIVĒON – Lie Again (Official Music Video)

Please bring us a song that delicately portrays the fear of learning about a loved one’s past and the desire to escape from it, by Giveon, the R&B singer-songwriter from Long Beach, California.

This gem expresses, through his rich, velvety baritone, the feelings of a man who lacks the courage to face his partner’s past and wishes to be told a comforting lie.

Released in April 2022 as the second single from his debut album, Give or Take, the track reached No.

9 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 in the United States.

Born out of his breakup with former partner Justine Skye, the song conveys the complex emotions of someone who wants to avert their eyes from the truth.

It’s a must-listen for those struggling to confront a loved one’s history or grappling with the realities of love.

Bed Of Lies (ft.Skylar Grey)Nicki Minaj

Bed Of Lies

A heart-wrenching love song built around the theme of lies.

It’s a mellow track by Trinidad and Tobago–born rapper Nicki Minaj, featuring American singer-songwriter Skylar Grey.

The lyrics poignantly portray a woman pushed to the brink of despair, tormented by the many lies that stand between her and her lover—words that are sure to resonate with anyone.

Included on the album The Pinkprint and released in November 2014, the song continued to be performed on various music shows following its debut at the MTV Europe Music Awards.

It’s a must-listen for anyone who has painful memories of love or is struggling in a relationship with someone important.

Love The Way You Lie ft. RihannaEminem

Eminem – Love The Way You Lie ft. Rihanna

This is a song by the popular rapper Eminem in collaboration with R&B diva Rihanna.

For Eminem, it’s a rare, straightforward love song.

The lyric “I love the way you lie” is heartbreaking, and as a Japanese listener, the line “life is not a Nintendo game” also stands out.

Hips Don’t Lie ft. Wyclef JeanShakira

Shakira – Hips Don’t Lie (Official 4K Video) ft. Wyclef Jean

“Hips don’t lie!” Even the title is provocative.

Shakira, who’s great at sexy belly dancing, has been hugely successful, including singing the theme song for the Disney movie Zootopia.

This is one of her early tracks.

It might be fun to compare it with the Spanish version.

Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvana

Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit (Official Music Video)

The lyrics are captivating, boasting that it’s fun to lose something or to fake who you are.

If you’re plotting some mischief to fool someone on April Fools’ Day, it might be a good listen to get you in the mood.

In any case, it’s a really cool track.