A Lie
French Montana, Max B, The Weeknd
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Uh, ball star shit (Coke Boy, baby) Thought I'd have a little fun with it Montana, Montana, ow You know what it is when you're hearin' that, haan Yep, we gon' get it in, baby (La música de Harry Fraud) Oh, yeah, baby, yeah You bring it back in, skrrt, skrrt Shawty in the way, got the mothafuckin' fix, yeah Sippin' all day got me leanin' off the kickstand House on my neck, 'nother house on my wristband Girls really love me like a mothafuckin' six pack No time for restin' (restin') My life's a mess, ended up bein' a fuckin' legend (legend) An icon, tryna cement it ('ment it) I'm treatin' every year like it's game 7 (game 7) I feel like problems in my city been deaded (deaded) I feel like me and my niggas are unthreatened (threatened) My new girl hate it when I'm always spendin' (all the time) I guess I gotta get used to it 'cause my exes But it's true, though (but it's true, though) But it's true, though (but it's true, though) I'm in the cold, rep the north like I'm Trudeau (yeah) Yeah it's true, though (true, though) Yeah it's true, though (true, though) My heart cold but it really beat for you, though Ooh, he do it better, that's a lie (that's a lie, yeah) He at my level, that's a lie (that's a lie, yeah) A hundred thousand for the times, yeah They fuckin' with us, that's a lie, ooh, yeah A lie, a lie, a lie, a lie (that's a lie) A lie, a lie, a lie, a lie (that's a lie) A lie, a lie, a lie, a lie (that's a lie) A lie, a lie, a lie, a lie (that's a lie) A lie, a lie, a lie, a lie (that's a lie) A lie, a lie, a lie, a lie (skrrt, skrrt) All of my homies gonna shine (gonna shine) You fuckin' with us, that's a lie (yeah) It's true, though (it's true, though) It, it's true, though (it's true, though) I hope your box don't spread like the rumors Sad, but it's true, though (it's true, though) It's true, though (it's true, though) We was bite down, now we true'd up (a lie) She, she say the baby mine's, that's a lie (that's a lie) If I ain't the hottest in the city, that's a lie (that's a lie) School, teach you how to read the lines (read the lines) In these streets, gotta read between the lines Room, room full of ether clouds, you don't want no smoke 'Fore, 'fore I choke, baby, I'ma choke 'em from their choker (yeah) Only the red in my eyes see where you come from We, we the gang, either you run with or run from I, I'm the head, rockin' bet it's re-up in the sock Me and Max hit the block like Karl Malone, Stockton And if I ain't the new Chapo, that's a lie (that's a lie) And if he try and tell you we gon' stop, that's a lie Ooh, he do it better, that's a lie (that's a lie, yeah) He at my level, that's a lie (that's a lie, yeah) A hundred thousand for the times, yeah They fuckin' with us, that's a lie, ooh, yeah A lie, a lie, a lie, a lie A lie, a lie, a lie, a lie All of my homies gonna shine (gonna shine) You fuckin' with us, that's a lie (yeah) I got me a little cheese baby, so come and play Daddy'll pay the cab, maybe stay for a day Knowin' I got it made Bitches, they call me whore, son, more buns Mami bent over for hum Give her, what she want and let her get it good Put it on her tongue Told me, "Tell me, boy, you gotta get Fix me with a lot of dick Hit me with a lot of kick Show me you the man" Bustin' quickies and dippin' That be somethin' I can't stand Other plans, baby, had to leave Tried to put me in a twirl like the Cheerio I ain't talkin' cereal Put me in your video, I can make a wave Baby girl, comin' home and you can't stay, out Ooh, he do it better, that's a lie (that's a lie, yeah) He at my level, that's a lie (that's a lie, yeah) A hundred thousand for the times, yeah They fuckin' with us, that's a lie, ooh, yeah A lie, a lie, a lie, a lie (that's a lie) A lie, a lie, a lie, a lie (that's a lie) A lie, a lie, a lie, a lie (that's a lie) A lie, a lie, a lie, a lie (that's a lie) A lie, a lie, a lie, a lie (that's a lie) A lie, a lie, a lie, a lie (skrrt, skrrt) All of my homies gonna shine (gonna shine) You fuckin' with us, that's a lie
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Written by: ABEL TESFAYE, CHARLY WINGATE, DANNY SCHOFIELD, FRED LOWINGER, JASON QUENNEVILLE, KARIM KHARBOUCH, MATT CARILLO, MATTHEW QUINONES, RORY WILLIAM QUIGLEY, RUSS MITKOWSKI
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
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11 facts about this song
Artist Profile"A Lie" is a song by Moroccan-American rapper, French Montana. French Montana's real name is Karim Kharbouch, but he adopted his stage name in homage to Tony Montana from Scarface.
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Album and Release DateThe song was released in July 2017 and is part of French Montana's second studio album, "Jungle Rules".
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Collaboration CreditsThe song features guest appearances by Canadian singer-songwriter, The Weeknd, and American rapper, Max B.
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Song Theme"A Lie" is a hip-hop song where the singers talk about falseness, dishonesty, and deceit that often comes with fame and success.
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Musical ComponentsIt is a well-produced contemporary trap beat that highlights French Montana's cool and gritty rap flows, mixed with The Weeknd's melodious vocals.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its critical acclaim, "A Lie" did not exhibit a standout performance on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. It peaked at number 75, showing that popularity on the charts wasn't necessarily indicative of the song's quality and resonance.
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Music VideoThe music video for "A Lie" was released on the same day as the album. It was shot in New York City, featuring scenes from around the city including a boat ride on the East River.
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Lyrical ControversyCertain lines in the song were perceived to be a veiled diss at several fellow rappers, causing a minor controversy in the hip-hop community, though this was never confirmed.
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Max B’s InvolvementAlthough Max B was serving a prison sentence at the time "A Lie" was released, he was able to contribute to the track by rapping over a phone line from jail.
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Critical AcclaimDespite mixed reviews from critics, "A Lie" was praised for its hook and the chemistry between French Montana and The Weeknd. It was also lauded for keeping Max B’s spirit alive in the hip-hop scene during his incarceration.
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Inspiration behind the songFrench Montana confessed during interviews that the song was inspired by the experiences he shared with The Weeknd, on their meteoric rise to fame and how their lives got complicated because of it.
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