[2026] Western songs to listen to on April Fools’ Day: A roundup of tracks themed around lies

Love Is A LieNEW!Beth Hart

Beth Hart – Love Is A Lie (Official Music Video)

With a soul-stirring, husky voice and intimate piano-and-vocal performances, Beth Hart transcends genres and is beloved by countless fans.

The song she sings here is a powerful blues rock number that portrays love not as something pretty, but as a “lie” laced with pain and dependency.

Included on the album Fire on the Floor and released in Europe in October 2016, this track has been highly praised for its weight and depth, standing apart from a mere breakup song.

When you’ve been betrayed by what you believed in, or when you’re worn out by love that’s all pretty words, her near-screamed vocals will pierce your heart.

On a night when you want to detox emotions steeped in lies, why not give it a listen?

LiesNEW!Chvrches

CHVRCHES – Lies

CHVRCHES is a synth-pop band formed in Glasgow, Scotland.

This is a popular track that represents the band’s early period, included on their debut album The Bones of What You Believe, released in September 2013.

While it features glittering synth tones and sharp beats, the lyrics depict lies and a crumbling relationship, delivered by Lauren Mayberry with both cool detachment and burning passion.

When it was released online in May 2012, it quickly drew attention and cemented their breakthrough.

The striking contrast between brightness and unsettling emotion perfectly suits the mysterious atmosphere of April Fools’ Day.

You’ll experience an emotional moment that overlaps with the complex feelings after telling a lie.

Rumors (feat. Cardi B)NEW!Lizzo

Lizzo – Rumors feat. Cardi B [Official Video]

Lizzo is a multitalented artist who shines not only as a rapper and vocalist but also as a flutist and actress.

Her track “Rumors (feat.

Cardi B)” is a high-energy song that gleefully laughs off the baseless rumors and lies that flood the world.

Released in August 2021, this lavish collaboration features the equally bold rapper Cardi B and debuted at No.

4 on the U.S.

Billboard charts.

The funky bassline and their back-and-forth are impossibly cool, and it’s the perfect listen on April Fools’ Day—when people tend to get tossed around by untruths—to blow away any gloom.

Their power to even turn gossip to their advantage makes this a can’t-miss piece for anyone looking for a boost.

I’m Not The Only OneNEW!Sam Smith

Sam Smith – I’m Not The Only One (Official Music Video)

Sam Smith is a singer-songwriter from the United Kingdom.

This song, released in 2014, reached a peak of number three on the UK Singles Chart.

It is included on the acclaimed album In the Lonely Hour.

The lyrics portray a complex state of mind: sensing a partner’s betrayal yet pretending not to notice.

The soulful sound—intertwining piano melodies and strings—deepens the resonance of the heartache caused by lies.

The music video features actress Dianna Agron, whose portrayal of a crumbling marriage also drew attention.

On April Fools’ Day, when lies are “allowed,” why not listen to this work that prompts reflection on trust and love?

LieNEW!Sasha Alex Sloan

Sasha Alex Sloan – Lie (Official Video)

Singer-songwriter Sasha Alex Sloan, known for a style that puts her heart directly into words and has garnered wide support.

Released in August 2020, this track is an up-tempo number featured on her milestone debut album, “Only Child.” The earnest lyrics—pleading for a lover to “lie to me” even as a breakup looms—are deeply moving.

Interestingly, the song had been in the works for three years before its release, evolving through multiple iterations before reaching its final form.

Its comfortable, ’80s-inspired sound makes it a great recommendation for those who struggle to accept a love that’s ended, or for sentimental late-night listening.