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

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

When it comes to April Fools’ Day, everyone knows it as the day when “it’s okay to tell lies,” but in recent years it’s also taken on a fairly positive image, with companies posting jokey ads and news on social media rather than nasty, deceitful lies.

In this article, we’ve rounded up a variety of classic Western songs related to “lies” that we want you to listen to on April Fools’ Day.

It’s a diverse lineup spanning genres, including not only the latest hits but also timeless classics, so be sure to check it out!

[2026] Western songs to listen to on April Fools’ Day: a collection of tracks themed around lies (31–40)

Lie ft. QuavoHalsey

Halsey – Lie (Audio) ft. Quavo

Lie ft. QuavoHalsey

A song about a married couple whose relationship has cracked due to the husband’s infidelity…

perhaps.

A woman wishing, if you no longer have love for me, then at least lie to me; and a man singing, you’re important to me, so there’s no need for me to lie.

I feel an unbridgeable rift.

If we’re going to tell lies on April Fool’s Day, I’d want them to be lies that bring happiness.

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Love LiesKhalid & Normani

Khalid & Normani – Love Lies (Official Video)

Love LiesKhalid & Normani

It’s a duet song about a man and a woman drawn to each other, pleading, “Show me your love isn’t a lie.” The cool R&B sound is electrifying.

While others get hyped for April Fools’ Day, it might be fun to indulge in a little romantic gamesmanship instead.

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And You Don’t RememberMariah Carey

Mariah Carey – And You Don’t Remember

And You Don't RememberMariah Carey

This is a ballad that laments one’s own lack of discernment, singing about memories of two lovers who once cherished each other—because I opened my heart to you and believed your lies.

It might be perfect for soothing the sting of heartbreak on April Fools’ Day.

You can fully enjoy Mariah Carey’s signature whistle register.

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Who Needs YouQueen

Queen – Who Needs You (Official Lyric Video)

Who Needs YouQueen

It’s a heartbreak song that blithely sings, “I was a fool to believe your lies.

I trusted you, and because I was so naive, I got deceived.” The Japanese title is “Where Love Goes.” It’s perfect as BGM for April Fools’ Day.

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Love The Way You Lie ft. RihannaEminem

Eminem – Love The Way You Lie ft. Rihanna

Love The Way You Lie ft. RihannaEminem

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.

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