"Liar" is a song by American singer Jelly Roll, released on August 2, 2024, as the second single from his tenth studio album, Beautifully Broken. It was written by Jelly Roll himself, Ben Johnson, Ashley Gorley and Taylor Phillips, and produced by Zach Crowell.
| "Liar" | ||||
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| Single by Jelly Roll | ||||
| from the album Beautifully Broken | ||||
| Released | August 2, 2024 | |||
| Genre | Country rock | |||
| Length | 3:25 | |||
| Label | Bailee & Buddy | |||
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| Producer(s) | Zach Crowell | |||
| Jelly Roll singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Liar" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editJelly Roll debuted the song at the Grand Ole Opry on April 16, 2024, during which he told the audience that he might not ever release it.[1] He performed it again at the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards on May 16, 2024.[2] In an interview prior to the ACMs, he said he was still "on the fence" about releasing the song.[3] On August 2, the song was officially released to streaming services.
Liar was used as one of the official theme songs for WWE Summerslam 2024 and was performed live at the event by Jelly Roll.
Composition and lyrics
editThe song revolves around Jelly Roll confronting his addictions and harmful thoughts,[4][5] which he depicts as a voice in his head encouraging him to continue with substance abuse and materialism and convincing him that he is too heartbroken to find love.[4][5][6] Jelly Roll acknowledges the detrimental effects of succumbing to his temptations and is ready to overcome them,[5] telling his inner voice on the chorus: "You ain't nothin' but a liar / Yeah, I walk right out the fire / Yeah, you try to keep me down / Try to put me underground / But I'm only going higher".[6] The instrumental consists of guitar riffs, drum beats and a choir of vocals in the background.[5]
Music video
editThe music video was released alongside the single. It sees Jelly Roll singing the song in the middle of a dark, dilapidated living room, while also facing his reflection in a mirror during the chorus.[4][6]
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia Country Hot 50 (The Music)[7] | 1 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] | 70 |
| Canada Active Rock (Mediabase)[9] | 16 |
| Canada Country (Mediabase)[10] | 50 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[11] | 62 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[12] [13] |
21 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[14] | 13 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[15] | 8 |
| US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[16] | 6 |
References
edit- ^ "Jelly Roll at The Grand Ole Opry 4-16-24". YouTube. April 18, 2024. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ "Jelly Roll – Liar (Live from the 59th ACM Awards)". YouTube. May 16, 2024. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ Edwards, Clayton (May 28, 2024). "Jelly Roll Reveals That He's "On the Fence" About Releasing His New Song "Liar"". American Songwriter. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ a b c Lynch, Jessica (August 2, 2024). "Jelly Roll Confronts His Demons in 'Liar' Music Video". Billboard. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ a b c d O'Connell, Madeleine (August 2, 2024). "LISTEN: Jelly Roll Confronts His Inner Demons In 'Liar'". Country Now. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ a b c Blistein, Jon (August 2, 2024). "Jelly Roll Faces His Demons and Doubts on New Song 'Liar'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ "Countrytown Hot 50 – 2024, Week 48". Countrytown. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ^ "Jelly Roll Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ "Canada Active Rock airplay chart for November 25, 2024". Pollstar. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ "Canada Country chart for December 2, 2024". Pollstar. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ "Jelly Roll Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ "Jelly Roll Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. December 6, 2024. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ "Jelly Roll Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ "Jelly Roll Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ "Jelly Roll Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 29, 2024.