A Lie

French Montana, Max B, The Weeknd

About A Lie

"A Lie" is a song recorded by Moroccan-American rapper French Montana featuring Canadian singer The Weeknd and American rapper Max B. The song was written by French, The Weeknd, Rory Quigley, Jason Quenneville, Danny Schofield, Charly Wingate, Matt Carillo, Fred Lowinger, Russ Mitkowski and Matthew Quenones, while the production was handled by Harry Fraud, DaHeala, DannyBoyStyles and Masar. The song was serviced to rhythmic radio on August 15, 2017 as the album's third single. The single peaked at number 75 on the US Billboard Hot 100. 


Year:
2017
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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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French Montana

French Montana (born November 9, 1984) is an American rapper and singer of Moroccan descent. He is the founder and CEO of Cocaine City Records. In 2012, he signed a joint venture recording deal with Maybach Music Group and Bad Boy Records. Montana is known for his frequent collaborations with Max B, and more recently with Rick Ross along with his group Coke Boys, which consists of rappers Chinx Drugz, Cheeze and Flip. more »

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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.
Album and Release Date
The song was released in July 2017 and is part of French Montana's second studio album, "Jungle Rules".
Collaboration Credits
The song features guest appearances by Canadian singer-songwriter, The Weeknd, and American rapper, Max B.
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.
Musical Components
It is a well-produced contemporary trap beat that highlights French Montana's cool and gritty rap flows, mixed with The Weeknd's melodious vocals.
Chart Performance
Despite 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Lyrical Controversy
Certain 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.
Max B’s Involvement
Although 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.
Critical Acclaim
Despite 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.
Inspiration behind the song
French 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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