You're a Lie

"You're a Lie" is a song by Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators. It is the lead single from Slash's 2012 album, Apocalyptic Love. The song peaked at No. 1 on the Canadian Active Rock chart for five weeks straight.

"You're a Lie"
Single by Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators
from the album Apocalyptic Love
Released	February 27, 2012
Recorded	2011–12
Genre	Hard rock
Length	3:50
Label	Dik Hayd International
Songwriter(s)	Slash and Myles Kennedy
Producer(s)	Eric Valentine
Slash singles chronology
"Ghost" (2010) "You're a Lie" (2012) "Standing in the Sun" (2012)
Myles Kennedy singles chronology
"Back from Cali" (2010) "You're a Lie" (2012) "Standing in the Sun" (2012)

Reception

The song has received mixed reviews from critics. Will Hermes of Rolling Stone gave the song a rating of 2 1/2 out of 5 stars.^[1] Amy Sciarretto of Loudwire gave the song a 4 out of 5 rating, describing the song as "a rowdy, bluesy rocker, anchored by Slash’s signature riffing and style."^[2] The song was listed on Loudwire's 66 Best Hard Rock Songs of the 21st Century.^[3]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2012)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4]	80
Canada Rock (Billboard)[5]	1
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[6]	1
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[7]	12

Year-end charts

Chart (2012)	Position
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[8]	43

Personnel

• Slash – lead guitar
• Myles Kennedy – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
• Todd Kerns – bass, screams
• Brent Fitz – drums