While some fans speculated it was about her personal life at the time, Gomez noted she began working on it a year before its release, intending it to be a relatable experience for everyone. Visuals & Music Video
The title "Bad Liar" refers to the narrator's failed attempts to hide their "magic feelings" for this new person. Selena Gomez - Bad Liar
The song explores the overwhelming and sometimes obsessive feelings of a new crush. While some fans speculated it was about her
Co-written by Selena Gomez, Julia Michaels , Justin Tranter , and Ian Kirkpatrick. Selena Gomez - Bad Liar
It famously interpolates the iconic bassline from the Talking Heads song " Psycho Killer " (1977), which was personally approved by David Byrne. Themes & Lyrical Meaning