Braden Bales – You Lied: Capitol Records artist Braden Bales returns with “YOU LIED,” an emotionally raw single that marks a powerful step in the lead-up to his upcoming EP, 5 STAGES OF GRIEF. With haunting honesty and lyrical intensity, the track explores the depression stage of heartbreak, diving deep into the pain of lost trust.

On “YOU LIED,” Bales faces betrayal with unflinching vulnerability. Fueled by the aftermath of a relationship turned sour, the song balances quiet melancholy with bursts of emotional clarity—capturing the push and pull between longing and hurt.

“I wrote ‘YOU LIED’ when I heard my ex’s music that painted our relationship in a bad light,” Bales shares. “We had a really bittersweet ending and it broke me to hear her talk negatively about everything we had and what being with me was like. ‘YOU LIED’ represents the depression stage of grief in my breakup and it’s written about the most painful part of this process.”

Serving as a pivotal moment in 5 STAGES OF GRIEF, “YOU LIED” continues to build on Bales’ reputation for brutally honest storytelling. It’s a track that doesn’t shy away from sadness—but instead leans into it, offering connection through shared heartache.