British DJ Nathan Dawe and singer-songwriter Talia Mar teamed up to deliver the high-energy dance-pop anthem released on October 28, 2022 . Following Nathan's summer hit "21 Reasons," this collaboration was designed as a "summer banger for the winter," blending a throwback Official Charts vibe with modern house production. Behind the Collaboration
: Beyond the main Spotify single, an acoustic version was released on YouTube in December 2022, showcasing Talia's vocal range. Chart and Live Performance Nathan Dawe x Talia Mar - Sweet Lies
The single peaked at on the UK Singles Chart . The duo promoted the track with several high-profile live performances, including: British DJ Nathan Dawe and singer-songwriter Talia Mar
Although this was their first official song together, Nathan and Talia had planned to work together for years. Nathan first connected with Talia through her long-time association with KSI, with whom Nathan collaborated on the hit "Lighter". Talia, who gained massive popularity as a YouTuber and gamer before transitioning into music, provides the powerful vocals that drive the track's self-empowerment theme. Song Meaning and Style Chart and Live Performance The single peaked at
"Sweet Lies" is a "girl power" anthem centered on . The lyrics explore the aftermath of a toxic relationship—whether romantic or platonic—where one person finally sees through the lies and recognizes they deserve better than how they were treated.