An original composition by the group, the lyrics were written by David Glasper, with music by Marcus Lillington, Ian Spice and Michael Delahunty.

[1][2] The song was recorded in 1985 with producer Bob Sargeant, and originally released as a single in the United Kingdom in January 1986.

[3] "Don't Tell Me Lies" was not included by Siren Records on the original 10-track British issue of the album All That Jazz.

In the United States however, A&M Records substituted album track 9 "For Love or Money" with a special U.S. edit of the extended dance mix of “Don’t Tell Me Lies,” remixed by John Morales.

"Don’t Tell Me Lies" [12” Dub Mix] - 3:44 Lyrics by David Glasper; Music by Marcus Lillington, Ian Spice, Michael Delahunty.

The original music video for "Don't Tell Me Lies" was produced by Roger Hunt, directed by Simon Milne, and carries a production date of 20 December 1985.

[8] "Don't Tell Me Lies" spent a total of five weeks on the Top 100 singles chart in the United Kingdom.

[9] After the success of “Hands to Heaven” and “How Can I Fall?”, A&M Records released “Don’t Tell Me Lies” in a new mix by Tom Lord-Alge on 3 January 1989 as Breathe’s fourth single in the United States.

In reaching #10, Breathe became the first act in A&M’s 27-year history to pull three top ten singles from its debut album.