It was released through RCA Records on February 14, 2018, as the second single from the film's soundtrack, which was curated by Jack Antonoff.

The song was written by Khalid, Normani, Tayla Parx, Jamil Chammas, and Ryan Vojtesak, with production handled by Charlie Handsome and Digi.

[2][3] "Love Lies" reached number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100, and also peaked within the top ten in six additional countries.

[8] She divulged to Kode in an interview in October 2017, when asked to share information on the collaboration: Khalid and I have been wanting to work together for some time.

[16] Nina Braca of Billboard wrote a positive review of the song, saying: "The romantically curious lyrics perfectly compliment Normani's smooth vocals over a simple guitar riff and slow pop beat.

"[17] Hugh McIntyre of Fuse deemed the song "a laid-back R&B affair so mature it's difficult to believe the artists behind it are so young and still just getting started in their respective careers".

He also praised the guitar loop, calling it "a nice touch on a beat that is fairly sparse, and at times, nonexistent", writing that "it helps this song stand out among the hundreds of other similar tracks".

[19] Mike Wass of Idolator opined that "the dreamy mid-tempo anthem showcases her voice and hints at the R&B/pop direction of her side-project".

[22] Furthermore, Vanity Fair mentioned it among a group of "genre-averse" pop songs that blended multiple elements from other genres, and defined 2018 in music, and stated that "Love Lies" along with the other listed songs opened the door for ensuing genre-blending smash hits like "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus.

[24] In the United States, "Love Lies" debuted at number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100, opening with 22,000 downloads and 11.7 million streams in its first week.

This entry tied Fifth Harmony with Destiny's Child, The Go-Go's and Labelle for the most members (three) from an all-female group to chart solo on the Hot 100, with Normani being the third.

[33] After the pair performed on the Billboard Music Awards on May 20, "Love Lies" entered the top 40 on the Hot 100, moving from number 47 to 36.

Khalid earned his second Hot 100 top ten and first as a lead artist, following his featured turn on Logic's "1-800-273-8255," which reached the region in September 2017.

"Love Lies" claimed the longest climb to the top 10 among duets after reaching the region in its 28th week, surpassing the 19-week trip set by Billy Preston and Syreeta's "With You I'm Born Again," in 1979–80.

[38] According to music executive Courtney Stewart, It was the first duet by two African-American singers to reach number one at pop radio in 20 plus years.

[63] Actress and singer Coco Jones, posted a cover of the track, in a mashup with Ella Mai's "Boo'd Up" to her YouTube account.

[47] Other notable remixes include versions by British edm duo Snakehips, Medasin, Louis the child, record producer Matt Medved, Jimmie and Felix Palmqvist, Harber, and Fairlane (featuring rapper IDK).

[65][66] "Love Lies" was in included in a mashed up of the year's biggest hits by DJ Earworm for the track "United States of Pop 2018".

[70] The two artists performed "Love Lies" for the first time at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, on April 10, 2018.

[72] The performance went viral on social media, generating positive feedback from multiple publications and fans,[73][74] who commended Normani's turn during the show, comparing it to Beyoncé.