No More Lies

"No More Lies" marks Thundercat's first song as a lead artist since his fourth studio album, It Is What It Is, in April 2020. Dropped on April 25, 2023, the track, a collaboration with Tame Impala's Kevin Parker, was released through Brainfeeder, a renowned West Coast indie label founded by longtime Thundercat collaborator Flying Lotus.

"No More Lies" is a groovy and psychedelic rock track featuring Thundercat and Parker's vocals, singing about a relationship that is beyond repair. Thundercat sets the scene in the first verse, portraying two people who can't seem to fully commit to each other. I'm sorry, girl, didn't mean to drag you in my dreams Baby, no more lies Feelin' free, that's the way it's s'posed to be For you and me Thundercat employs a metaphorical language to convey the idea that he accepts his share of responsibility for the challenges in the relationship. Using a car as an analogy, he warns they are heading towards a crash that will cause immense pain if they don't change course. Thundercat implores his partner to buckle up and brace for impact. That's just the way it works or you and I keep getting hurt. We're gonna lose control of the wheel So put your seatbelt on, I think we're about to crash In a world of pain Parker takes on the chorus, where he prepares himself for a period of being alone and reflecting on his thoughts and emotions. I'll just be on my own I'll just be home alone My troubles are my own Having left the possibility of reconciliation open, Thundercat ultimately decides to cut ties. If you think there's no pain in my heart to say goodbye Please don't cry, I'm letting go

The song concludes with Thundercat trying to justify himself to the girl with a touch of West Coast nonchalance. Everybody hates when they get to that part when they realize that I don't wanna tell you I don't care but if it seems like I don't care It doesn't mean I don't care, it just looks like I don't care Because my emotions have been sanded off Haha, I live in L.A., sweetie, what do you expect? Hahahaha In Los Angeles' cutthroat show business industry, the survival-of-the-fittest mentality prevails, causing those involved to become more abrasive towards their peers. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Thundercat explained how the song's closing lines relate to the entertainment industry's harsh environment. "Everybody has dreams, everybody's a star, everybody's expendable, everything is expendable, everything is too expensive. It's embedded in our culture. Even though there are other places than Hollywood, it's still Hollywood. 'There's no such thing as bad publicity' - where else would you hear that? You wouldn't hear that in Wisconsin."