'I Lied to You' Lyrics: 'Sinners' Track Up for Best Original Song at Oscars 2026
Sinners features one of the most powerful songs of the year, and it’s in the running for a major prize at the 2026 Oscars.
The haunting track “I Lied to You” from the film’s soundtrack has become a standout moment from the movie, and is up for Best Original Song at the 2026 Academy Awards.
The song is performed by Miles Caton, who plays the character Sammie Moore, also known as Preacher Boy in the Ryan Coogler-directed horror movie.
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The emotional blues track was written by Ludwig Goransson and Raphael Saadiq, and plays a pivotal role in the movie, blending blues, jazz, soul and gospel influences into the ’30s period piece set in the American South.
In the movie, Sammie performs “I Lied to You” during a pivotal scene blending music with the supernatural themes of the story.
The soundtrack to Sinners was released back in April of 2025, featuring more than 20 songs performed by blues musicians and members of the cast. Ludwig worked with the director to create music that felt authentic to the era that would also resonate with today’s audience.
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