When a Man Lies

"When a Man Lies"
"When a Man Lies"
Single by R. Kelly
from the album Write Me Back
Released	October 15, 2012
Recorded	2012
Genre	Blues ; R&B ; soul ;
Length	3:36
Label	RCA
Songwriter(s)	Robert Kelly
Producer(s)	R. Kelly
R. Kelly singles chronology

Last updated September 07, 2025

"When a Man Lies" is a single by American R&B singer R. Kelly, and the third from his Love Letter sequel solo album Write Me Back ,^[1] The song was both written and produced by Kelly himself.^[2] No official music video was made for this song.

Charts

Chart (2012)	Peak position
CIS Airplay (TopHit)^[3]	160
US Adult R&B Songs ( Billboard )^[4]	8

References

↑ "R. Kelly - When A Man Lies (Audio)". YouTube. Retrieved 2014-02-03.
↑ "iTunes - Musik - Write Me Back (Deluxe Version) av R. Kelly". iTunes. 22 June 2012. Retrieved 2014-02-03.
↑ R. Kelly — When A Man Lies. TopHit. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
↑ "R Kelly Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2018.

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[1] "R. Kelly - When A Man Lies (Audio)". YouTube. Retrieved 2014-02-03.

[2] "iTunes - Musik - Write Me Back (Deluxe Version) av R. Kelly". iTunes. 22 June 2012. Retrieved 2014-02-03.

[CIS-3] R. Kelly — When A Man Lies. TopHit. Retrieved May 9, 2022.

[sc_Billboardadultrandbsongs_R_Kelly-4] "R Kelly Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2018.

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v t e R. Kelly
Discography Production discography Videography Awards and nominations Sexual abuse cases
Studio albums	12 Play R. Kelly R. TP-2.com Chocolate Factory Happy People/U Saved Me TP.3 Reloaded Double Up Untitled Love Letter Write Me Back Black Panties The Buffet 12 Nights of Christmas
Collaboration albums	Born into the 90's The Best of Both Worlds Unfinished Business
Mixtape	The Demo Tape
Compilation albums	The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1 My Diary Remix City, Volume 1 Playlist: The Very Best of R. Kelly
Tours	Love Letter Tour The Buffet Tour
Trapped in the Closet	Chapter 1 Chapters 1–12 Chapters 13–22 Chapters 23–33 The Confessionals "Trapped in the Closet" (South Park) "Trapped in the Drive-Thru"
Bibliography	Soulacoaster: The Diary of Me
Related articles	Songs Unreleased songs Aaliyah Andrea Kelly Mute R. Kelly Public Announcement Rockland Records Shaggy defense Surviving R. Kelly

v t e R. Kelly singles
Discography Production discography Videography Awards and nominations
Born into the 90's	"She's Got That Vibe" "Honey Love" "Slow Dance (Hey Mr. DJ)" "Dedicated" "Hey Love (Can I Have a Word)"
12 Play	"Sex Me (Parts I and II)" "Bump N' Grind" "Your Body's Callin'" "Summer Bunnies" "It Seems Like You're Ready"
R. Kelly	"You Remind Me of Something" "Down Low (Nobody Has to Know)" "Thank God It's Friday" "I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)"
R.	"I Believe I Can Fly" "Gotham City" "Half on a Baby" "Home Alone" "I'm Your Angel" "When a Woman's Fed Up" "Did You Ever Think" "If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time" "Only the Loot Can Make Me Happy"
TP-2.com	"I Wish" "The Storm Is Over Now" "Fiesta (Remix)" "Feelin' on Yo Booty" "A Woman's Threat"
Chocolate Factory	"The World's Greatest" "Ignition (Remix)" "Snake" "Step in the Name of Love (Remix)"
The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1	"Thoia Thoing"
Happy People/U Saved Me	"Happy People" "U Saved Me"
TP.3 Reloaded	"In the Kitchen" "Trapped in the Closet (Chapter 1)" "Playa's Only" "Slow Wind" "Burn It Up"
Double Up	"I'm a Flirt (Remix)" "Same Girl" "Double Up" "Rock Star"
Untitled	"Supaman High" "Number One" "Religious" "Echo"
Love Letter	"When a Woman Loves"
Write Me Back	"Share My Love" "Feelin' Single" "When a Man Lies"
Black Panties	"My Story"
The Buffet	"Backyard Party" "Switch Up"
Other singles	"Soldier's Heart" "Honey" "Big Chips" "Hair Braider" "I Believe" "Sign of a Victory" "I Look to You" "Bump & Grind 2014" "Ignition (Viceroy Remix)"
Featured singles	"Down with the Clique" "Street Dreams (Remix)" "Be Careful" "Friend of Mine (Remix)" "Satisfy You" "Contagious" "We Thuggin'" "Gigolo" "Hotel" "Gangsta Girl" "Till the World Ends" "So Sexy" "So Sexy Chapter II (Like This)" "Wonderful" "That's That Shit" "Go Getta" "Speedin'" "Out of This Club" "All the Above" "Ms. Chocolate" "We Been On" "Do What U Want" "PYD" "It's Your World"
Soundtrack singles	"Gotham City" "Bad Man" "The World's Greatest" "I Believe" "Christmas, I'll Be Steppin'"
Other songs	"It Seems Like You're Ready" "Sadie" "G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T." "Heaven I Need a Hug" "I Need an Angel" "Real Talk" "You Are Not Alone" "Platinum" "Shut Up" "Betcha Gon' Know" "To the World" "Marching Band" "Wake Up Everybody" "I Admit"
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