Imagine Dragons - Bad Liar (official Music Video) May 2026

The official music video for "Bad Liar" by Imagine Dragons is a deeply personal exploration of the collapse of a marriage, starring lead singer Dan Reynolds alongside his then-wife, Aja Volkman. The video, released on January 24, 2019, is widely interpreted as a literal and metaphorical "death" of their relationship, filmed at a time when the couple was on the verge of divorce.

Watch the official music video for 'Bad Liar' to see the emotional choreography and symbolic storytelling discussed below: Imagine Dragons - Bad Liar ImagineDragonsVEVO YouTube• Jan 24, 2019 Production and Creative Background Imagine Dragons - Bad Liar (Official Music Video)

Directed by Ryan Reichenfeld and filmed in Las Vegas, the video moves away from the band's typical high-energy stadium style toward a grounded, intimate narrative. The official music video for "Bad Liar" by

: Reynolds and Volkman co-wrote the song during a "difficult year" of separation. They appeared as a couple in the video while navigating their real-life split, which Reynolds described as a "weird" and intense experience. : Reynolds and Volkman co-wrote the song during

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