Exploring the Infamous Nick Lowe Lyrics From 1990 That Steamrolled the Rickroll
Nick Lowe’s 1990 song “All Men Are Liars” takes aim at the promises in Rick Astley’s hit “Never Gonna Give You Up”, turning them into a sharp, comic criticism of men’s honesty. The lyric’s pointed name-check made the song particularly memorable, while its playful delivery softens the sting.
Lowe said the song’s title idea came from a woman in the audience on The Oprah Winfrey Show. It appeared on Party Of One, an album that received little public attention at the time despite strong critical reviews. The song pairs its broad claim about men with biting imagery and a loping groove.
- Nick Lowe mocked Rick Astley in a 1990 song.
- The lyric plays on Astley’s promise never to let listeners down.
- Lowe found the title idea on The Oprah Winfrey Show.