Te Mentiría

2003 song by Gian Marco From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"Te Mentiría" (English: "I'd Lie to You") is a song by Peruvian singer-songwriter Gian Marco, released by Sony Music Latin and Crescent Moon Records in 2003 as the second single of his sixth studio album A Tiempo.[1]

Released2003
GenreLatin Pop
Length3:49
LabelSony Music Latin, Crescent Moon Records
Quick facts Single by Gian Marco, from the album A Tiempo ...
"Te Mentiría"
Single by Gian Marco
from the album A Tiempo
Released2003
GenreLatin Pop
Length3:49
LabelSony Music Latin, Crescent Moon Records
Songwriter
  • Gian Marco Zignago
ProducerEmilio Estefan
Gian Marco singles chronology
"Se Me Olvidó"
(2002)
"Te Mentiría"
(2003)
"Lamento"
(2003)
Music video
"Te Mentiría" on YouTube
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Background

The song is a Latin pop song with touches of traditional Peruvian music and it's defined as a song to help you forget about your ex and get over a heartbreak.[2] Since its release it has become a major hit in Gian Marco's career and it's considered one of his signature songs.[3]

Release and Reception

The song was released on radio stations throughout Latin America and the U.S. in 2003, becoming one of Gian Marco's biggest hits.[4] The song entered the top 10 in Colombia on the week of July 4, 2003.[5] The song stayed in the top 10 for three non-consecutive weeks and peaked at number five.[6][7] The song also reached number 27 on the Los Principales radio airplay chart in Spain on the week of February 15, 2003.[8] It has become one of Gian Marco's most acclaimed songs and he performs it in every one of his concerts since then, sometimes even to close the show.[9] The song is also a big hit in Perú up to this day still being on the official digital charts published by UNIMPRO.[10]

Music video

The music video starts with Gian Marco walking out of his house into an alley in a small village in Peru. He then starts playing the song on his guitar while singing in front of a small orange background. The scene changes back between him singing in an old restaurant and also in another part of the alley while playing the cajon. As he sings a big crowd eventually gathers around him to hear him singing.

Charts

More information Chart (2003), Peak position ...
Chart (2003) Peak
position
Colombia (ASINCOL)[6] 5
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More information Chart (2021), Peak position ...
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Perú Digital Top 1000 (UNIMPRO)[11] 423
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