False God (song)
"False God" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift for her seventh studio album Lover released on August 23, 2019, through Republic Records. Written and produced by Swift and Jack Antonoff, it serves as the 13th track of the record. It is a jazz-influenced neo soul, R&B, smooth jazz and trap track with a prominent saxophone line and hiccupping vocal samples. The lyrics showcase hardships and intimacy in a romantic relationship through religious metaphors. Swift additionally mentions New York City and its neighborhood West Village. "False God" was critically acclaimed, receiving a status of the "standout" among Lover tracks due to its sexually explicit lyrics. Swift's confidence on the track earned a comparison to the work of Prince. Commercially, it peaked at number 77 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and Canadian Hot 100. Swift performed "False God" during Saturday Night Live assisted by its musical director Lenny Pickett on saxophone, and as a "surprise song" during the Eras Tour. The song was covered by singers James Bay and Ryan Hurd, which were both appreciated by Swift. "False God" appeared on American romantic drama television series The Summer I Turned Pretty. Background Taylor Swift released her seventh studio album,