Faker
Smile Empty Soul Lyrics
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The shell you build around your world lets nothing out
So take your fucking faker face and stay away from me
I'm trying not to hear your lies or see your make-believe
The words you speak are empty and your stories full of holes
God I know you're burning up for all the lies you've told
Trust built on a mound of shit.
All signs pointing to your sins.
The smiles only make it worse for you, you'll see
So take your fucking faker face and stay away from me
I'm trying not to hear your lies or see your make-believe
The words you speak are empty and your stories full of holes
God I know you're burning up for all the lies you've told
Look deep in the mirror but try not to see
Look deep in the river and try not to scream
You've never been a giver
It's obvious to me
So take your fucking faker face and stay away from me
I'm trying not to hear your lies or see your make-believe
The words you speak are empty and your stories full of holes
God I know you're burning up for all the lies you've told
The lyrics of Smile Empty Soul's song Faker describe the disappointment and betrayal felt towards someone who turned out to be dishonest and fake. The opening lines of the song, “Cold eyes and a painted face, black heart pumping discount rates,” evoke a sense of deception and insincerity from the person being addressed. The lyrics go on to describe how this person has built a shell around themselves that doesn't allow anything genuine or authentic out. They are hiding behind a façade of lies and deceit that ultimately leads to the singer wanting nothing to do with them.
The chorus of the song, “So take your fucking faker face and stay away from me, I'm trying not to hear your lies or see your make-believe,” reinforces the rejection and disdain felt by the singer. The emotions in the lyrics continue to escalate as they accuse the person of having empty words and stories full of holes, and suggest that they are suffering the consequences of the lies they've told. The final lines of the song offer a suggestion to the person, to look deep and honestly at themselves, but the singer recognizes that they have never been a giver, and it's too late to change now.
Overall, the lyrics of Faker are raw and unfiltered, conveying the hurt and anger felt when someone turns out to be a disappointment. The song is an anthem for those who have been let down by someone they thought they could trust, and a warning to those who may try to deceive in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Cold eyes and a painted face
Your eyes show no emotion and your face looks fake and synthetic.
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You have a corrupt and heartless personality that values things based on their usefulness.
The shell you build around your world lets nothing out
You have erected an impermeable facade around your life that keeps your true thoughts and emotions securely hidden.
So take your fucking faker face and stay away from me
Your false and deceitful persona is unwelcome and I don't want to have anything to do with you.
I'm trying not to hear your lies or see your make-believe
I'm making a conscious effort to avoid listening to your falsehoods or acknowledging your fabricated reality.
The words you speak are empty and your stories full of holes
Your speech is meaningless and your explanations are inconsistent and unconvincing.
God I know you're burning up for all the lies you've told
I'm convinced that you're being tormented by the weight of the lies you've told and the guilt and shame they've produced.
Trust built on a mound of shit.
The foundation of your trustworthiness is based on a pile of corrupt and worthless material.
All signs pointing to your sins.
Every indication suggests that you're guilty of wrongdoing and immoral behavior.
The smiles only make it worse for you, you'll see
Your attempts to disguise your true feelings and intentions with fake smiles only exacerbates your situation and makes it more obvious.
Look deep in the mirror but try not to see
I encourage you to examine yourself honestly, but I doubt that you will be able to face the unpleasant realities you'll find.
Look deep in the river and try not to scream
If you were to see your true reflection in the water, it would be so shocking that you might scream in terror.
You've never been a giver
You've always been selfish and unwilling to help or give to others.
It's obvious to me
Your true character and nature are clear to me, and I'm not fooled by your facade.
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