Fake A Smile
Alan Walker Lyrics
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Nothing's wrong, nothing's right
I swear these walls are upside down
Swear the roof is on the ground
Demons don't sleep at night
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
I try to turn off my mind
Say I'm doing just fine
But I'm screaming inside like (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Say these words on repeat
While I'm trying to breathe
Now you're counting on me
So I fake a smile
But I know you know me too well
But it's alright
You're like heaven when I'm in hell
You were their heavy heart
Tasted light but fed the dark
I'm waiting for them all to see
I don't deserve your company
To love myself is way too hard
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
I try to turn off my mind
Say I'm doing just fine
But I'm screaming inside like (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Say these words on repeat
While I'm trying to breathe
Now you're counting on me
So I fake a smile
But I know you know me too well
But it's alright
You're like heaven when I'm in hell
(No sleep)
(It's alright)
(No sleep)
So I fake a smile
But I know you know me too well (oh-oh, know you know me too well)
But it's alright
You're like heaven when I'm in hell
Yeah, so I fake a smile
But I know you know me too well (oh-oh, know you know me too well)
But it's alright
You're like heaven when I'm in hell
So I fake a smile
But I know you know me too well
But it's alright
You're like heaven when I'm in hell
The lyrics of Alan Walker's song "Fake a Smile" convey an individual's struggle with mental health issues whilst trying to keep up appearances for someone they care about. The opening lines depict a situation where the singer and someone close to them have been awake all night, but something feels off as if the walls are upside down and the roof is on the ground. It is a metaphor for an upset mind that feels disoriented, and the following verse suggests that the demons, which represent the individual's inner battles, do not allow them to sleep in peace at night.
The verse "I try to turn off my mind, say I'm doing just fine, but I'm screaming inside..." delves into the theme of hiding one's mental health issues and faking a smile to mask the inner turmoil they are experiencing. The individual is pretending that everything is okay and repeatedly affirming that they are fine, but they are struggling to breathe and control the incessant mental chatter. The chorus assures the listener that the person they are trying to deceive is aware of the pain they are feeling but provides comfort by stating that they are like heaven amidst the turmoil.
The second verse speaks about the challenge of self-love when dealing with depression or anxiety, and the singer is waiting for the world to understand what they are going through. They find it too hard to love themselves, suggesting a lack of self-care, and self-love is a priority that seems unattainable for them. However, amidst all this, the person they care about provides hope and comfort, encouraging them to fake a smile and be alright.
Overall, the lyrics of "Fake a Smile" give insight into the struggles of living with mental health issues while trying to maintain relationships with loved ones. It captures the complexity of dealing with one's inner demons, trying to mask emotions, and putting on a brave face for others.
Line by Line Meaning
You and I, up all night
We have been awake all night and we are together.
Nothing's wrong, nothing's right
Nothing is going well and nothing is going wrong either, there is no balance.
I swear these walls are upside down
I feel like everything is topsy turvy.
Swear the roof is on the ground
I feel like the ceiling is the floor and the floor is the ceiling.
Demons don't sleep at night
My negative thoughts and inner demons are keeping me up at night.
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
The repetition of this phrase emphasizes my confusion and disorientation.
I try to turn off my mind
I want to stop thinking about my problems.
Say I'm doing just fine
I want others to think I am okay, even if I'm not.
But I'm screaming inside like (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Internally, I am in a lot of pain and distress.
Say these words on repeat
I keep repeating certain words or phrases to try to calm myself down.
While I'm trying to breathe
I am feeling suffocated and it is hard to catch my breath.
Now you're counting on me
Someone is relying on me and I don't want to disappoint them.
So I fake a smile
To hide my mental and emotional pain, I put on a fake smile.
But I know you know me too well
Even though I am acting as if I am okay, someone close to me can see through my facade and knows me well.
You were their heavy heart
You were the person someone else relied on emotionally.
Tasted light but fed the dark
Even though you may have explored the good in life, you also have a dark side.
I'm waiting for them all to see
I want others to finally understand what I am going through.
I don't deserve your company
I don't feel worthy or deserving of anyone's companionship or love.
To love myself is way too hard
I am finding it very challenging to love myself and accept who I am.
No sleep
I am struggling to get any rest or sleep.
It's alright
Despite everything going on, I am okay with how things are.
Yeah, so I fake a smile
Once again, I put on a fake smile to hide my true feelings.
But it's alright
Even though I may be pretending to be okay, I will eventually be okay.
You're like heaven when I'm in hell
Being around you is the only bright spot in an otherwise dark and difficult situation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alan Walker, Daniel James, Leah Haywood, Peter Thomas, Salem Ilese, Winona Oak
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Kaidyn Garib
Your skin isn't paper, don't cut it
Your neck isn't a coat, don't hang it
Your body isn't a book, don't judge it
Your life isn't a movie, don't end it
Your heart isn't a door, don't lock it
Remember to always love yourself no matter what you come against
(This is not my word, I'm spreading it to the 1% and now its your turn)
GJIsOnline Codm
Your head isn't a target, Don't shoot it
Your face isn't a mask, Don't cover it
Your neck isn't a cloth hanger, Don't hang it
Your skin isn't a paper, Don't cut it
Your size isn't a book, Don't judge it
Your heart isn't a door, Don't lock it
Your life isn't a film, Don't end it
Your life isn't a non ripe berry, Don't hate it
You are not history book, Don't judge the pass
You don't think you are needed
You are important to many poeple lifes
Remember to always love yourself no matter what you come against
The_Music_Lyrics
You and I, up all night
Nothing's wrong, nothing's right
I swear these walls are upside down
Swear the roof is underground
Demons don't sleep at night
Oh, oh, oh
I try to turn off my mind
Say I'm doing just fine
But I'm screaming inside like (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Say these words on repeat
While I'm trying to breathe
Now you're counting on me
So I fake a smile
But I know you know me too well
But it's alright
You're like heaven when I'm in hell
You were there, heavy heart
Tasted light but fed the dark
I'm waiting for them all to see
I don't deserve your company
To love myself is way too hard
Oh, oh, oh
I try to turn off my mind
Say I'm doing just fine
But I'm screaming inside like (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Say these words on repeat
While I'm trying to breathe
Now you're counting on me
So I fake a smile
But I know you know me too well
But it's alright
You're like heaven when I'm in hell
So I fake a smile
But I know you know me too well
But it's alright
You're like heaven when I'm in hell
So I fake a smile
But I know you know me too well
But it's alright
You're like heaven when I'm in hell
So I fake a smile
But I know you know me too well
But it's alright
You're like heaven when I'm in hell
Milkyberry ,
What I feel in this song ...
Life is a natural disaster
Appearances may not be what they seem
You feel like screaming in front of everyone
You just want to collapse in a dark hole
You’re in a black pool drowning, and there’s no way out
But..
You see a light , and you run as fast as you can and never give up
As you have this feeling in your soul that it’s worth it
LovelyLily
You and I, up all night
Nothing's wrong, nothing's right
I swear these walls are upside down
Swear the roof is on the ground
Demons don't sleep at night
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
I try to turn off my mind
Say I'm doing just fine
But I'm screaming inside like (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Say these words on repeat
While I'm trying to breathe
Now you're counting on me
So I fake a smile
But I know you know me too well
But it's alright
You're like heaven when I'm in hell
You were their heavy heart
Tasted light but fed the dark
I'm waiting for them all to see
I don't deserve your company
To love myself is way too hard
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
I try to turn off my mind
Say I'm doing just fine
But I'm screaming inside like (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Say these words on repeat
While I'm trying to breathe
Now you're counting on me
So I fake a smile
But I know you know me too well
But it's alright
You're like heaven when I'm in hell
So I fake a smile
But I know you know me too well (oh-oh, know you know me too well)
But it's alright
You're like heaven when I'm in hell
Yeah, so I fake a smile
But I know you know me too well (oh-oh, know you know me too well)
But it's alright
You're like heaven when I'm in hell
So I fake a smile
But I know you know me too well
But it's alright
You're like heaven when I'm in hell
Marina Levinte
"I try to turn off my mind
Say I'm doing just fine
But I'm screaming inside
Say these words on repeat
While I'm tryin' to breathe"
True...everyone trusts my
Fake smile...
Exept for my BFF she is
Always there for me
She knows everything about me
Even that im in depresion
Even if on the outside
I look like im good im happy
On the inside im dead...
She understands me
As i would never
If you have someone ther for you
Its all that matters
Callme_ismo
You and I up all night
Nothing’s wrong nothing’s right
I swear these walls are upside down
I swear the roof is on the ground
Demons don’t sleep at night
OH,OH,OH
I try turn off my mind
Say I’m doing just fine
But I’m screaming inside like
Say these words on repeat
While I’m trying’ To breathe
Now your counting on me
So I fake a smile
But I know you
Know me too well
But it’s alright
Your like heaven
When I’m in hell
You were their heavy heart
Tasted light but
Fed the dark
Im waiting for
Them all to see
I don’t deserve
Your company
To live myself
Is wat too hard
OH,OH,OH
I try to turn off my mind
Say I’m doing just fine
But I’m screaming inside like
Say these words on repeat
While I’m trying’ to breathe
Now your counting on me
So I fake a smile
But I know you
Know me too well
But it’s alright
You’re like heaven when I’m in hell
(Pre-chores)
So I fake a smile
But I know you
Know me too well
But it’s alright
You’re like heaven
When I’m in hell
So I fake a smile
But I know you
Know me too well
But it’s alright
You’re like heaven
When I’m in hell
So I fake a smile
But I know you
Know me too well
But it’s alright
You’re like heaven
When I’m in hell
7clouds
Have you ever faked a smile?
Kay Hill
O
PESGODD
Yes
TheRealWuffo
No
Min
Mhm I have..
Aalia Anes
Alan walker is one of the guys who understands peoples pain and turn them into a song🙂
Saad Khan
Ya ,true
pengu
yea
v2Taffy
No one could have written the song bettter
Noyeem Sultana
@v2Taffy true