Fake
. Korn Lyrics


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I can't stand the sight of you
I can't stand what you put me through
Your life's a lie that you'll hide
Is it that terrible being you inside?

I can't stand all the thought of you
I can't stand all the things you do
Why do you try to justify?
You are just too scared to be you inside

Let it all go
Let it all go
Let it all go
Let it all go

Look at you, all I see
Is a man too afraid to really be
Look at you, all I see
Is a man too afraid to really be

I can't stand what you put me through
I can't stand even the thought of you
Your secret lies that you hide
Is it that terrible being you inside?

Let it all go
Let it all go
Let it all go
Let it all go

Look at you, all I see
Is a man too afraid to really be
Look at you, all I see
Is a man too afraid to really be

Look at you, all I see
Is a man too afraid to really be
Look at you, all I see
Is a man too afraid to really be

You try so hard to be wanted
False emotions tells you fronted
I think being a person relies on one thing
Be yourself, let you come through

You're too afraid to really be (be yourself, let you come through)
Someone who isn't false and doesn't care to be (be yourself, let you come through)
You're too afraid to really be (be yourself, let you come through)
Someone who isn't false and doesn't care to be (be yourself, let you come through)

Fake
Fake
Fake
Fake

Fake, you'll regret it, you'll regret it
Fake, you'll regret it, you'll regret it
Fake, you'll regret it, you'll regret it
Fake, you'll regret it, you'll regret it

Fake, you'll regret it, you'll regret it
Fake, you'll regret it, you'll regret it
Fake, you'll regret it, you'll regret it
Fake, you'll regret it, you'll regret it

Let it all go
Let it all go
Let it all go
Let it all go

Let it all go
Let it all go




Let it all go
Let it all go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Korn's song "Fake" talks about the overwhelming feeling of disgust towards someone who wears a false facade to mask his true self. The singer indicates that he can't stand the sight of this person who puts him through trouble because he feels like this person's life is a lie. He suggests that this person is scared to show their true selves because of the fear of judgement from society. The repetition of the phrase "let it all go" emphasizes the idea of the singer's desire to let go of the fake personas and move towards being truthful to oneself. The song ends with a warning that being fake will eventually lead to regret.


The tone of the song is aggressive, with the band's signature blend of heavy guitar riffs and Jonathan Davis's intense vocal delivery. The song also features intermittent use of electronic sounds, which the band occasionally incorporates into their music.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't stand the sight of you
I am repulsed by your presence


I can't stand what you put me through
I despise the way you affect me


Your life's a lie that you'll hide
You are living a falsehood that you conceal


Is it that terrible being you inside?
Are you so afraid of your true self?


I can't stand all the thought of you
Even the consideration of you is unbearable to me


I can't stand all the things you do
Your actions are intolerable to me


Why do you try to justify?
Why do you make excuses for yourself?


You are just too scared to be you inside
You are too frightened to be authentic


Let it all go
Release all your fears


Look at you, all I see
My perception of you reveals


Is a man too afraid to really be
You are a person without the courage to be genuine


You try so hard to be wanted
You endeavor so fervently to be desired


False emotions tells you fronted
You present feigned feelings


I think being a person relies on one thing
In my opinion, authenticity is vital to being human


Be yourself, let you come through
Allow your true self to emerge


You're too afraid to really be (be yourself, let you come through)
You lack the courage to be your authentic self


Someone who isn't false and doesn't care to be (be yourself, let you come through)
A person who is not disingenuous and does not feel compelled to act as such


Fake
You are a fraud


Fake, you'll regret it, you'll regret it
Your inauthenticity will lead to remorse


Let it all go
Release all your fears




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brian Welch, David Silveria, Jonathan Davis, James Shaffer, Reginald Arvizu

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