Fake
Alexander O\'Neal Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
but now it's Kay
Girl
you seem to change it every day.
Your hair was long
but now it's short
You say: I got it cut
but I don't see no hair upon the floor.
You're a fake
baby
you can't conceal it
Know how I know
'cause I can feel it.
You're a fake
baby
no rhyme or reason
'Cause in your mind it's lyin' season.
You had brown eyes
but now they're blue
Those false eyelashes that you're wearin'
too.
In bed this morning you called me CIyde
Alex is the name that I go by!
If women could be counterfit
then you'd be it.
You're a fake
baby
you can't conceal it
. . .
You're a fake
baby
I've blown your cover
the iig is up
'cause I discovered -
You're a fake
baby
no need to hide it
Can't change my mind
'cause I've decided -
You're a fake
baby
and I'm disgusted
The game is through and
girl
you're busted
fake!
Whenever I go out with you I find out something new.
You're a fake
you always have a good excuse
But
girl
that ain't no use.
You're a fake
baby
you can't conceal it
. . .
You're a fake
baby
no rhyme or reason
. . .
You're a fake
baby
Fake
fake!
The song 'Fake' by Alexander O'Neal is about a woman who is not true to herself, constantly changing her identity and appearance to fit in with different situations and people. The singer of the song, the singer himself, calls her out on her fakeness and confronts her about it.
The lyrics highlight various aspects of the woman's fake persona, such as her changing name, hair length, eye color, and even the false eyelashes she wears. The singer also reveals that she called him by the wrong name in bed, further adding to her dishonesty. He expresses his disgust with her behavior and admits that he has blown her cover.
The song's rhythm and beat are soulful and upbeat, with the use of horns and percussion giving it an energetic and lively feel, contrasting with the serious and confrontational tone of the lyrics.
Overall, 'Fake' by Alexander O'Neal is a catchy, funky song about the importance of being true to oneself and the consequences of being fake.
Line by Line Meaning
Your name was Patty
but now it's Kay
You've changed your name so many times that it's hard to know what to call you
Girl
you seem to change it every day.
You have a habit of changing who you are to fit the situation
Your hair was long
but now it's short
You say: I got it cut
but I don't see no hair upon the floor.
You're a liar, and your lies are so easy to see through that everyone can tell
Whenever I go out with you I find out something new.
You're always changing, and it's impossible to keep up with who you are today
You're a fake
baby
you can't conceal it
Know how I know
'cause I can feel it.
You can't hide your true self from me, because your fake persona clashes with your true identity
You're a fake
baby
no rhyme or reason
'Cause in your mind it's lyin' season.
You lie so much that it's become a habit, and you don't even know why you do it
You had brown eyes
but now they're blue
Those false eyelashes that you're wearin'
too.
You're so fake that not even your eye color is real, and you try to hide it with cosmetic tricks
In bed this morning you called me CIyde
Alex is the name that I go by!
You don't even know my name, which shows how little you care about me as a person
If women could be counterfit
then you'd be it.
If fakeness was an art form, you'd be a master of it
You're a fake
baby
I've blown your cover
the iig is up
'cause I discovered -
I've finally caught onto your lies, and now everyone knows the truth
You're a fake
baby
no need to hide it
Can't change my mind
'cause I've decided -
You can't escape your true identity, and I've already made up my mind about who you really are
You're a fake
baby
and I'm disgusted
The game is through and
girl
you're busted
fake!
I'm sick of your lies, and I can't stand to be around you anymore. You've been exposed as a fraud
You're a fake
you always have a good excuse
But
girl
that ain't no use.
No matter how many excuses you come up with, you can't change the fact that you're not who you pretend to be
You're a fake
baby
you can't conceal it
. . .
You can try to hide your true self, but it's impossible to keep up the act forever
You're a fake
baby
no rhyme or reason
. . .
You lie so much that your lies have no rhyme or reason, and you can't keep your story straight
You're a fake
baby
Fake
fake!
You're a phony, through and through
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MURRAY WILLIAM LEWIS, NICK CHATTERTON, SIMON DAVID CROSS, DAN MAKOV
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@NthDegreeEnt
Jam and Lewis at the top of their game. Everything those cats put out between 85 through 89 were certified bangers, including this track
@chrisfentum9305
Love JJ&TL!
@jayscribe7547
that is a fact
@Ozziemints
💯💯💯💯💯💯
@oscarl.ramirez7355
those new jack dues/ette's was/it Da Bomb!
@BiffcheeseSpinoccoli
EVERYTHING.
@hulk-smash-deez-hose.7951
This is a hit record, the lyrics, and instruments go together perfectly.
@chrismcneal4015
Tells a true life story
@roxannemiller6961
I know they.
@oscarl.ramirez7355
gotta hand it to AON,
He Rocked That Jerry Curl
Lord know tjhose wee the day when u withed your .....
were in Cb4
PS. I dont's want your Cornbread@1600 pennsvania Ave.