Fake
Alexander O\'Neal Lyrics


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Your name was Patty
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.
Whenever I go out with you I find out something new.
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!

Overall Meaning

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

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@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

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those new jack dues/ette's was/it Da Bomb!

@BiffcheeseSpinoccoli

EVERYTHING.

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@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.

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