Faker
Bare Jr. Lyrics
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Smoking it up, making a scene
She could pass for twenty two
With her sisters out, they make up in tattoos
Love has no feeling, into her innocence they're stealing
And every corner she cuts reaches out and cuts her back
And every little white lie she try to sell turns black as coal
He wants to work in rock and roll
Get all the girls, be a part of the show
Shouldn't jump so he could show his friends
That his act is [Incomprehensible]
But I've got to tell him just how much it scares him
And every corner he cuts reaches out and cuts him back
And every little white lie he try to sell turns black as coal
Oh, what a heart breaker to be a failure as a faker
Said I could not take no more
Our love is a bore, I'm hitting out the door
Even now while looking back
Wondering how long it could have last
So my old heart freezing, in my stomach's a queasing
And every corner I cut reaches out and cuts me back
And every little white lie I try to sell turns black as coal
What a heart breaker I'm a failure as a faker
And every corner I cut reaches out and cuts me back
And every little white lie I try to sell turns black as coal
The song Faker by Bare Jr. is about the struggles and consequences of pretending to be something you're not. The first verse talks about a young girl who is brave and rebellious, smoking and getting tattoos to try and appear older and more mature than her age of seventeen. She is trying to act grown up and experienced, but in reality, she is being taken advantage of and losing her innocence. Love has no feeling for her because she is not being true to herself and the people she surrounds herself with are not treating her with respect.
The second verse is about a young man who wants to work in the rock and roll industry and be popular with the girls. He tries to put up a false front, pretending to be someone he's not, but deep down, it scares him. He is afraid of being exposed as a fake and losing the respect and admiration of others. The chorus of the song talks about how every little lie and corner cut comes back to haunt you, turning black as coal. It is a reminder that pretending to be something you're not can only lead to heartbreak and failure.
The final verse is from the perspective of the singer. He is leaving a relationship because he can no longer pretend to be in love. His heart is freezing and his stomach is queasy because he knows that he has been living a lie. He has been cutting corners and telling little white lies, but they have all caught up with him, turning black as coal. The song is a warning to anyone who thinks that pretending to be someone else is a good idea - the consequences are never worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
She is so brave for seventeen
She is fearless and daring despite her young age.
Smoking it up, making a scene
She is smoking cigarettes and drawing attention to herself.
She could pass for twenty two
She looks older than her actual age.
With her sisters out, they make up in tattoos
Her sisters also have tattoos and are likely influencing her behavior.
Love has no feeling, into her innocence they're stealing
She is giving away her innocence and allowing herself to be taken advantage of in the name of love.
And every corner she cuts reaches out and cuts her back
Every short cut she takes comes back to harm her in some way.
And every little white lie she try to sell turns black as coal
Her lies eventually catch up to her and become bigger problems than she anticipated.
Oh, what a heart breaker to be a failure as a faker
It's painful to fail at pretending to be someone else, especially when trying to impress others.
He wants to work in rock and roll
He aspires to have a career in the music industry.
Get all the girls, be a part of the show
He wants to attract women and be a prominent figure in his field.
Shouldn't jump so he could show his friends
He shouldn't act impulsively just to impress his friends.
That his act is [Incomprehensible]
He wants to prove that his act is impressive, but the lyrics don't make it clear what that act actually is.
But I've got to tell him just how much it scares him
The singer wants to warn him about the dangers of chasing fame and success.
Said I could not take no more
The singer has reached a breaking point in a relationship.
Our love is a bore, I'm hitting out the door
The singer is leaving because the relationship is no longer enjoyable or fulfilling.
Even now while looking back
Despite moving on, the artist is reflective about the past.
Wondering how long it could have last
The artist is questioning what could have been, had things gone differently.
So my old heart freezing, in my stomach's a queasing
The singer is feeling emotional pain and physical discomfort from the situation.
What a heart breaker I'm a failure as a faker
It's painful to pretend to be someone else and fail at it, especially when it comes to matters of the heart.
And every corner I cut reaches out and cuts me back
Every short cut and dishonest action comes with consequences.
And every little white lie I try to sell turns black as coal
Lies eventually catch up and have bigger consequences than expected.
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Written by: B. BARE JR.
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