Fake Love
Black Rose Garden Lyrics

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If it is for you I can pretend and drown away the sorrow
If it is for you I could act strong but I've got nothing to follow
I wish that love was perfect but it's broken
I wish all my weakness could be hidden
For a bloom that once grew
but to cease into a dream that can not come true

I'm so sick of this fake love, fake love, fake love

I'm so sorry but it's fake love, fake love, fake love

I want to be good! [just for you]
I gave the world [just for you]
I changed everything [just for you]
But I don't know me [who are you]

Hey
I Searched all around just to find you
I'm lost on this route, what do I do
I'm starting to fade losing all of me that's true
Is that me in the mirror? Who are you?

If it is for you I could pretend and drown away the sorrow
If it is for you I could act strong but I've got nothing to follow
I wish that love was perfect but it's broken
I wish all my weakness could be hidden
For a bloom that once grew
but to cease into a dream that can not come true

Love you so bad love you so bad
molded into a lie all just for you
Love it's so mad Love it's so mad
You have dissolved all of me that is true

Love you so bad love you so bad
molded into a lie all just for you
Love it's so mad Love it's so mad
You have dissolved all of me that is true

I'm so sick of this fake love, fake love, fake love
I'm so sorry but it's fake love, fake love, fake love

Are you sad? I don't know anymore
Smile and say: I love you everyday
Look at me, I've given up can't you see
[O, no] Even now, I'm not sure what it's for

You say it's strange; i'm not who I am
You say I changed, i've built up this dam
How can you say that?! I'm blinded by love
Was it even real? It's all fake love

Ooo, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know why
Ooo, why can't I recognize my reflection
Ooo, I just know, I just know, I just know why
cause it's fake love fake love fake love

Love you so bad love you so bad
molded into a lie all just for you
Love it's so mad Love it's so mad
You have dissolved all of me that is true

Love you so bad love you so bad
molded into a lie all just for you
Love it's so mad Love it's so mad
You have dissolved all of me that is true

I'm so sick of this fake love, fake love, fake love
I'm so sorry but it's fake love, fake love, fake love

If it is for you I pretend I'm happy and drown away the sorrow
If it is for you I could act strong but I've got nothing to follow
I wish that love was perfect but it's broken
I wish all my weakness could be hidden

For a bloom that once grew
but to cease into a dream that can not come true

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Black Rose Garden's song "Fake Love" delve deep into the concept of putting on a facade in a relationship and losing oneself in the process. The singer expresses a willingness to pretend and hide their weaknesses for the sake of their partner. This desperate attempt to maintain a perfect image of love echoes the feelings of inadequacy and disillusionment. The imagery of a bloom that once grew but now fades into an unreachable dream symbolizes the lost hopes and shattered illusions of a perfect love that cannot be attained.

The recurring chorus of "I'm so sick of this fake love" highlights the emotional turmoil and exhaustion experienced by the singer, who tries to please their partner at the cost of their own authenticity. The repetitive nature of the chorus reinforces the feelings of frustration and emptiness in a relationship built on falsehoods. The juxtaposition of wanting to be good and giving everything for the other person, while simultaneously losing oneself in the process, creates a poignant contrast that reflects the internal struggle of the singer.

The lyrics also touch on the theme of self-discovery and the confusion that arises from losing one's identity in a relationship. The questioning of one's reflection in the mirror and the uncertainty of who they have become illustrate the psychological toll of sacrificing one's true self for the sake of love. The internal conflict between wanting to please the other person and yearning to reclaim their own identity adds layers of complexity to the narrative, portraying a profound sense of inner turmoil and disillusionment.

Ultimately, the song "Fake Love" captures the emotional rollercoaster of a relationship built on deceit and pretense. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person struggling to reconcile their desire for love with the harsh reality of a love that is artificial and unfulfilling. The repeated refrain of "love you so bad, love it's so mad" showcases the conflicting emotions of passion and despair entwined in a toxic relationship, while the poignant plea for authenticity and self-awareness shines through in the poignant lines that yearn for a love that is genuine and true.

Line by Line Meaning

If it is for you I can pretend and drown away the sorrow
I will put on a facade of happiness to hide my pain for your sake

If it is for you I could act strong but I've got nothing to follow
I will try to appear strong for you, even though I feel lost and have no direction

I wish that love was perfect but it's broken
I long for a perfect love, but the reality is that love can be flawed and imperfect

I wish all my weakness could be hidden
I hope to conceal my vulnerabilities and flaws from you

For a bloom that once grew but to cease into a dream that can not come true
For a love that once flourished but now fades into an unattainable fantasy

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ho Weon Kang, Nam Jun Kim, Si Hyuk Bang

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