Fake
Chloe x Halle Lyrics

Why you gotta be so fake?
Why do you have to be insincere and not genuine?

(Why you be so fake? Fake)
Reiteration of the first line. Why are you so fake?

Why your smile be painted on your face?
Why do you put on a fake smile and pretend to be happy when you're not?

(Smilin' in my face Face)
Reiteration of the previous line. You're faking a smile to my face.

Why you even speak my name?
Why do you bother talking about me behind my back or to other people?

I guess I make you feel some type of way
I suppose I make you feel a certain way (possibly jealous or insecure).

Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay
A vocalization with no specific meaning. Expressing frustration or irritation maybe.

(Feel some type of)
Reiteration of the previous line. You're feeling a certain way about me.

She was raised right
She was brought up well and taught to have good manners and morals.

Even when the world is on her shoulders (shoulders)
Even when facing difficult challenges and responsibilities, she remains strong and composed.

She'll remain refined (ah)
She'll continue to have good taste and behave in a dignified manner.

Like a diamond she'll keep shinin'
She'll maintain her brilliance and stand out among others despite adversity.

These things you're saying, ain't staying
The negative things you're saying won't affect me or stick with me.

They don't move me
I'm not affected by them emotionally or mentally.

Like mountains ain't moving, I'm grounded by gravity
I'm firmly rooted and won't be swayed or influenced, like how mountains won't move because of gravity.

That fake love they braggin'
People are boasting about a love that isn't genuine or real.

That fake walk half saggin'
People are walking around trying to look cool with their pants half hanging down, but it's not authentic.

Flexin' like they have it
People are showing off and pretending to have more than they actually do.

(Feel some type of)
Reiteration of a previous line. People are envious or insecure about something.

So they come they party
They attend social events to show off and try to impress others.

They fake all they hobbies
They pretend to be interested in certain hobbies just to seem more interesting or cool.

They crowdin' the lobby
They're all trying to be noticed and seen, like they're too important to wait their turn.

You must be mistaken if you think that she gon' take it
You're wrong if you think she's going to put up with your fake behavior or take your words to heart.

(Take it, take it)
An exclamation that could mean 'listen up' or 'take note'.

Wait- Watch her put away her ego
Wait and see how she puts her pride aside and doesn't engage with your negativity or drama.

I'm not fakin', face it you hatin'
I'm being genuine and true to myself, and you're just hating on me.

All my damn fault you been waitin'
You've been waiting for me to slip up or prove you right, but it's not going to happen.

Take it how you wanna I'm unbothered by all your statements
You can interpret my actions or words however you want, but I don't care what you say or think about me.

Keep your two cents in your pocket
Don't give your opinion or advice if it's not wanted or necessary.

Don't need that cause I got it
I don't need your help or input because I'm capable of handling things myself.

Went and spoke to a prophet, told me I'd make all this profit
This line could be interpreted as seeking advice from someone wise or spiritual, who predicts that they'll be successful.

If I stay true to myself
If I remain genuine and don't compromise my values or beliefs.

You don't like it go see help
If you don't like who I am, then you should see a therapist or try to figure out your own issues.

You can't take the smile off my face
No matter what you say or do, you can't bring me down or take away my happiness.

Too much style and so much grace
I have a lot of class, elegance, and good taste.

Love in my heart, that's where it's gon' stay
I'll always have love and kindness in my heart, no matter what happens.

You mad or nah? Ya throwin' that shade
Are you upset or not? You're throwing subtle insults or criticism my way.

Why would I trip over somethin' that's fake
Why would I take something that's not real or genuine seriously or give it any power over me?

When everyday my dinner's gourmet ay, ay
This line could be interpreted as a boast about their wealth or status, or just enjoying good meals everyday.

(I know you're feelin' oh, oh, oh, oh)
Reiteration of a previous line. I know you're feeling a certain way about me.

It's written on your face, face
You're not hiding your emotions or opinions from me, it's obvious from your facial expressions.

(Why you gotta look at me so strange?)
Why are you giving me weird looks or acting like something's wrong?

All y'all act the same, same
You and others like you all behave similarly and are not authentic or genuine.

(I know you're feelin', yeah oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
Reiteration of a previous line. I know you feel a certain way about me.

(Why you gotta look at me so strange?)
Reiteration of a previous line. Why are you acting so weird around me?