Fake Love
Emir Taha Lyrics
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They look up to me
I got fake people showin' fake love to me
Straight up to my face, straight up to my face
I've been down so long it look like up to me
They look up to me
I got fake people showin' fake love to me
Straight up to my face, straight up to my face
Somethin' ain't right when we talkin'
Look like you hidin' your problems
Really you never was solid
No you can't son me, you won't never get to run me
Just when shit look, outta reach, I reach back like one, three
Yeah one, three
That's when they smile in my face
Whole time they wanna take my place
Whole time they wanna take my place
Whole time they wanna take my place
I can tell that love is fake
I don't trust a word you say
How you wanna click up after your mistakes?
Look you in the face and it's just not the same
And I've been down so long it look like up to me
They look up to me
I got fake people showin' fake love to me
Straight up to my face, straight up to my face
And I've been down so long it look like up to me
They look up to me
I got fake people showin' fake love to me
Straight up to my face, straight up to my face
Straight up to my face, tryna play it safe
Vibe switch like night and day, I can see it like right away
I came up, you changed up, I caught that whole play
Since then, things never been the same
That's when they smile in my face
Whole time they wanna take my place
Whole time they wanna take my place
Whole time they wanna take my place
I can tell that love is fake
I don't trust a word you say
How you wanna click up after your mistakes?
Look you in the face and it's just not the same
And I've been down so long it look like up to me
And they look up to me
And I got fake people showin' fake love to me
Straight up to my face, straight up to my face
How many of us? How many of us, how many jealous? Real friends
It's not many of us, we smile at each other
How many honest? Trust issues
Switched up the number, and I can't be bothered
How many of us? Real friends
It's not many of us, we smile at each other
How many honest?
Emir Taha's song "Fake Love" is a powerful commentary on the fickleness of relationships - both romantic and platonic. The lyrics describe Taha's experiences with people who are not genuine, pretending to love him and be there for him while hiding their ulterior motives. Taha is aware of their true intentions, and this has left him feeling vulnerable and mistrustful. The opening lines of the song particularly stand out, with Taha saying "And I've been down so long it look like up to me, they look up to me." This shows that he has been hurt so much that he has lost faith in people's intentions.
Throughout the song, Taha highlights that people are not what they seem, and even when they pretend to be his friends, they have their own agendas. He talks about those who "smile in my face, whole time they wanna take my place." This highlights that these people are not truly genuine and are only pretending to be his friend to gain something from him. Additionally, Taha contrasts "real friends" with "fake people" in the chorus, pointing out that there are few genuine people in his life.
The lyrics of "Fake Love" strike a chord with many people who have had similar experiences. It's a powerful reminder of the importance of genuine relationships and how to recognize fake love when it is presented to you.
Line by Line Meaning
And I've been down so long it look like up to me
I've been through so much hardship that even the smallest sign of positivity can feel like a big win
They look up to me
I'm seen as a leader or an example to others
I got fake people showin' fake love to me
Straight up to my face, straight up to my face
People are being insincere with me and pretending to care about me, even when they don't mean it
Somethin' ain't right when we talkin'
I have a sense that things aren't quite as they seem when we communicate
Look like you hidin' your problems
Really you never was solid
You seem to be hiding something or not being truthful, and I don't have much faith in your character
No you can't son me, you won't never get to run me
You can't trick or manipulate me, and I won't allow you to take control over me
Just when shit look, outta reach, I reach back like one, three
Yeah one, three
When it seems like things are impossible, I find a way to come back stronger and make the impossible possible
That's when they smile in my face
Whole time they wanna take my place
I can tell that love is fake
I don't trust a word you say
People are pretending to like me or care about me, but I can tell that it's not real and I don't trust them
How you wanna click up after your mistakes?
Look you in the face and it's just not the same
How can you expect us to be close or friendly after you've made serious errors or mistakes that hurt us?
Straight up to my face, tryna play it safe
Vibe switch like night and day, I can see it like right away
You're being fake or inauthentic with me, and I can see right through your sudden change in behavior
I came up, you changed up, I caught that whole play
Since then, things never been the same
After I experienced success or growth, you started acting differently in a way that I don't appreciate or trust
How many of us? How many of us, how many jealous? Real friends
It's not many of us, we smile at each other
How many honest? Trust issues
Switched up the number, and I can't be bothered
How many of us? Real friends
There are few people in this world who are truly honest and supportive, and it can be hard to trust anyone
And they look up to me
And I got fake people showin' fake love to me
Straight up to my face, straight up to my face
Even though people see me as a leader or an example, I still struggle with insincere or fake people who pretend to care about me without truly meaning it
Writer(s): Anderson Hernandez, Adam Feeney, Brittany Hazzard, Leon Huff, Gene Mcfadden, Aubrey Drake Graham, John Whitehead
Contributed by Michael D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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