Fake Friends
Emma Blackery Lyrics
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In many ways
You like the drama
So what you sayin' now?
This game we're playin' now
Where we pretend that we're good
For what you did
But out in public
We're in the same clique
Think I can work with this
I got you understood
Just know your role and we'll be fake friends
Just know your role and we'll be fake friends
I know the story
That no one's seen
But I'm not innocent
So let's not come clean
Let's play respectfully
We ain't got nothing to say
And I still stand by
The things I said
You may trick others
But you're not in my head
This rivalry ain't dead
Unless we're up on a stage
Just know your role and we'll be fake friends
Just know your role and we'll be fake friends
You don't trust me and you got no reason to
I've got a panic button I don't wanna press on you
You don't trust me and I don't trust you
You've got a panic button
Let's just coexist
No one has to know that we're
On each other's list
Just know your role and we'll be fake friends
Just know your role and we'll be fake friends
In the song "Fake Friends" by Emma Blackery, the lyrics highlight a complex dynamic between two individuals who have a complicated history. The first verse begins with the line "I got your number in many ways," suggesting that the singer understands the true nature of the person they're addressing. The next line, "You like the drama so what you sayin' now?" implies that this person thrives on the excitement and attention that drama brings.
The chorus emphasizes the game being played between the two individuals, where they pretend to be on good terms despite past wrongdoings. The phrase "Just know your role and we'll be fake friends" suggests that as long as this person plays their part and maintains the facade of friendship, they can coexist without any genuine trust or respect.
The second verse reveals that both parties are aware of a hidden story or secret that no one else knows. The line "But I'm not innocent, so let's not come clean" suggests that the singer is accepting their own faults and doesn't want to expose them, while also implying that the other person likely has their own misdeeds that they wish to keep hidden. Rather than addressing their past issues, the focus is on playing the game respectfully and not letting their true feelings be known.
There is a sense of defiance in the bridge, where the singer claims to stand by their previous statements and not be influenced by the actions or manipulations of the other person. The line "This rivalry ain't dead unless we're up on the stage" suggests that their ongoing conflict is only put aside when they are performing, indicating that the animosity goes beyond their personal relationship.
The final chorus continues the theme of mistrust, with both parties acknowledging that they lack trust in one another. The mention of the "panic button" implies a fear or vulnerability that they don't want to expose to each other. The focus is on coexisting without letting anyone else know about their complicated relationship or the lingering feelings they may have for each other.
In conclusion, "Fake Friends" explores a complex relationship where two individuals maintain a superficial friendship despite past issues and mutual distrust. The lyrics suggest that they are both aware of each other's flaws and secrets, but choose to keep up appearances for the sake of convenience or public perception.
Line by Line Meaning
I got your number
I have a good understanding of who you really are
In many ways
In various aspects or aspects of our relationship
You like the drama
You enjoy creating and being involved in dramatic situations
So what you sayin' now?
What are you trying to communicate or imply now?
This game we're playin' now
The act we are putting on and pretending to be something we're not
Where we pretend that we're good
Where we pretend to have a positive relationship
You're not forgiven
I have not forgiven you for your actions
For what you did
For the things you have done
But out in public
However, when we are in front of others
We're in the same clique
We appear to be part of the same group or social circle
Think I can work with this
I believe I can manage this situation
I got you understood
I comprehend your true intentions and behaviors
I know the story
I am aware of the true narrative or events
That no one's seen
That others are not aware of or have witnessed
But I'm not innocent
But I am not free of guilt or blame
So let's not come clean
So let's refrain from confessing or revealing the truth
Let's play respectfully
Let's engage in this interaction with courtesy and politeness
We ain't got nothing to say
We don't have anything important or meaningful to communicate
And I still stand by
And I continue to support or believe in
The things I said
The statements or opinions I expressed
You may trick others
You may deceive or manipulate other people
But you're not in my head
But you don't have control or influence over my thoughts and emotions
This rivalry ain't dead
This competition or conflict is still ongoing
Unless we're up on a stage
Unless we are performing or presenting ourselves to an audience
You don't trust me and you got no reason to
You do not have confidence in me, and I have not given you a reason to
I've got a panic button I don't wanna press on you
I have a way to expose your secrets or weaknesses, but I choose not to use it against you
You don't trust me and I don't trust you
We both lack trust in each other
You've got a panic button
You have a way to expose my secrets or weaknesses
Let's just coexist
Let's peacefully exist or live alongside each other
No one has to know that we're
Nobody needs to be aware that we are
On each other's list
Included in each other's plans, schemes, or strategies
Just know your role and we'll be fake friends
Understand and fulfill your role, and we can maintain our insincere friendship
Just know your role and we'll be fake friends
Understand and fulfill your role, and we can maintain our insincere friendship
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Emma Blackery, Toby Scott
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