Fake
Herman Brood & His Wild Romance Lyrics


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To be a blind boy
such a fine thing
all the women gettin' faceless
to be a blind man
such a fine thing
when all the music's gettin' spaceless

& when she comes
she comes to stay
don't let ambition lead her away
& when she comes
her touch don't miss
the blood comes down the dropper
like a big red kiss

You can fake anything
you can't fake the real thing


you can fake you can sing
you can't fake the real thing

She's the one
she took the walk
The body speaks the mind don't talk
She's the one
who's darkness doubles
She sees the brilliance of all
my troubles

You can fake anything
you can't fake the real thing




you can fake you can sing
you can't fake the real thing

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Herman Brood & His Wild Romance's song "Fake" seem to discuss the idea of authenticity and how it is impossible to mimic the genuine article. The opening lines about being blind evoke a sense of being unaffected by external appearances or judgments, allowing one to truly see and appreciate things as they are. The line "all the women gettin' faceless" suggests a dehumanizing effect that can come from focusing too much on surface level traits.


The lyrics then shift to a woman who seems to bring a sense of clarity and purpose to the singer's life. The lines "when she comes, she comes to stay/don't let ambition lead her away" suggest a desire to hold onto something real and meaningful. The mention of blood and a big red kiss may symbolize passion and intensity.


The chorus reiterates the theme of authenticity, stating that while one can fake almost anything, the real thing cannot be replicated. The final stanza emphasizes the importance of honesty, with the line "the body speaks the mind don't talk" suggesting that actions often speak louder than words.


Overall, "Fake" seems to be a celebration of authenticity and a warning against shallow or inauthentic relationships and experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

To be a blind boy
It's a good thing to be ignorant about the flaws of the world


such a fine thing
it's a quality worth having


all the women gettin' faceless
All women seem to look the same, like they've lost their identity


to be a blind man
ignorance is bliss


such a fine thing
it's a quality worth having


when all the music's gettin' spaceless
when music is losing its authenticity and uniqueness


and when she comes
when the real deal comes along


she comes to stay
when she is genuine, she commits


don't let ambition lead her away
Don't let other things take away the real deal


and when she comes
when the real deal comes along


her touch don't miss
her touch is truly genuine


the blood comes down the dropper
The emotions and passion run deep


like a big red kiss
Like a passionate, genuine kiss


You can fake anything
It's easy to pretend to be something you're not


you can't fake the real thing
The genuine article cannot be mimicked


you can fake you can sing
you can pretend to be a good singer


you can't fake the real thing
The genuine talent cannot be mimicked


She's the one
The genuine article has arrived


she took the walk
She's not afraid to be herself and show it


The body speaks the mind don't talk
She shows her true self through her actions, not just her words


She's the one who's darkness doubles
She understands and accepts the darker parts of people


She sees the brilliance of all my troubles
She appreciates the complexity of each individual




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