Coming from a family of dancers, Ida Just had been drawn to expression and performance. Though singing in choirs as a child allowed her to hone her crystalline vocals, it was only in her early teens, after years of confiding in her journals and channelling her emotions through poetry, that she discovered the euphoria of singing her own words.
Her debut single, “I Don’t Wanna Be Your Friend” is an exercise in catharsis, seeing Just confront her feelings about a fragmented relationship in the wake of a break-up. ““I Don’t Wanna Be Your Friend” is a song about being stuck in limbo. It was the first time I was honest with myself and how I was truly feeling. It was the beginning of accepting the situation and made me realise that I had to be completely transparent with my emotions if I were to ever feel better again.”
Ida Just materialised her vision for her debut release with Danish director, Dolcerocca. She intended for the visuals to reflect her homeland and its identity, filming on the outskirts of Copenhagen. Just wanted to capture a dichotomy of perfection and destruction; fragility and aggression. The dream-like universe built of dramatic, natural landscapes accentuates Just’s intention of showing just how unnatural the relationship was when stood in contrast.
Faking
Ida Just Lyrics
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Tell you what you need to hear
I'm the one you run to
Hold you in the dark,
Quoting self-help books like it is art
I'm the one who's got it figured out
They never understand
When it gets too good
They never see it coming
I'm the fire in the storm
but I am damaged goods
Keep on faking
Like I mean it
Uh Uh
Keep on faking
Like I mean it
Uh Uh
I'm too expensive to break
All your problems I can take
I always put you first
I forget that coming second hurts
It's a matter of time
Before I break down and cry
Become dependant on me
You don't stop, wonder why
I never take my own advice
My words are nothing but a lie
They never understand
Why I always run away
When I was getting good
Keep on faking
Like I mean it
Uh Uh
Keep on faking
Like I mean it
Uh Uh
I forgot how it feels
Sell you dreams that aren't real
Building on a lie
It gets me through the darker times
I forgot how it feels
Sell you dreams that aren't real
Building on a lie
gets me through the darker times
Wish I could erase how it hurts
But I just never forget
Keep on faking
(Say it like it is but I keep on faking)
Like I mean it
Uh Uh
(again again again again again)
Keep on faking
(Say it like it is so maybe I'll believe it)
Like I mean it
Uh Uh
(again again again again)
In the first verse of "Faking," the lyrics describe someone who plays the role of a supportive figure in another person's life. They comb their hair and say what the other person needs to hear, being the one they turn to for comfort when things get tough. They quote self-help books as if they have everything figured out. However, there is a hint of deception in these actions, as they are faking their way through this role.
The chorus reveals that the singer has a pattern of running away when things start to go well. People around them don't see it coming, as they appear to be the fire in the storm, a strong presence. However, the lyrics also acknowledge that they are "damaged goods," perhaps highlighting deep-rooted issues that cause them to sabotage their own happiness.
The second verse delves into the singer's tendency to prioritize others over themselves. They claim to be too expensive to break, implying that they can handle other people's problems without being affected. But in doing so, they neglect their own needs, forgetting that coming second can be hurtful. It is only a matter of time before they reach a breaking point and become dependent on others, questioning why they never take their own advice.
The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the idea of faking it and pretending to mean it, as if by constantly stating it, the lyrics might eventually become true. They reflect on the feelings of detachment, selling false dreams and building a facade to cope with the darker times. However, underneath it all, they still feel the pain and long for the ability to erase it.
In the final repetition of the chorus, the lyrics encapsulate the cycle of faking it again and again, desperately trying to believe their own deceptive words. The repetition emphasizes the internal struggle and the desire for things to be different, for the pain to be forgotten. Yet, the lyrics leave the impression that this cycle may continue, as the singer admits to never forgetting the hurt.
Line by Line Meaning
Combing your hair
Taking care of your appearance, making yourself presentable
Tell you what you need to hear
Giving you advice or feedback that you may not necessarily want, but what I think is best for you
I'm the one you run to
Being the person you seek for support and guidance
Hold you in the dark
Being there for you during your lowest moments, providing comfort and reassurance
Quoting self-help books like it is art
Using wise sayings from self-help books to appear insightful and knowledgeable
I'm the one who's got it figured out
Presenting myself as someone who has life figured out and knows the answers
They never understand
Others find it difficult to comprehend
Why I always run away
Why I tend to distance myself or escape from good situations
When it gets too good
When things start going well and happiness is within reach
They never see it coming
Others are unaware of the internal struggles I face
I'm the fire in the storm
I am the spark of chaos in an otherwise stable situation
But I am damaged goods
However, I am emotionally wounded and broken
Keep on faking
Continuously pretending or putting on a facade
Like I mean it
Acting as if I truly believe and embrace what I'm presenting
I'm too expensive to break
I am difficult to break or emotionally damage
All your problems I can take
I can handle and solve all of your problems
I always put you first
I prioritize your needs and well-being above my own
I forget that coming second hurts
I fail to realize that neglecting my own needs can be emotionally painful
It's a matter of time
It is only a question of when
Before I break down and cry
Before I emotionally collapse and express my vulnerability through tears
Become dependent on me
Rely on me for emotional support and stability
You don't stop, wonder why
You continue without taking a pause to question or reflect
I never take my own advice
I fail to follow the guidance and wisdom I offer to others
My words are nothing but a lie
My words lack authenticity and truthfulness
I forgot how it feels
I have lost touch with the sensation or experience
Sell you dreams that aren't real
Convincing you of false hopes and aspirations
Building on a lie
Constructing a foundation based on deceit
It gets me through the darker times
It helps me cope and survive during difficult moments
Wish I could erase how it hurts
Desiring to eliminate the pain and emotional distress
But I just never forget
However, the memories and their associated pain never fade away
Say it like it is but I keep on faking
Presenting the truth or reality while still pretending and deceiving
Like I mean it
With intensity and sincerity, as if I genuinely believe it
Say it like it is so maybe I'll believe it
Expressing the truth in the hope that I will eventually convince myself of its validity
Again again again again
Repeating the cycle over and over
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ida Just, Jordan Timms
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@OllieWade
This is stunning! Congrats Ida, a beautiful song, a really captivate performance and a beautiful video. Shout out to everyone involved 🎉
@carolinesonne3090
Wow! I’m very impressed, the music video is beautiful ❤
@tilly.valentine
THE EYES THE SUNSET THE DANCING
@MathildeGravJohansen
So freakin’ beautiful ✨✨
@escelectra
wonderful! keep on the work!
@JessSpink
can’t stop watching 🦋
@Marietta1307
what a wonderful video 💜😍
@azula568
👏❤️🔥
@Jesperpivot
⭐-quality from start to finish
@user-hs7fn8nk4t
Soooo gooood