Fake
Lauv Lyrics
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You and your friends, you live on the surface
Act like you're perfect, everyone knows
You're just like everyone else
Except for you're better at takin' photos
Oh, oh, oh
Yeah, why you gotta make everything a show?
Man, you're so fuckin' fake, ah,
You don't mean a single thing you say, ah
If we've got a problem, say it to my face, ah
And you're just like all the people that you hate
You're so fake
When the real you's back, I'll pick up my phone
Callin' me up when you're gettin' drunk
You say you're in love, but what do you mean?
'Cause when you wake up, you blame it on drugs
And now when we break up, you lie through your teeth
You just wanna play little games for attention
(You just wanna play little games for attention)
Tellin' me your perfect lies
And wastin' all my time
'Cause you're so fuckin' fake, ah
You don't mean a single thing you say, ah
If we've got a problem, say it to my face, ah
And you're just like all the people that you hate
You're so fake
When the real you's back, I'll pick up my phone
You just wanna play little games for attention
(You just wanna play little games for attention)
Pushin' me away, so I'll crave your affection
(Pushin' me away, so I'll crave your affection)
Callin' me insane but you stay in my mentions
(Callin' me insane but you stay in my mentions)
Tellin' me your perfect lies
And wastin' all my time
'Cause you're so fuckin' fake, ah
You don't mean a single thing you say, ah (oh)
If we've got a problem, say it to my face, ah (oh)
And you're just like all the people that you hate
You're so fake (woo)
When the real you's back, I'll pick up my phone
The song "Fake" by Lauv is a critique of superficiality and inauthenticity in modern society. In the first verse, Lauv sings about people who only show the perfect version of themselves on social media, even though they're the same as everyone else. He calls them out for "taking photos" to make their lives seem more glamorous than they really are. Lauv questions their need to put on a show and appear flawless.
The chorus of the song is the repetition of the phrase "Man, you're so fucking fake." He accuses them of not meaning anything they say and avoiding confrontation by hiding behind a façade. In the second verse, Lauv takes it a step further and claims that they play little games for attention and push others away to crave their affection. The contrast between their perfect online persona and their real self is jarring, and Lauv delivers a scathing condemnation of their dishonesty.
The repeated refrain of "When the real you's back, I'll pick up my phone" emphasizes the need for authenticity and honesty. Lauv is calling for people to be true to themselves and to their relationships with others. The song serves as a reminder that the curated online personas people present to the world are often far from reality and that showing one's true self is more important than trying to impress others with a façade.
Line by Line Meaning
You and your friends, you live on the surface
You and your friends are shallow and superficial.
Act like you're perfect
You pretend like you have no flaws.
Everyone knows
Your act fools no one.
You're just like everyone else except for you're better at taking photos
You're just a regular person, but you're more skilled at taking pictures.
Oh, oh, oh
An expression of frustration and disbelief.
Yeah, why you gotta make everything a show
Why do you feel the need to put on such a fake display?
Man, you're so fucking fake, ah, ah
You are incredibly insincere.
You don't mean a single thing you say, ah, ah
None of your words are genuine.
If we've got a problem, say it to my face, ah, ah
If you have an issue with me, speak to me directly.
And you're just like all the people that you hate
You are no better than the people you criticize.
(You're so fake)
A repeat of the chorus.
When the real you's back, I'll pick up my phone
If you ever drop the act and show your true self, then I'll answer your calls again.
Calling me up when you're getting drunk
You only contact me when you're under the influence.
You say you're in love but what do you mean
Your declarations of love are insincere and unclear.
'Cause when you wake up, you blame it on drugs
After the party, you attribute your behavior to substance use.
And now when we break up, you lie through your teeth
When we split, you continue to deceive me.
You just want to play little games for attention
You seek attention through childish antics.
(You just want to play little games for attention)
A repeat of the previous line.
Telling me your perfect lies and wasting all my time
You constantly feed me falsehoods and waste my time.
Pushing me away so I crave your affection
You distance yourself from me only to make me want your attention more.
(Pushing me away so I crave your affection)
A repeat of the previous line.
Calling me insane but you stay in my mentions
You label me as crazy but continue to engage with my online activity.
(Calling me insane but you stay in my mentions)
A repeat of the previous line.
(You're so fake) ooh
A variation on the chorus.
When the real you's back, I'll pick up my phone
If you ever drop the act and show your true self, then I'll answer your calls again.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ari Leff, Conan Lee Gray, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Jonathan Simpson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@smritiagrawal4834
Yeah
You and your friends you live on the surface
Act like you're perfect, everyone knows
You're just like everyone else
Except for you're better at takin' photos
Oh, oh, oh, yeah
Why you gotta make everything a show?
Man, you're so fucking fake, ah-ah
You don't mean a single thing you say, ah-ah
If we got a problem, say it to my face, ah-ah
And you're just like all the people that you hate (you're so fake)
When the real you's back, I'll pick up my phone
Callin' me up when you're gettin' drunk
You say you're in love, but what do you mean?
'Cause when you wake up, you blame it on drugs
And then we break up, you lie through your teeth
You just wanna play little games for attention
(You just wanna play little games for attention)
Tellin' me your perfect lies and wastin' all my time
'Cause, you're so fucking fake, ah-ah
You don't mean a single thing you say, ah-ah
If we've got a problem, say it to my face, ah-ah
And you're just like all the people that you hate (you're so fake)
When the real you's back, I'll pick up my phone
You just want to play little games for attention
(You just want to play little games for attention)
Pushin' me away so I crave your affection
(Pushin' me away so I crave your affection)
Callin' me insane, but you stay in my mentions
(Callin' me insane, but you stay in my mentions)
Tellin' me your perfect lies and wastin' all my time
'Cause, you're so fucking fake, ah-ah
You don't mean a single thing you say, ah-ah (oh)
If we've got a problem, say it to my face, ah-ah (oh)
And you're just like all the people that you hate (you're so fake, woo)
When the real you's back, I'll pick up my phone
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