Fake

Fake
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I can't stand the sight of you
I can't stand what you put me through
Your life's a lie that you'll hide
Is it that terrible being you inside?

I can't stand all the thought of you
I can't stand all the things you do
Why do you try to justify?
You are just too scared to be you inside

Let it all go
Let it all go
Let it all go
Let it all go

Look at you, all I see
Is a man too afraid to really be
Look at you, all I see
Is a man too afraid to really be

I can't stand what you put me through
I can't stand even the thought of you
Your secret lies that you hide
Is it that terrible being you inside?

Let it all go
Let it all go
Let it all go
Let it all go

Look at you, all I see
Is a man too afraid to really be
Look at you, all I see
Is a man too afraid to really be

Look at you, all I see
Is a man too afraid to really be
Look at you, all I see
Is a man too afraid to really be

You try so hard to be wanted
False emotions tells you fronted
I think being a person relies on one thing
Be yourself, let you come through

You're too afraid to really be (be yourself, let you come through)
Someone who isn't false and doesn't care to be (be yourself, let you come through)
You're too afraid to really be (be yourself, let you come through)
Someone who isn't false and doesn't care to be (be yourself, let you come through)

Fake
Fake
Fake
Fake

Fake, you'll regret it, you'll regret it
Fake, you'll regret it, you'll regret it
Fake, you'll regret it, you'll regret it
Fake, you'll regret it, you'll regret it

Fake, you'll regret it, you'll regret it
Fake, you'll regret it, you'll regret it
Fake, you'll regret it, you'll regret it
Fake, you'll regret it, you'll regret it

Let it all go
Let it all go
Let it all go
Let it all go

Let it all go
Let it all go




Let it all go
Let it all go

Overall Meaning

The song "Fake" by Korn is a powerful message about being true to oneself and not pretending to be someone else. The lyrics describe the frustration of the singer towards someone who is living a lie and hiding their true self. The repetition of the line "I can't stand" amplifies the singer's discomfort with this person, and the phrase "your life's a lie that you'll hide" suggests that the person is actively concealing their true self from others. The lines "why do you try to justify?" and "you are just too scared to be you inside" indicate that the singer knows the person is trying to rationalize their behavior and is too afraid to be authentic.


The chorus of the song, with the repeated phrase "let it all go," is a call to action for the person to stop hiding and be themselves. The lines "look at you, all I see is a man too afraid to really be" emphasize the importance of authenticity and the damaging effects of hiding who you truly are. The lyrics suggest that being true to oneself is the key to being fulfilled and happy, and that pretending to be someone else will ultimately lead to regret.


Overall, "Fake" is a powerful anthem for authenticity and encourages listeners to embrace their true selves.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't stand the sight of you
I cannot bear to even look at you


I can't stand what you put me through
I cannot tolerate the things that you make me experience


Your life's a lie that you'll hide
You conceal the falsehood that is your existence


Is it that terrible being you inside?
Are you so unpalatable to yourself within?


I can't stand all the thought of you
I cannot bear the notion of you


I can't stand all the things you do
I cannot tolerate your actions


Why do you try to justify?
Why bother attempting to defend yourself?


You are just too scared to be you inside
You are simply too afraid to be yourself internally


Let it all go
Release yourself from these emotions


Look at you, all I see
When I observe you, all that comes to mind is


Is a man too afraid to really be
A man who is too scared to truly exist as themselves


Your secret lies that you hide
You keep your deceptive secrets hidden


Is it that terrible being you inside?
Are you truly so horrible to exist as internally?


You try so hard to be wanted
You make such an effort to feel accepted


False emotions tells you fronted
Feigned feelings that you display


I think being a person relies on one thing
In my opinion, there is a single essential element to being human


Be yourself, let you come through
Be authentic and allow your true self to shine


You're too afraid to really be (be yourself, let you come through)
You have too much fear to genuinely exist as yourself


Someone who isn't false and doesn't care to be (be yourself, let you come through)
An individual who is not deceitful and has no interest in being so


Fake
Phony


Fake, you'll regret it, you'll regret it
Fake, you will regret it


Let it all go
Free yourself from these feelings




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brian Welch, David Silveria, Jonathan Davis, James Shaffer, Reginald Arvizu

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Román G-R

I can't stand the sight of you
I can't stand what you put me through
Your life's a lie, that you hide
Is it that terrible being you inside?
I can't stand, oh, the thought of you
I can't stand all the things you do
What do you try to justify?
You were just too scared to be you inside

Let!
It all go

(I look) at you, all I see, is a man too afraid to really be

I can't stand what you put me through
I can't stand even the thought of you
Your secret lies that you hide
Is it that terrible being you inside?

Let!
It all go

(I look) at you, all I see, is a man too afraid to really be

You try so hard to be wanted
False emotions tells you fronted
I feel being a person relies on one thing:
Be yourself, let you come through
you're too afraid to really be
Someone who isn't false, who doesn't care to be
Be yourself, let you come through!

Fake!
-You'll regret it, you'll regret it



Limits98

Lyrics

I can't stand the sight of you
I can't stand what 
You put me through
Your life's a lie that you'll hide
Is it that terrible being you inside?
I can't stand all 
The thought of you
I can't stand all 
The things you do
Why do you try to justify?
You are just too scared 
To be you inside

Let it all go!
Let it all go!
Let it all go!
Let it all go!

Look at you, 
All I see is a man 
Too afraid to really be
Look at you, 
All I see is a man 
Too afraid to really be

I can't stand what 
You put me through
I can't stand even 
The thought of you
Your secret lies that you hide
Is it that terrible 
Being you inside?

Let it all go!
Let it all go!
Let it all go!
Let it all go!

Look at you, 
All I see is a man 
Too afraid to really be
Look at you, 
All I see is a man 
Too afraid to really be
Look at you, 
All I see is a man 
Too afraid to really be
Look at you, 
All I see is a man 
Too afraid to really be

You try so hard to be wanted
False emotions tells you fronted
I think being a person 
Relies on one thing:
Be yourself,
Let you come through
You're too afraid to really be
Someone who isn't false 
And doesn't care to be
You're too afraid to really be
Someone who isn't false 
And doesn't care to be
(Be yourself, 
Let you come through)

Fake!
Fake!
Fake!
Fake!

(Guitar Solo)

Fake! 
You'll regret it, 
You'll regret it!
Fake! 
You'll regret it, 
You'll regret it!
Fake! 
You'll regret it, 
You'll regret it!
Fake! 
You'll regret it, 
You'll regret it!
Fake! 
You'll regret it, 
You'll regret it!
Fake! 
You'll regret it, 
You'll regret it!
Fake! 
You'll regret it, 
You'll regret it!
Fake! 
You'll regret it, 
You'll regret it!

Let it all go!
Let it all go!
Let it all go!
Let it all go!

Let it all go!
Let it all go!
Let it all go!
Let it all go!



objectivity gate

I think you make a good point about the first part of the lyrics but the ending seems directed inward somehow. 'Don't be fake, be yourself, or you will regret it---' This could just be my own interpretation though.

"You try so hard to be wanted
-False emotions tells you fronted
I feel being a person relies on one thing:
Be yourself, let you come through
you're too afraid to really be
Someone who isn't false, who dosen't care to be
Be yourself, let you come through!

Fake!
-You'll regret it, you'll regret it"



John Wescott

"Fake"

I can't stand the sight of you 
I can't stand what you put me through 
Your life's a lie, that you hide 
Is it that terrible being you inside? 
I can't stand, oh, the thought of you 
I can't stand all the things you do 
What do you try to justify? 
You were just too scared to be you inside 
Let!
It all go 

(I look) at you, all I see, is a man too afraid to really be

I can't stand what you put me through 
I can't stand even the thought of you 
Your secret lies that you hide 
Is it that terrible being you inside? 

You try so hard to be wanted 
-False emotions tells you fronted 
I feel being a person relies on one thing: 
Be yourself, let you come through 
you're too afraid to really be 
Someone who isn't false, who dosen't care to be 
Be yourself, let you come through! 

Fake! 
-You'll regret it, you'll regret it!



All comments from YouTube:

Samuel Šipoš

This is still my favorite Korn song after years.. the main riff, the bass, clean guitars, heavy, then sad transition, then heavy again..this is masterpiece. Vocals are great.. Greetings from Slovakia 🇸🇰🤘🏻

Nina Ivargova

I'm 🇸🇰 too

_Pavel _Brebenc_

@Nina Ivargova 🇨🇿🇨🇿🇨🇿

uhuihi uihiuh

Lol sad?

Be yourself, let you come through

I want something that crushes all hope and leaves me with nothing.

I got a bad example from this song and a way forward.

Stickbo

Man I remember buying this CD back in 94 or whenever the fuck it came out and being just mind fucked. Even my friends who hated metal and were hip hop fans loved this CD for some reason. I was also about 16-17 when it came out which is in my opinion one of the funniest ages. Had a job but no real responsibilities with just enough money for a nice system, a crappy car, and party materials :) . Life was good. This album really did have a massive influence on the sound of the time.

Döpest Ghøst

This album was filled with anger and we can relate to it. Teenagers are pissed off for no reason.

Buttered Toast

Dwight Schrute Everyone has their own personal reasons for anger. 

Paschalis MusicProductionTips,net

+Dwight Schrute You seem pissed off for no reason too, so you relate to them then.

Ed Ropper

+Stickbo Couldn't have said that better myself.The first time I heard Daddy I was maybe 20 yrs old sitting in the back of my friends car with the rest of my buddies inside tripping balls trying to figure out wtf I was hearing lol..All I knew is that it was the most crazy,off the wall shit I had ever heard and I'm getting goose bumps writing this thinking of that experience.KoRn 4 LiFe

ErikHansen911

+Stickbo I remember buying the cassette tape! In high school! Still the best album imo.

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