Ferguson is a qualified legal secretary, having studied at Hugh Baird College, Bootle. She has previously unsuccessfully auditioned for The X Factor and for P. Diddy's Starmaker in New York but in 2010 she got the chance she had been waiting for and got through to the audition process. She sang "A Change Is Gonna Come" during her initial audition. At her bootcamp audition, she sang "Like a Star" to which Cowell said "That is a recording voice!" and Nicole Scherzinger said, "I told you first time I saw her, she is our generation’s songbird." She sang "Fireflies" at the judges houses stage. For the first live show she sang "Teardrops", in the second live show she sang "Feeling Good" and in the third live show she sang "Why Don't You Do Right?". In the fifth live show, Ferguson received a standing ovation from Simon and Cheryl following her performance of "Make You Feel My Love". In the following episode, Ferguson received another standing ovation from Dannii and Cheryl after singing "Candle in the Wind".
Ferguson's second studio album, Freedom, was released in December 2013.
In 2015 Ferguson released her third studio album Lady Sings the Blues covering a number of jazz classics made famous by Billie Holiday.
She released the single "Uncrazy" on 1 December 2017, a dance song, which moves away from Ferguson's usual style of music.
On 8 May 2020, a single entitled "Nothing Left But Family", and featuring Nile Rodgers, was released.
2. Rebecca Ferguson is a Swedish actress. She is known for her work on the Reminiscence soundtrack.
Fake Smile
Rebecca Ferguson Lyrics
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Doesn't work I've tried
I've choked up the bitterness with wine
Calling him up, fully drunk
But he declines count on my blessings
And now I'm down to none
He took the piss because I let him
Yeah, I was good while I was fun
Put on your fake smile
And wipe away your real tears
What's real anyway?
What's real anyway?
Put on that short skirt
And show him what he'll miss
It's not real anyway
It's not real anyway
So I'm not getting old
Maybe the time and drunk
But I thought we were getting better
And he just smiles as he tells me
I'm not the one, this film he's directing
All his feelings are missing
And I'm saying sorry on the fault
For all the awful things that I have done
Put on your fake smile
And wipe away your real tears
What's real anyway?
What's real anyway?
Put on that short skirt
And show him what he'll miss
It's not real anyway
It's not real anyway
Just when it's over
And not getting older
After all my time
That's smile is real
As real as is
Put on your fake smile
And wipe away your real tears
What's real anyway?
What's real anyway?
Put on that short skirt
And show him what he'll miss
We've all done it anyway
Let's be real anyway
The song "Fake Smile" by Rebecca Ferguson describes a woman who is struggling to deal with the end of a relationship. She has tried to move on but still finds herself struggling with bitterness and feelings of regret. She tries to call him up while drunk, but he ignores her. She reflects on how she allowed him to take advantage of her and how she was only seen as "fun" when she was good to him. The chorus of the song encourages the listener to put on a fake smile, wipe away their real tears, put on a short skirt, and show him what he'll miss. The idea behind these lyrics is for the listener to fake it till they make it and to put on a brave face even if they don't feel like it.
The lyrics in "Fake Smile" explore themes of betrayal, self-worth and showcasing a false bravado to the world. The song encourages the listener to remain positive, despite the pain they might be feeling. It highlights the importance of learning to put on a fake smile and hide one's true emotions, especially when dealing with heartbreak. The song also depicts a vulnerable phase of a person's life where they question their worth and feel the need to put on a show to cover up their pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I'm not gonna lie
I'm going to be completely honest
Doesn't work I've tried
It's not working, I've made an effort to fix things
I've choked up the bitterness with wine
I've tried to hide my bitterness with alcohol
Calling him up, fully drunk
I called him while being completely drunk
But he declines count on my blessings
He declined my call and now I have nothing left to rely on
And now I'm down to none
I have no one left to confide in
He took the piss because I let him
He made fun of me because he knew he could
Yeah, I was good while I was fun
I was only valued for my ability to entertain
Put on your fake smile
Pretend to be happy
And wipe away your real tears
Don't show your true emotions
What's real anyway?
What is the point of being genuine?
Put on that short skirt
Wear something revealing to get his attention
And show him what he'll miss
Make him regret losing you
It's not real anyway
Being fake is easier
So I'm not getting old
I still have plenty of time
Maybe the time and drunk
Perhaps I'm just drunk and not thinking clearly
But I thought we were getting better
I believed we were improving our relationship
And he just smiles as he tells me
He's deceiving me with his fake smile
I'm not the one, this film he's directing
He's in control of the situation, not me
All his feelings are missing
He doesn't have any genuine emotions for me
And I'm saying sorry on the fault
I'm apologizing for things that aren't entirely my fault
For all the awful things that I have done
I'm taking responsibility for everything, even if it's not entirely my fault
Just when it's over
When the relationship is finished
And not getting older
And I'm not getting any younger
After all my time
Despite all the time I invested in this relationship
That's smile is real
The smile I put on is genuine
As real as is
As real as can be
We've all done it anyway
We've all put on fake smiles to hide our true emotions
Let's be real anyway
Let's be honest with ourselves
Contributed by Blake H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@zenelemlambo2201
The voice, the harmonies, OMG
@juliasalazar822
I love this song,💔😥2024👏👏👏👏👏
@juliasalazar822
Oh my good 😢❤💔😍
@oumiecisse-ba1353
AMAZING SINGING
@mauroosorio8907
I love this song
@sinhphuong2774
I love the song and her voice...
@alexisaburto603
Your voice is amazing, Love from Mexico
@Naommi429
perfect song! 😇