Demo- Fake It
Seether Lyrics


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Who's to know if your soul will fade at all
The one you sold to fool the world
You lost your self-esteem along the way
Yeah

Good god you're coming up with reasons
Good god you're dragging it out
Good god it's the changing of the seasons
I feel so raped
So follow me down
And just fake it if you're out of direction
Fake it if you don't belong here
Fake it if you feel like affection
Woah you're such a fucking hypocrite

And you should know that the lies won't hide your flaws
No sense in hiding all of yours
You gave up on your dreams along the way
Yeah

Good god you're coming up with reasons
Good god you're dragging it out
Good god it's the changing of the seasons
I feel so raped
So follow me down
And just fake it if you're out of direction
Fake it if you don't belong here
Fake it if you feel like affection
Woah you're such a fucking hypocrite

Whoah
Whoah

I can fake with the best of anyone
I can fake with the best of 'em all
I can fake with the best of anyone
I can fake it all

Who's to know if your soul will fade at all
The one you sold to fool the world
You lost your self-esteem along the way
Yeah

Good god you're coming up with reasons
Good god you're dragging it out
Good god it's the changing of the seasons
I feel so raped
Man, follow me down
And just fake it if you're out of direction
Fake it if you don't belong here
Fake it if you feel like affection
Woah you're such a fucking hypocrite

Fake it if you're out of direction
Fake it if you don't belong here




Fake it if you feel like affection
Woah you're such a fucking hypocrite

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Seether's song Fake It seem to criticize individuals who use lies and deceit to navigate through their lives. The soul being referred to in the song is a metaphor for one’s true self or personality and the title means that one must fake their personality to meet the expectations of the world. The chorus is a plea to people who feel lost, directionless or disconnected to fake it and pretend to fit in. The lyrics in the song suggest that the lies won’t hide the flaws of the person and that it’s better to embrace who one is and not be a hypocrite about it.


The lines “Good god you’re coming up with reasons, Good god you’re dragging it out, Good god it’s the changing of the seasons, I feel so raped” seem to suggest that the individual being addressed is making excuses for themselves and refusing to own up to their actions. The changing of the seasons could also represent the fact that people go through various phases in their lives but refuse to evolve or improve themselves. The phrase “I feel so raped” in the same lines does not refer to actual sexual assault but a feeling of being helpless and out of control.


Overall, the song Fake It seems to encourage individuals to stay true to themselves and avoid pretending to be someone they’re not. The song highlights the importance of self-esteem and embracing oneself, flaws and all.


Line by Line Meaning

Who's to know if your soul will fade at all
It's uncertain if your essence will disappear entirely.


The one you sold to fool the world
The false self you created to deceive others.


You lost your self-esteem along the way
You diminished your self-worth on the journey.


Good god you're coming up with reasons
My goodness, you're fabricating justifications.


Good god you're dragging it out
My goodness, you're prolonging the situation with excuses.


Good god it's the changing of the seasons
My goodness, the natural cycle of life is occurring.


I feel so raped
I feel violated and taken advantage of.


So follow me down
Come with me on this path.


And just fake it if you're out of direction
Just pretend if you're lost and unsure of your way.


Fake it if you don't belong here
Pretend if you feel like you don't fit in.


Fake it if you feel like affection
Pretend if you desire intimacy or closeness.


Woah you're such a fucking hypocrite
Wow, you're a complete contradiction.


And you should know that the lies won't hide your flaws
You must realize that falsehoods won't conceal your imperfections.


No sense in hiding all of yours
It's illogical to conceal all of your shortcomings.


You gave up on your dreams along the way
You relinquished your aspirations somewhere in the journey.


I can fake with the best of anyone
I'm quite adept at pretending better than most people.


I can fake with the best of 'em all
I can pretend with the very best of them all.


I can fake it all
I can feign everything.




Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Shaun Welgemoed, Dale Stewart, John Humphrey

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Comments from YouTube:

@mylifeISmusic2020

Amazing, I love fake it, But this sounds better lyrics wise! Where can you get this version? I love this..so much better, instantly subscribed. Thanks a million.

@ryanholland4794

Man, I feel so grape

@maxpalmer3212

Ryan Holland 😂

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