All My Friends Are Fake
Tate McRae Lyrics


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I've been keeping things inside
Taking up space 'til I got someone
I could open my mind up to
I guess it worked pretty good 'til now
But shit's kinda getting serious
I think I'm running out of room

Everyone's got someone built custom
To give their darkness to
I wish I had someone, could trust 'em
But loyalty
Don't come for free

'Cause all my friends are fake, fake, fake, fake
They just want me for the day, day until they don't
I stay up wondering
What if I broke my legs?
What if I changed my name?
Would you still love me the same?
Or are you just as fake?
Like all my friends are fake

Sorry if I got you wrong
Didn't mean to judge you by your cover
I've been burnt so many times
It's hard to turn it off

Everyone's got people they see through
But I see through everyone
So if you want me to believe you and need you
Might take some time to recognize

'Cause all my friends are fake, fake, fake, fake
They just want me for the day, day until they don't
I stay up wondering
What if I broke my legs?
What if I changed my name?
Would you still love me the same?
Or are you just as fake?
Like all my friends are fake

Sorry if I got you wrong
Didn't mean to judge you by your cover
I've been burnt so many times
It's hard to turn it off

All my friends are fake, fake, fake, fake
They just want me for the day, day until they don't
I stay up wondering
What if I broke my legs?
What if I changed my name?
Would you still love me the same?
Or are you just as fake?
Like all my friends are fake





Like all my friends are fake

Overall Meaning

The song "All My Friends Are Fake" by Tate McRae is about the frustration the artist has with the people around her who she feels are only friends with her for their own gain. In the first verse, she explains how she has kept everything inside until she finds someone she can trust. However, as things get more serious, she realizes that she doesn't have anyone she can rely on. She wishes she had someone who she could give her burdens to, but she feels like loyalty comes at too high a price.


In the chorus, Tate McRae laments all her "fake" friends who are only interested in her for a short period. She feels like they're just with her for the good times and would abandon her if she encountered any trouble or problems. She even wonders if her friends would still be there if she lost her legs or changed her name.


In the second verse, she apologizes for judging people based on their cover, but explains that she's been burned too many times to easily turn off her skepticism. She recognizes that everyone has people who they don't fully trust, but she feels like she sees through everyone. She wants to believe and trust people, but it will take time for her to recognize those who are genuine.


Overall, the song is a heartfelt introspection into the challenges and difficulties of maintaining friendships in a world where people are not always genuine.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been keeping things inside
I've been holding back my true thoughts and feelings


Taking up space 'til I got someone
I've been bottling up my emotions until I found someone I could trust


I could open my mind up to
Someone who I could share my deepest thoughts with


I guess it worked pretty good 'til now
My strategy of keeping things to myself was effective until things got serious


But shit's kinda getting serious
The situation is becoming more intense


I think I'm running out of room
I feel like I can't keep everything inside anymore


Everyone's got someone built custom
Everyone has a person they trust and confide in


To give their darkness to
Someone who can share their struggles and problems with


I wish I had someone, could trust 'em
I wish I had someone I could rely on and confide in


But loyalty
The trait of being faithful and committed


Don't come for free
It's difficult to find someone who is truly loyal and trustworthy


'Cause all my friends are fake, fake, fake, fake
All of my friends are not genuine


They just want me for the day, day until they don't
My friends are only interested in me until they don't need me anymore


I stay up wondering
I can't help but think about


What if I broke my legs?
What if I was no longer able to do things for them?


What if I changed my name?
What if I changed my identity?


Would you still love me the same?
Would they still care about me?


Or are you just as fake?
Are they also not authentic?


Sorry if I got you wrong
I apologize if I misunderstood you


Didn't mean to judge you by your cover
I didn't mean to make assumptions about you based on your appearance


I've been burnt so many times
I've been let down and disappointed so much


It's hard to turn it off
It's difficult to stop feeling suspicious and guarded




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anastasia Laura Whiteacre, Christopher Petrosino, Robert Andrew Mccurdy, Tate Mcrae

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@igotdeportedbysix69

7 Things Only A Fake Friend Will Do:

1. Give you up
2. Let you down
3. Run around and desert you
4. Make you cry
5. Say goodbye
6. Tell a lie
7. Hurt you


edit: just saying I stole this comment a year ago.. didn't expect it to blow up. btw stop venting bc idc abt ur "friends" or how ur feeling. get a therapist or listen to sad music. stop ruining my notifications ughhh



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@NewMelody

Tate fans? 🙋

@Riovazzz

NewMelody Helll YEAAHH.

@thefoodyoumaylike1293

First time to listen to her voice and I like her song !

@cinnamonrolls9883

Newmelody 😘😘😘☺️😘 thnxx for beautiful songs they r really meaningful and connecting one love from india

@sreelaxmilammi4733

What time there??

@eulenk0pf

Here!

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@Alex-wn2cf

Friendly Reminder: Dont trust everyone quickly, the devil was once an angel

@ilikeketchup5497

♥️

@bread9325

The devil is an angel...





... In a diferent perspective

@fatimamumtaz3559

thets deep

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