Fake Happy

Paramore

About Fake Happy

"Fake Happy" is a song by American rock band Paramore. It was released on August 29, 2017 through Fueled by Ramen as the third single off their fifth studio album After Laughter (2017). Written by lead vocalist Hayley Williams and guitarist Taylor York and produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen and York, the song was recorded in the band's hometown, Nashville, Tennessee.


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2017
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I love making you believe
What you get is what you see
But I'm so fake happy
I feel so fake happy
And I bet everybody here
Is just as insincere
We're all so fake happy
And I know fake happy

I been doing a good job of makin' 'em think
I'm quite alright
But I hope I don't blink
You see its easy when I'm stomping on a beat
But no one sees me when I crawl back underneath

If I smile with my teeth
Bet you believe me
If I smile with my teeth
I think I believe me

Oh please don't ask me how I've been
Don't make me play pretend
Oh no, oh what's the use
Oh please, I bet everybody here is fake happy too

And if I go out tonight, dress up my fears
You think I'll look alright with these mascara tears?
See I'm gonna draw my lipstick wider than my mouth
And if the lights are low they'll never see me frown

If I smile with my teeth
Bet you believe me
If I smile with my teeth
I think I believe me

Oh please don't ask me how I've been
Don't make me play pretend
Oh no, oh oh what's the use?
Oh please, I bet everybody here is fake happy too

I know I said that I was doing good and that I'm happy now
Oh oh
I should've known that when things are going good thats when I get knocked down

Oh please, just don't ask me how I've been
Don't make me play pretend
Oh no, oh no
Oh what's the use?
Oh please, I bet everybody here is fake happy too
Oh please, I bet everybody here is fake happy too

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Paramore

Paramore is an American rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band currently consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, drummer Zac Farro, and guitarist Taylor York. The group released its debut album All We Know Is Falling in 2005, and its second album Riot! in 2007, which was certified Platinum in the US and The Republic of Ireland and Gold in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK. Brand New Eyes, Paramore's third album, was released in 2009 and is the band's highest charting album to date, going platinum in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and gold in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. more »

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Written by: Hayley Nichole Williams, Taylor York

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Band Information
"Fake Happy" is a song by the American rock band Paramore.
Album Information
The song is from their fifth studio album, "After Laughter" which was released on May 12, 2017.
Writing Credit
The song was co-written by Paramore's lead vocalist, Hayley Williams, and Taylor York who is the band's guitarist.
Chart Success
"Fake Happy" peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart.
Music Video
The official music video for "Fake Happy" was directed by Zac Farro, the band's drummer.
Song Theme
The song exposes how people, including Williams herself, put on a 'fake happy' face to hide their true feelings.
Unique Aspect
The song starts in a low mono audio quality before increasing into high stereo audio, giving listeners an impression of a smile hiding sadness.
Live Performances
"Fake Happy" was a key part of Paramore's live performances during their tour for the "After Laughter" album.
Critical Acclaim
Critics lauded "Fake Happy" for its poignant lyrics and catchy pop-rock sound, praising its exploration into the concept of forced happiness.
Duration
The run time of the song "Fake Happy" is 3 minutes and 55 seconds.
Song's Genre
The song "Fake Happy" is classified under the genre of pop rock, indie pop, and synth-pop.

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