Act Like You Don't

Brooke Eden

About Act Like You Don't

"Act Like You Don't" is a song written and recorded by American country music singer Brooke Eden for her second extended play, Welcome to the Weekend (2016). Inspired by a real-life breakup, Eden co-wrote the country pop ballad with Cary Barlowe and Jesse Frasure. It was released to American country radio via Red Bow Records on February 13, 2017 as the EP's second single.


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2016
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We can't take all these ups and downs
This back and forth
Oh, space is what we need, so I boxed up your things
Put them on your porch
The nights, they hurt like hell I know just how you feel
But when I hear from you it's like salt in the wounds
And I need to heal

When you want to have a late night drive by
Drunk dial my phone around midnight
Say you miss me waking up by your side
Act like you don't, like you don't
Let's play a little game and pretend
Like you don't know where I go on the weekends
When you want to show up with your friends
Act like you don't, like you don't

I know we both get lonely
But if you ever loved me
And you still do
I need you to
Act like you don't
Pretend you don't

When I smell a stranger wearing your cologne
It's like poison to me
Yeah, I can't breathe
But I don't want to go home alone
Your memory is haunting me
Yeah, we try real hard but we're better apart
We're not what we need

So when you want to have a late night drive by
Drunk dial my phone around midnight
Say you miss me waking up by your side
Act like you don't, like you don't
Let's play a little game and pretend
Like you don't know where I go on the weekends
When you want to show up with your friends
Act like you don't, like you don't

I know we both get lonely
But if you ever loved me
And you still do
I need you to
Act like you don't

Act like you don't, act like you don't, oh 
Act like you don't, act like you don't, oh
Act like you don't, act like you don't, oh, oh
Act like you don't, like you don't
Act like you don't, like you don't
Baby, act like you don't, ooh

When you want to have a late night drive by
Drunk dial my phone around midnight, yeah

When you want to have a late night drive by
Drunk dial my phone around midnight
Say you miss me waking up by your side
Act like you don't, like you don't
Let's play a little game and pretend
Like you don't know where I go on the weekends
When you want to show up with your friends
Act like you don't, like you don't

I know we both get lonely
But if you ever loved me
And you still do
I need you to
Act like you don't
Pretend you don't

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Brooke Eden

Brooke Eden Helvie (born December 30, 1988), known professionally as Brooke Eden, is an American country music singer. Eden auditioned for both the seventh and tenth seasons of American Idol, making it to Hollywood week on the former. She signed with Red Bow Records in 2015 after generating interest for her self-released single "American Dreamin'". more »

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Written by: Cary Ryan Barlowe, Brooke Eden, Jesse Frasure

Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Release Information
"Act Like You Don't" was released on February 22, 2016 as part of Brooke Eden's debut extended play, "Welcome to the Weekend."
Chart Performance
Despite not getting into the Billboard Hot 100 chart, the song garnered a good number of streams and became popular, establishing Eden as a new country artist to watch.
Songwriting
"Act Like You Don't" was co-written by Brooke Eden herself, which showcases not only her vocal prowess, but also her aptitude for writing seductive, catchy lyrics.
Musical Style
The song is a slick, modern country tune with a strong, female-led narrative that has been praised for its empowering theme.
Music Video
The video for "Act Like You Don't" premiered on May 20, 2016. Directed by Ford Fairchild, the video further boosted the song's popularity.
Self-Reflection
The song reflects Brooke Eden's personal experiences. As such, it's seen as a sort of self-confession, making it resonate with a lot of listeners who have been through similar situations.
Critical Reception
Critics praised "Act Like You Don't" for its heartfelt lyrics and Eden's powerful delivery.
Radio Play
The song didn't officially head to country radio until March 14, 2017, over a year after its initial digital release.
Live Performance
Brooke Eden performed "Act Like You Don't" live for the first time at Country Radio Seminar in 2017 in Nashville.
Spotify Streams
As of January 2021, "Act Like You Don't" has over 30 million streams on Spotify, making it the most listened to song on Brooke Eden's Spotify page.
Influence
The song helped pave the way for the surge of female empowerment anthems in country music.
Popularity
"Act Like You Don't" is often noted as Brooke Eden’s breakthrough hit. It gained her a lot of recognition and solidified her presence in the country music scene.

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