Act Like You Don't
Brooke Eden
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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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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."
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Chart PerformanceDespite 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.
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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.
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Musical StyleThe song is a slick, modern country tune with a strong, female-led narrative that has been praised for its empowering theme.
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Music VideoThe video for "Act Like You Don't" premiered on May 20, 2016. Directed by Ford Fairchild, the video further boosted the song's popularity.
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Self-ReflectionThe 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.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised "Act Like You Don't" for its heartfelt lyrics and Eden's powerful delivery.
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Radio PlayThe song didn't officially head to country radio until March 14, 2017, over a year after its initial digital release.
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Live PerformanceBrooke Eden performed "Act Like You Don't" live for the first time at Country Radio Seminar in 2017 in Nashville.
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Spotify StreamsAs 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.
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InfluenceThe song helped pave the way for the surge of female empowerment anthems in country music.
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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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