Fake

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"Fake" is a song written and recorded by British soft rock group Simply Red. It was released in July 2003 as the second single from the album, Home. It was the next single after their international smash hit "Sunrise". It reached number-one on the U. S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play for the week of 14 February 2004.


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Watching love drifting away
And I feel like I'm someone else
The hurting is rough
Long are the days
And you have hurt me enough

you're scared to be loved
You know that's your way
Your youth has made you too tough
you're hurting for love in so many ways
The truth has hurt you enough

I read a book
And it?s your face
Fake? it?s your face now
Still my love for you was no mistake
Fake? I will always love you
Fake

Hoping for love
Day after day
And it?s always someone else
The hurting is rough
Long are the days
And you have hurt me enough

you're burning your hair
On your cigarette, oh baby
Turning your nose up
At the clothes your girlfriend wears
I don't care

Always, always, always I will love you

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Simply Red

Simply Red were an English soul band that sold more than 50 million albums over a 25-year career. Their style drew influences from blue-eyed soul, New Romantic, rock, reggae and jazz. Since their early days the main driving force behind the band was singer Mick Hucknall, who by the time the band was disbanded in 2010 was the only original member left. At the 1992 and 1993 Brit Awards they received the award for Best British Group. more »

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Written by: MICHAEL JAMES HUCKNALL, STEVEN OWEN LLOYD LEWINSON

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC

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15 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Fake" is a song by British band Simply Red.
Album Information
It was included in their seventh studio album "Home".
Release Date
The song was released on 28th July 2003 as the second single from the album.
Chart Positions
“Fake" peaked at number 21 on the UK Singles Chart and also reached number 31 on the Australian Singles Chart.
Song Genre
“Fake" is classified under the genre of blue-eyed soul, which is a type of pop music led by white British or American artists who particularly influenced by soul and rhythm and blues.
Lyric Content
The lyrics talk about certain individuals who are being dishonest or "fake", making fun of them and associating them with Hollywood.
Song Music Video
There was an accompanying music video released for "Fake", which features Simply Red frontman Mick Hucknall singing in a bar setting.
Album Success
"Home", the album featuring "Fake", was a huge success, becoming Simply Red's first studio album in eight years to reach number one on the UK Albums Chart.
Live Performances
Simply Red frequently performed "Fake" live during their tours. Some of their most notable performances include their live concert at the Sydney Opera House in 2010.
Song Duration
The run time of the song "Fake" is approximately 3:48 minutes.
Song Production
"Fake" was produced by Simply Red's frontman, Mick Hucknall, and longtime collaborator, Andy Wright.
Critical Reception
While "Fake" didn't receive as much commercial success compared to Simply Red's earlier hits, it was generally well received by critics and fans for its smooth soul influences and Hucknall's distinctive vocals.
Remix Versions
Several remix versions of "Fake" were released, including the "Phunk Investigation Ex Club Mix" and the "Love To Infinity Classic Radio Mix".
Unique Style
"Fake" showcased Simply Red's evolution as a band, incorporating elements of electronic and dance music, while maintaining their signature soulful sound.
Album Theme
The song "Fake" resonates with the theme of the album "Home", where Hucknall speaks about honesty and the importance of staying true to oneself.

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