Too Fake
Hockey
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I'd do anything that I'm told to I'd even mean it if I'm supposed to Leave me on a little I go for broke Leave me on some more I'd go for the big toke Everybody's watching oh but nobody cares Oh wait cause no Nobody's watching but everybody cares Oh whatever talk to you later Look out Cause I'm just too fake for the world I know it's just a game to me I'm just too fake you see I wish I didn't have to be but watch out I got too much soul for the world It's breaking my heart in two I got too much soul for you I don't like it but it's true Get off I go to church and I'm expected to be lost soul They need examples to use I could stay forever leave right now It's your call either way It's time to use my life for myself (most people just won't tell you that) I'm gonna use my life for someone else, yeah No wait wait wait wait Hurts right? But I can't even talk to you About my effect on people Cause I'm doing the same thing to you That's right even right now Oh just wait up for me if you want to but Oh look out now I'm just too fake for the world And there's nothing I can do about it Yeah I'm just too fake for you I don't like it but it's true Look out I got too much soul for the world It's breaking my heart in two I got too much soul for you I don't like it but it's true Look out I'm just too fake for the world I know it's just a game to me I'm just to fake you see I hope you can forgive me Look out now I'm too fake
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Written by: BENJAMIN GRUBIN
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"Too Fake" is a song by the American band "Hockey", released as a single in 2009. It is one of the most recognized songs by the band.
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Band FormationHockey was formed in 2002 in Portland, Oregon by Ben Grubin (lead vocals) and Jeremy Reynolds (bass), among others. They are an indie rock band strongly influenced by soul, rock, and funk.
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Album Association"Too Fake" is a track from the band's debut album, "Mind Chaos", which was released in 2009. The album garnered widespread popularity, owing primarily to this song.
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Genre"Too Fake" is mainly classified as an indie rock song, although it includes noticeable elements of electronic music, funk, and modern pop.
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PopularityThe song reached #45 on the UK Singles Chart and also performed well in several other countries, indicating its global appeal.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity, "Too Fake" did not rank highly on the US Hot 100, but it did make a significant impact on the Indie and Rock charts.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Too Fake" accentuates the band's indie image with its minimalist setting and energetic performance. The video premiered on YouTube in 2009 and has hundreds of thousands of views.
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Cover VersionIn 2010, the popular rapper Big Sean released a cover version of "Too Fake", introducing the song to a new demographic of listeners and expanding its influence.
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Licensing"Too Fake" also gained exposure through being licensed for use in TV shows and commercials, and in the soundtrack for the video game NHL 11.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics are seen as being inspired by the band's observations of the contradictions and struggles within society, giving it a socio-political angle.
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Live PerformancesHockey's performances of "Too Fake" are known for being highly energetic and engaging, reflecting the upbeat tempo and infectious rhythm of the song.
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Critical ReceptionUpon release, "Too Fake" received largely positive reviews from music critics, many of whom lauded its catchy hook and indie-rock sound.
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