I'm Fakin
Sabrina Carpenter
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We're picking fights, we're fully grown How come we get so immature when we're alone? I roll my eyes, you check your phone You say I'm overly dramatic and I know 'Cause I wanna bring you to your knees Begging for me now, begging for me Push you to the edge to see How far you're willing to reach I'm slamming the door but I'm staying I make up my mind, then I change it It's you that I want when we're breaking Every time I tell you that we're done, I'm faking I'm losing the game that I'm playing Keep pulling me close 'cause I'm caving Don't forget the words that I'm saying Every time I tell you that we're done, I'm faking (La, la-la-la-la) I'm faking (La, la-la-la-la) I'm faking, oh (La, la-la-la-la) I'm faking Every time I tell you that we're done, I'm faking We go ego to ego, starting fires Saying shit we don't mean, I mean we're liars But the truth is we're messed up and we like it Shut up, shut up, shut up 'Cause I wanna bring you to your knees Begging for me now, begging for me Push you to the edge to see How far you're willing to reach, yeah I'm slamming the door but I'm staying I make up my mind, then I change it It's you that I want when we're breaking Every time I tell you that we're done, I'm faking I'm losing the game that I'm playing Keep pulling me close 'cause I'm caving Don't forget the words that I'm saying Every time I tell you that we're done, I'm faking (La, la-la-la-la) I'm faking (La, la-la-la-la) I'm faking, oh (La, la-la-la-la) I'm faking Every time I tell you that we're done, I'm faking I want to bring you to your knees (bring you to your knees) Begging for me now (for me) I wanna see how far you're willing to reach, yeah I'm slamming the door but I'm staying (I'm staying) I make up my mind, then I change it (change it) It's you that I want when we're breaking (it's you that I want) Every time I tell you that we're done, I'm faking I'm losing the game that I'm playing (I'm playing) Keep pulling me close 'cause I'm caving Don't forget the words that I'm saying Every time I tell you that we're done, I'm faking (La, la-la-la-la) I'm faking (La, la-la-la-la) I'm faking, oh (La, la-la-la-la) I'm faking Every time I tell you that we're done, I'm faking
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Written by: Andres Torres, Jackson Morgan, Katie Pearlman, Mauricio Rengifo, Sabrina Carpenter
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"I'm Fakin" is the third track on Sabrina Carpenter's fourth studio album, "Singular: Act II". It was released as the album’s second single on July 12, 2019.
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Song CompositionSabrina Carpenter co-wrote "I'm Fakin" with musicians Steph Jones, Michael Pollack, and Nonfiction.
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Music Style & LyricsThe song combines elements of pop music with a flashy electronic production. Lyrically, it explores a complicated relationship dynamic, discussing false pretenses in an on-again-off-again relationship.
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Music VideoThough there isn't an official music video for "I'm Fakin," Sabrina Carpenter released a 'Visualizer' video for the song on July 12, 2019, the same day the song was released.
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Song ReceptionFans and critics alike generally praised the song for its catchy chorus and relatable lyrics.
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Soundtrack AppearanceNotably, "I'm Fakin" was also included in the soundtrack for the 2019 film "Tall Girl," in which Carpenter played the lead role.
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Song PerformanceSabrina performed "I'm Fakin" live for the first time during her Singular Tour.
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Song ThemeWith lyrics like "We go breaking up like cell phones/ When I speak cause you don’t listen when I talk," the song is said to be about miscommunication in relationships, highlighting the irony of the age of social media where there are numerous ways to communicate, yet often missing actual connection.
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Album ConceptThe song contributes to the overall concept of the "Singular: Act II" album, which Carpenter said is all about the feeling of strength in vulnerability.
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Social Media Reaction"I'm Fakin" received optimistic reactions from fans on social media, praising both Carpenter’s vocals and the song’s energetic production.
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