Faking It – English Lyrics
Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the emotional depths of "Faking It," a captivating collaboration by Calvin Harris, Kehlani, and Lil Yachty. This song offers a unique opportunity to explore English through its relatable themes of post-breakup pretense and lingering emotions. With Kehlani's expressive vocals and Lil Yachty's distinctive lyrical style, you'll uncover modern slang and heartfelt expressions, making it a perfect track to understand conversational English and the nuances of emotional storytelling in music.
[English]
(slow music)♪ Pray to god ♪
♪ But I'm feeling like he's going deaf ♪
♪ Now when I lean on you and I got nothing left ♪
♪ Hey, I've been wanting to call ya ♪
♪ Tell you that I'm sorry ♪
♪ Same old fucking story everybody sing ♪
♪ And I say I'm okay ♪
♪ But I guess I'm a liar ♪
♪ You say you're okay ♪
♪ But I saw that you liked it ♪
♪ 2:00 AM and faded ♪
♪ I know that's when you like it ♪
♪ Know that's when you miss me ♪
♪ Know that's when you crying ♪
♪ Why you, why you, why you checking if you're over it ♪
♪ Why you, why you say "let go" if you're still holding it ♪
♪ Just a little bit better at faking it than me, baby ♪
♪ Just a little bit better at faking it than me, baby ♪
♪ Why you, why you, why you checking if you're over it ♪
♪ Why you, why you say "let go" if you're still holding it ♪
♪ Just a little bit better at faking it than me, baby ♪
♪ Just a little bit better at faking it than me, baby ♪
♪ Nowadays, I'm just a bitch to everybody else ♪
♪ I don't need no shoulders ♪
♪ I'm good crying by myself ♪
♪ Ay, Moving on to chokers ♪
♪ You know I still adore ya ♪
♪ An unrequited love is just a lover's hell ♪
♪ And I say I'm okay ♪
♪ But I guess I'm a liar ♪
♪ You say you're okay ♪
♪ But I saw that you liked it ♪
♪ 2:00 AM and faded ♪
♪ I know that's when you like it ♪
♪ Know that's when you miss me ♪
♪ Know that's when you crying ♪
♪ Why you, why you, why you checking if you're over it ♪
♪ Why you, why you say "let go" if you're still holding it ♪
♪ Just a little bit better at faking it than me, baby ♪
♪ Just a little bit better at faking it than me, baby ♪
♪ Why you, why you, why you checking if you're over it ♪
♪ Why you, why you say "let go" if you're still holding it ♪
♪ Just a little bit better at faking it than me, baby ♪
♪ Just a little bit better at faking it than me, baby ♪
♪ I'm not gonna act like I don't love ya baby ♪
♪ Cause deep in my mind, girl, you know I do ♪
♪ Tried to search all through the world not well ♪
♪ But I can't find a girl that lives close like you ♪
♪ I done made millions of dollars ♪
♪ But I'm still alone until I come home back to you ♪
♪ I remember all of the times ♪
♪ We were parked by your house ♪
♪ And laughed out on your avenue ♪
♪ Whoa, you can't front ♪
♪ You're a stone cold diva ♪
♪ I had to get counseling from my moms ♪
♪ She's a heartbreak teacher ♪
♪ Remember that time I put those pepperonis on your face ♪
♪ Made you a creature ♪
♪ Now I think about you ♪
♪ Every single time I eat pizza, ooh ♪
♪ Why you, why you, why you checking if you're over it ♪
♪ Why you, why you say "let go" if you're still holding it ♪
♪ Just a little bit better at faking it than me, baby ♪
♪ Just a little bit better at faking it than me, baby ♪
♪ Why you, why you, why you checking if you're over it ♪
♪ Why you, why you say "let go" if you're still holding it ♪
♪ Just a little bit better at faking it than me, baby ♪
♪ Just a little bit better at faking it than me, baby ♪
Key Vocabulary
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pray /preɪ/ A2 |
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feel /fiːl/ A2 |
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sorry /ˈsɒri/ A2 |
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liar /ˈlaɪər/ B1 |
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faded /ˈfeɪdɪd/ B1 |
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cry /kraɪ/ A2 |
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hold /hoʊld/ A2 |
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better /ˈbetər/ A2 |
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bitch /bɪtʃ/ C1 |
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adore /əˈdɔːr/ B2 |
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love /lʌv/ A2 |
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million /ˈmɪljən/ B1 |
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laugh /læf/ A2 |
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diva /ˈdiːvə/ B2 |
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remember /rɪˈmembər/ B1 |
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front /frʌnt/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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♪ Pray to god ♪ But I'm feeling like he's going deaf ♪
➔ Present continuous ('feeling') expressing a current state/emotion, use of 'going deaf' as a metaphor.
➔ The present continuous emphasizes the ongoing nature of the feeling of being unheard.
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♪ And I say I'm okay ♪ But I guess I'm a liar ♪
➔ Use of 'say' followed by 'I'm okay' (statement), and 'guess' to express uncertainty/speculation ('I guess I'm a liar').
➔ The 'guess' construction softens the statement, implying a degree of self-awareness and irony.
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♪ Just a little bit better at faking it than me, baby ♪
➔ Comparative adjective ('better') used to highlight the difference in ability to 'fake it'.
➔ The comparative emphasizes the speaker's perceived inadequacy compared to the other person.
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♪ Nowadays, I'm just a bitch to everybody else ♪
➔ Use of 'Nowadays' as an adverbial phrase indicating a change in behavior over time. Use of a colloquial term ('bitch').
➔ The phrase 'Nowadays' sets the context for a recent shift in the speaker's attitude and behavior.
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♪ I remember all of the times ♪ We were parked by your house ♪
➔ Use of past simple tense ('remembered', 'were parked') to describe past events.
➔ The past simple creates a sense of nostalgia and reflection on past experiences.
