Faking It
Kehlani, Lil Yachty, Calvin Harris
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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 you Tell you that I'm sorry Same old fucking story everybody sings And I'm say I'm okay but I guess I'm a liar You say you're okay but I saw that you liked it 2 A.M. and faded I know that's when you like it Know that's when you miss me Know that's when you're 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 Moving on to chokers, you know I still adore ya Unrequited love is just a lover's telling 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 A.M. and faded I know that's when you like it Know that's when you miss me Know that's when you're 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 (lil' Boat) at faking it than me, baby (lil' boat, lil' boat, lil' boat) I'm not gon' act like I don't love ya baby 'cause deep in my mind, girl I know I do Try to search all through the world and that well but I can't find a girl who looks 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 all on your avenue Oh you can't front, you're a stone cold diva I had to get counselling from my mom, she's a heartbreak teacher Remember that time I put those pepperonis on your face made you a creature Now I think 'bout you every single time I eat pizza 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
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Written by: Adam Wiles, Miles Parks McCollum, Jessie Reyez
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Release Date/Album Detail"Faking It" by Calvin Harris was released on October 20, 2017. The song is part of Harris's fifth studio album titled "Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1".
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Performing ArtistsAlthough the song is primarily Calvin Harris's, it also features vocals from American rapper Lil Yachty and American singer Kehlani.
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Genre ClassificationThe song belongs to the genre of Electronic Dance Music (EDM) fused with R&B and Hip-Hop elements, common in Calvin Harris's amalgamated style.
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Song’s Theme"Faking It" carries a melancholic tone, dealing with the aspect of pretending to be over a past relationship.
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Chart PerformanceThe single peaked at number 24 on the UK Singles Chart and number 90 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Faking It" was released on October 23, 2017. It was directed by Emil Nava, a regular collaborator with Harris. The video features a winter theme, complete with ice sculptures and snowfall. Kehlani and Lil Yachty also appear in the video.
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Songwriting CreditsAside from Harris, Kehlani, and Lil Yachty, Brittany Hazzard (known professionally as Starrah) also holds songwriting credits for "Faking It".
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Live PerformancesKehlani has performed the song live on the late night talk-show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in January 2018.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the record label Sony Music.
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Critical Reception"Faking It" was positively received by critics for its sleek production and catchy hooks. Kehlani's soulful voice and Lil Yachty’s vibrant verse were particularly appreciated.
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Remix VersionsSeveral remix versions of "Faking It" have been made, including a popular one by Chachi & Dstar.
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DurationThe official length of "Faking It" is approximately 3 minutes and 47 seconds.
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