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Poor Fake by Kelsey Lu
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Kelsey LuProduced by
Roofeeo & Rodaidh McDonaldAbout
In this song, Kelsey describes a process of disillusionment where something that once seemed like a masterpiece is found to be fake and inauthentic. This is likely a metaphor for a person or past lover, and can be read as well as a song that details the feelings of an artist’s imposter syndrome and...
Poor Fake Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Don't matter where you hide
It'll catch right up to you
You can try to resist the feeling
Slip the canvas in my blues
When the water starts boiling over
Start second-guessing yourself
Like, "Is it me, can they give you something
That might just be missing?"
[Chorus]
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Is this real or just a poor fake?
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Is this real or just a poor fake?
[Verse 2]
Like a moth to the flame, you held it
When their attention swayed, lust ruled it
Through the halls of your fog
I want you to find me, masterpiecin'
From the forgeries of fools
I've cut my hands on a thousand pieces
[Chorus]
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Is this real or just a poor fake?
Listen
Is this real or just a poor fake?
[Bridge]
As I stare into its frame, slowly approaching
At first glance, this is the finest painting I've ever laid eyes on
As they all say, it truly is one of a kind
I lift my magnifying glass to its smooth lines
Taking a closer look, inspection is key
What do we have here? Could this be a forgery?
[Chorus]
Listen
Is this real or just a poor fake?
Listen
Is this real or just a poor fake?
Poor Fake Q&A
Who wrote Poor Fake's ?
Poor Fake was written by Rodaidh McDonald & Paul Sabu & Kelsey Lu.
Who produced Poor Fake's ?
Poor Fake was produced by Roofeeo & Rodaidh McDonald.
What did Kelsey Lu say about "Poor Fake"?
Speaking with NPR in 2019, Kelsey said:
I think it’s about kind of looking deeper into something that, on the surface, seem[s] so authentic and so real. But then as you get closer to it, you start to see what it’s really made of.