Fake Friends | Spoken Word Poetry

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Lyrics
I’m tired of all these fake friends,
lying behind my back wondering when it’ll end,
seems like fakeness is the new trend,
like we’re going through the motions just playing pretend.
I keep putting myself out there, only to be let down again.
Lately I feel like I’m in a room full of people that I don’t know
surrounded by empty faces and feel so alone,
it’s exhausting putting on a front all the time
some days I wish I’d just stayed at home.
Just ‘friends’ on social media, trying so hard to get the perfect picture for likes,
yet in person, you can never seem to treat me right.
Guess it’s my fault for choosing to ignore all the signs,
live in denial and act like everything’s fine.
Portraying a friendship that’s fake,
say you love me online but never to my face,
trying so hard to get those likes every single day
didn’t think friendship would be this way.
Only here when you need something, only here for yourself,
funny when it’s me the one who’s calling, you’re never here to help
Cancel last minute, late responses, no regards to how I feel
Man I just want to know what it feels like to have something real.
Someone who actually cares, can talk to for hours about nonsense,
Someone who will actually be there for me, my day one, my constant.
I’m tired of trying to make things work, I’ve become so guarded,
Looking at how bad things have become wondering how it started.
I trusted you,
I told you all my secrets and that isn’t easy.
But then you spoke behind my back and hung them out like dirty laundry.
For what?
A few moments of laughter
Yes you got people talking about me,
did it make you feel good after?
Thanks to you I've learned to keep my mouth shut.
I don’t talk about myself anymore and I regret ever opening up.
I feel so dumb, I didn’t have a clue,
it was only when I turned my back, that I saw the real you.
Tired of opening myself up only to be let down,
Starting to feel like real people don’t exist now.
constantly the butt of the joke,
everyone’s laughing, and I guess I’m the clown.
Starting to wonder if there are any loyal people around.
You don’t like me, that’s fine,
I just wish I found out sooner and didn’t waste my time.
I guess I’m just sick of all the lies.
Guess I should of seen it coming,
but I just wanted to be a part of something,
Sad thing is I’ve gotten so used to it that I started to play along,
Putting up with it all, when I knew that it was wrong.
Surrounded by so many people but never once felt like I belonged
Constantly hoping it would get better, but I’ve just been putting up with it for too long.
But you know what I deserve better than this,
for once, I’m going to be strong.
I know what I’m worth and it’s more than this,
I think it’s time, it’s time to move on.

[@talliesea2392]

I definitely have some people I would want to send this to😕

[@irminafatima333]

Same

[@paolaleka6900]

Do it

[@jigmetwangmo6293]

Nathalie Eugenia same here 🙂🙂

[@heitita]

Me too

[@ralucadobre9504]

Same

[@001_.adamian7]

After all you stay with that fake friends because you don't wanna stay alone.

[@dilaragoktan7441]

ShawnMadnesVEVO true

[@gab-xk8nq]

ShawnMadnesVEVO true But I left though cuz I can't take it anymore too.i relaize its fine to be alone than being with fake people .

[@youhan9460]

I prefer to be alone

[@sakshik9933]

True.... Btw #mendesarmy

[@Kiara-em1ji]

I think so its fake because its Shawn Mendes not Madnes

[@aubrey7240]

I had some..... “friends” that played me for 6 years At first we were actually friends, But I was the least pretty one of the group the other two girls were pretty and popular and they soon got consumed by the popularity And started hurting me physically and mentally Kicking me and sometimes when I would go over to them they would scream at me that I was stupid and nobody was my friend Me being the stupid kid I was just went along with it for the rest of the year. Slowly crushing my self esteem Until one day I realized what was happening and started staying by myself at recess Then a new girl came to our school I started talking to her and now it is a year later and she is my best friend I now have a friend group of 6 people and every time I think about that situation I was in it makes me sick My self esteem is still pretty low but it is getting better every day I don’t know If anyone cares about this story I don’t even know why I started typing this But thanks if you read this whole thing ♥️

[@nauiu-3603]

That’s good! I’m dealing with fake friends that call me poor, unattractive, not funny, they said they hate me and that I suck... but if anyone asks them why they’re being mean they say it’s a joke and People believe them. They’re popular so if I confront them they can get everyone to hate me. This really sucks and I can’t move schools and I still have three years to go to school with them. And if that isn’t bad enough, the school we go to goes into another school I have to go to. So even then I’ll have to deal with them. In total that will be 7 whole years of having fake friends, technically 8 since they were fake with me last year too...

[@rose_linniw]

@@nauiu-3603 how about get closer with other people and be friends with both the fake and the new friends and as time goes on see if the new friends have your back and like you for you and finally ditch the fake losers

[@randomguy3569]

I had a similar experience back in grades 2 and 3. Somehow, the most popular girl in school took a chance on me when I had 0 friends. I was in a toxic relationship with her, and she ended up breaking things off with me because I “wasn’t pretty enough”. Grade 3 was hard for me for that reason, since everyone either ignored me or bullied me. There was also this thing where all the teachers hated me and didn’t give enough of a shit to help out a broken 8-year old. Idk, I’ve been in a lot of toxic relationships, but this has been the worst so far. Thankfully, now I have two awesome friends and I love them with a my heart. So, kinda a happy ending

[@laylalv_]

Aww :( Forget about them, you deserve better and you dont need those other people. Im glad you realized the situation and got yourself out of it! You are perfect just the way you are!! And dont let anyone tell you otherwise.

[@stephanieking435]

I did and I feel you

[@tiinatiinatiina]

"only here when you need something." yeah. and when they don't need anything from me anymore they just disappear. as if we were never friends. sometimes it's super hard to understand why being a real friend is so hard for so many people. but oh well, i've gotten a loooot stronger thanks to all da fake friends

[@meredithgebski828]

can you write about being introverted!!

[@deannad8554]

YES PLS!!

[@homudkweli879]

Why not write it urself?😐

[@deannad8554]

maybe some people aren't really gifted in writing?? idk

[@kennadyp7798]

right

[@michaelamaer.malabon8424]

😢😢😞😞😞😞😞😞I cry

[@TheHelen5442]

i hate that "friends" talk behind your back and once you forgive them, they do it again.

[@alouria]

pls happened a lot to me

[@AshriyaJaveed]

Same for 4 years

[@KatrinaAglipay]

This is perfect. You're amazing.

[@Panna300]

I have so many fake friends and i hate it, but I don’t want to be alone. They have betrayed me so many times and I have forgiven to them all the time, cause I know that nobody else will like to have me as a friend. At this point, I have lost all my trust to people and I have been hurt so many times. I just wish there would be at least one person who would appreciate me as a friend.

[@ryanlav6668]

I know this is a late reply, but just know that you are on the same boat. I wish people werent so judgemental and would just accept me for who i am. I hope things are well for you 👍

[@girgirl8672]

I know how you feel. 🤧

[@colorshues5228]

Unfortunately, I can relate. I wish you the best in your life. 🙏

[@selene2659]

Who thinks I should send this to my “bestie”

[@i.s9316]

Do it

[@nashrah6491]

Just do it

[@chescamaekottmann2010]

Do it

[@siatia5547]

Do itttt

[@m1izzyyy]

Do it......just do it

[@drnavneetpoetry9571]

I so agree with you and i have some words of mine to share Love was lost As we lost the art of conversation As it was replaced by chat and msgs It was lost Lost as eyes talking in silence were glued to screen As reading smiles of his face was replaced by emojis As "are you listening" was replaced by blue ticks Love was lost ~by Navneet Kaur sidhu

[@drnavneetpoetry9571]

Klaudia thanks alot..... Just trying my best

[@Alexandra-gf2lx]

So good! Keep going

[@minax2919]

Seriously wow... i can relate

[@riasampla1557]

Dr navneet poetry that was beautiful

[@kauriwilson8434]

My poem is something different, and not relating at all. I just wnn share like a moron I am haha so please no judgement Tell me something different Cause boy, I have paid too much attention To all the lies, you thought I wouldn't over analyse all along, when you told me to listen Cause ha, I have noticed, noticed It's the same old bullshite When you try make it perfect, not knowing you already written out your life sentence Way before your time And here I was chucking at you in silence Yeah in silence boy, No, I am no judge nor a bailer So never think I am going to help compensate for your sin as well When this comes naturally to you, yeah and I was just your soul on the side, wondering how I can advocate for this human? When you already made your bed in hell Mm, Tell me something different boy Or is this what the devil is truly like? When you can't withstand the knowledge I've gained w my minds eye And here I am reading you like a book, when you thought I was blind

[@fardowsarage2471]

that almost made me cry... You just reminded me of what I'd been putting up with from high school all through university... and now I'm a loner with no friends... but at least I'm not putting up a facade for anyone anymore... mad love and respect taz

[@dariazelek2877]

Fardowsa Rage im here❤

[@MRoesterreicher1]

I can relate as well

[@sophisabelle1155]

Can relate to this especially at the moment. A couple years ago my best friend for 9 years moved 3 hours away so I never got to see her. I was absolutely devastated that I had lost the only true friend I had. I got depressed for the next couple years after that and just felt like I was so alone so I got counselling a couple times but ended up feeling too anxious and not confident enough to talk about myself. At the beginning of last year I finally became closer with a girl in my group and I thought she would be my best friend for a long time. I was finally happy again and I felt wanted. We did everything together and then at the beginning of this year she was made to move schools. I wasn’t as upset because the school is still in the area so I could still see her, but then she got a boyfriend, and new friends (who were super judgemental). I watched her change in a matter of days and soon she never messaged and we began to drift. She lies to me when I try to organise something with her and bitches behind my back. Now I’m back to how I felt when I lost my true friend and it fricken sucks. I highly doubt anyone read this whole thing but it’s so nice to just write stuff down to get it out and listening to taz makes me feel like I’m not the only one that feels this way. It’s refreshing

[@neulkim3550]

thank you taz as always ❤️ i really hate the kind of friendship that keeps me confused, idk if i’m the best friend or the rival/stranger.. yet am so surrounded with those..

[@pragatikeshri3524]

it was good

[@pragatikeshri3524]

its ws totally touched ..nd i really felt happy

[@bts_jins_wifeu5300]

AMRYYYY

[@anadsouza5807]

I would like a one on confused or frustrated type of feelings. One where you dont even know how you feel. Hope you dont mind.....

[@vb8988]

That awkward moments when you want to send this to almost all the people you know

[@simreksidhu6100]

Viyan Bayan haha same

[@bambiplayzx760]

Same

[@julitzakinard5301]

I love your poems! You should really do one about fake family members. Sometimes family the closest people to you and make you feel protected but those are the same people who hurt you and leave you guessing

[@antonio8461]

Julitza Kinard NF???

[@julitzakinard5301]

Yes!

[@katies1652]

the timing of when you posted this was perfect for me

[@liamodonovan3437]

I love your poetry at the moment your favourite poet I would love to be your friend I love you taz

[@Laylaissleeping19]

Liam O Donovan same here

[@shannonlouise7394]

Your work never fails to hit me in the feelings , tysm for being you and doing what you do it has helped me through so much ❤️

[@daydream4078]

Thank you, Taz for making this video! This is the story of my life...

[@nandanisingh7762]

It's not just poetry it's your bravery and guts that made u speak up clarifie the truth. Your are my inspiration .love you ❤❤

[@emilydadzie5173]

Could you please do one on crushes that have ended. I love your poems soo much

[@lindar.6988]

You deserve way more subscribers and all of your videos are very relatable. And I really love your channel.

[@lenyy771]

All her spoken words touches my heart

[@lynavertia]

2 years later and I came here every once in a while. As a reminder. As a heartfelt letter to the heart that bleeds. Thank you, Taz.

[@helz5457]

YOU’RE SO TALENTED

[@Filialunae9]

The way taz speaks every word hits my heart cuz i know I've been there fam... It hurts to be played around... The best thing we all can do is cut off all our fake friends and re start but it's gonna be hard... I seriously love u taz and every poem of urs is so linked to me it speaks my heart thank u💕

[@PencilInkVisions]

I don t have enough words to thank you for everything, for your work, for your poetry, for every video, for your support, for your existence. You helped me more than people who are close to me

[@Cjaiih]

This is like the best thing i’ve ever seen. You took the words right out of my mouth about how i’ve been feeling. I just got out of highschool and i went to 2 different highschools and the whole four years i been looking for friends. Each time I would find someone they were fake asf and i would push myself just to be friends with them. They introduce me to their friend group and i never felt like I belonged. And they talked about me behind my back because I heard them and found out about it. And it was so stressful because I would constantly cry every single day about how I dont fit in. I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety in these four years and it was mainly bc of this friend issue. Seeing your video was just like a relief to me to know that I wasn’t the only person who felt like this or been through that. When I graduated highschool last month I just realized who I was. And told myself that I deserve better and i’m just really happy about this video you posted. You inspire me so much just by being yourself and staying true to your channel❤️ (btw sorry about my spelling errors and stuff I was typing fast just trying to get this out)

[@lollis3178]

Cjaiih same😭🤞🏻I am so glad i am not the only one

[@lilistout4653]

Really felt some of these lines

[@sososoleil]

Can u pls write a poem about toxic mother daughter relationships? It would mean the world to me

[@Lucyroxz]

Sophonie Compas right

[@ally3786]

Listen to perfect by maia mayor

[@vasukigowthaman6603]

Yesssssssssss

[@sarahhoustan5511]

I think she only does poetry based on her experiences...

[@shannonlouise7394]

It’s generally so reassuring that the issues and struggles that many people cannot put into words you express with so much power ❤️ tysm

[@abiboff2986]

This is so good plz do more on anxiety and depression x

[@anjb7444]

this speaks for me so much. thank you, taz. your words always amaze me.

[@c.j.7593]

Thank you for the authenticity you share. Real. Raw. XO.

[@weedfiles8135]

I can't tell you how true the whole room full of people and your alone

[@sohasheikh143]

this is amazing. u r rllllllly inspiring and talented, and i just saw the whole process of this poem.

[@hodaallam9536]

Soha Sheikh و نننظكhjh

[@Nicolebaruela]

really love your poems!

[@chetramgayadin2732]

love this, great inspiration

[@randyfisher7557]

Loved this❤️thanks Tazz🙏

[@sandrasosinska9720]

This video honestly just came at the right time, thank you. 💜💜

[@hailie2135]

Bring back the spoken word. I love it 😭

[@ruthcaidic6584]

Your poems are a true masterpiece. I swear every people in here could feel all your words and relate to it. You made my day and I thank you for that.💙 Keep doing what you want, girl and keep shining💗

[@simonesays7247]

Thx that u made this video everyone is amazing don't worry of what other people think or say about you❤❤

[@ghost.8032]

Taz thank you so much for making this, I could relate so much. It feels so good to know somone else does to

[@shirin1581]

I needed this oh my days, perfect timing. love ya taz xxxx

[@xxqueenofstarbucksxx3988]

A friend in need is a friend indeed

[@yusraa2745]

This was so accurate yet so pure. Every word had so much of dept. ❤

[@Fleur4567]

This is so relatable. It's sad.

[@sayani6805]

so true. so relatable . A constant desire of having a childlike Friendship!

[@rhiannonford9813]

You're the first spoken poet I found on KZbin and inspired me to try it out, so I did. So thank you

[@nanikaaaka]

I have a few "friends" like this and your video made me emotional, but the good thing is that i also have a few real friends and i love and appreciate them so much, im so grateful for them ♥

[@user-wi3yy9ly6k]

This is so relatable right now..

[@kamenielakhan]

Love this poem.

[@dimitradrosou0]

I adore every single one of your poems. I hope you sum them all up in a book someday. So i can have it on my bookshelf, read it all the time and be proud of you♡ You make me feel like I'm not alone. Thank you. I love you.

[@acyl570]

I was waiting for this such a beautiful words from such a beautiful person thank you Taz every one should listen to this and realize it

[@mimilou6845]

OMG Taz, thank you so very much for the therapist link, you did a great favor for me, may god protect you, you helpful soul ❤💕

[@vm6391]

this is so beautiful and truthful ♡♡♡

[@sarahm5593]

She’s amazing.

[@chemistplatinum7282]

I can see the pain in your eyes and can understand by your face

[@marooshaimran2441]

LIKE? I LOOVED IT MAN! I DOWNLOADED IT AND ILL BE LISTENING TO THIS FOR THE NEXT MILLION YEARS EVERYDAY! Thanks for this it spoke highhh levels to me thankyouuu

[@LostintheShadows1234]

Loved your poem! I definitely went through this before, and it made me feel unwanted and alone.

[@the_smull_potato3185]

Why is this so relatable??

[@lifewithlilaandboo]

I really needed this today thank you xx

[@brothernil]

I have been watching your spoken words poetry for a while now and I must say, you have improved alot and this pieace of craft right here, is very deep and powerful! Well done my fellow poetess Taz! 🌹🌹🌹

[@thestreetdisciple3955]

wow your truly AMAZING taz, i really needed this, every WORD hit me...

[@virajpatel9679]

Beautiful Taz. Totally addicted to your videos :)

[@LifeofRiley4]

Say you love me online but never to my face. Omg I can relate to that so much. This is fantastic. ❤️

[@alvidabracewell572]

This made me cry.......it's exactly how I feel

[@williampasley4876]

Thank you. This is real talked this is exactly what going in my life

[@priscillajdiaryofapoet4331]

So true and on point just write whats in your heart i am sure it will touch the intended xx

[@thisdudesam4332]

Love you for this one.

[@julessswl4341]

Thank you so much for this! I felt desperate because I just had a fight with a "friend" before. Your video came at the right time, your poetry is amazing and really inspiring

[@nihed4380]

Just in time 💗 thank you tazzie, this period i just realized how much fake are my friends

[@aaliyahcox8293]

Your words speak truth....

[@raisajahanrichi1376]

Just love you and your words❤

[@nirmalaranabhat3655]

This was so touching!

[@anacchka]

thank you for finally saying this 🙏🙏🙏

[@KelsiSmith16]

How I felt in high school and college. I was surrounded by toxic people and started to ignore my ‘real’ friends but luckily when I realised that I had made a mistake and my new ‘friends’ weren’t my friends at all my real ones were still there ready to pick up the pieces. Thats what true friends are and I’m glad I realised that.

[@shahdmohamed2180]

That's awesome...you really said everything the person wanted to hear and feals that he isn't alone...❤ I'm literally crying now😢👏

[@aliciakay5133]

This hurts because it’s sad how true this is

[@alissadelucia]

I absolutely loved this. 💞

[@adelaide4356]

This was perfect timing Taz, an I really needed that reassurance 😔

[@morgeen3695]

Wow, I homestly had no specific idea how fake friends act and what defines them. this video opened my eyes, thank you.

[@minax2919]

Once again.. mind blown 💙

[@crybabysoapmyfavourite8768]

Subscribed because everything u just said is so relatable your so inspiring

[@laurenczaja3426]

this helps truly..💗

[@lailarachma4451]

thank you so much. your words are beautiful and you inspired me❤

[@imanaisis]

I love your poetry. Ur one of my favourite poets to listen to ur tone is so calming which I like u let me open my eyes 👀 to see the real world which is why I like your poems and poetry 😩💛

[@zainabmejja9936]

When you watched her write the poem!! Well, at least most of it. Through KZbin. Still, I Loved it! The writing process, and of course, the reciting of it! I love it! Taz, you rock! 💕

[@evnas]

Beautifully said.

[@RookieiChan]

😢😢 I'm lost in words... You just said what I feel as well!!! I really like your videos taz! Good luck sweetie!!!!

[@martinab.2596]

thank you so so much, you always help me with your poetry, your words touch me like no other and most importantly they are all so true to me thanks! I love you, keep going

[@XXX-he3rd]

Am I the only one who is feeling this , gosh , this girl needs everything , she needs all the love from all her friends , she's , she is just like a ... angel , i felt in love from the first second i heard her voice , she's cuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuute goosh

[@sophieharding1528]

Your videos are amazing! You help me so much to get through life!!

[@mystiquelou1277]

No nothing' seems real anymore ...friendship, conversations, people everybody has an issue, an agenda an ulterior motive a gain or a simple pleasure of hurting others.. or is it all in our heads ....or maybe that is fake too 🙂

[@paigecarriere9502]

Ahhh I love this!!

[@ogeym9316]

Exactly what I feel at the moment, you inspire me to write and hey I find alot of similarities between you and I so to see you strong makes me know I can be strong too .

[@demilover3664]

You are really inspiring

[@themilioxperience2427]

Amazing work young lady! I absolutely appreciate greatly your piece it hits so home I'm sure for so many of us!