Nevv - Fake Smiles (One Take)

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[@CoNiGMa]

I couldn't find the lyrics anywhere online. So, I took the time to listen and write them down for others. NEVV - FAKE SMILES VERSE 1: I... used to drink until the memories of us would fade. Stupid how I thought that that's the way that I would change. I could move mountains, but you're standing in my way. Laughter's the best medicine. The smiles ease the pain, but these fake smiles got me lashin' out and sayin' things I shouldn't say Got me burnin' bridges down I worked so hard to walk across. Got me in my feelings. Now my peers use to manipulate me with hopes to watch me slip and watch me fall but, look at me now! Look at the features, and look at the crowds! Look at the people who spoke out my name with the foulest intention who now put a foot in their mouth! Say I play victim, 'cause I cut 'em off like a hangnail. Now it's ironic. They're pointing a finger at me. I'm the one they're talkin about! CHORUS: Oh Lord! Got these fake smiles around me every day now. Got these people talkin' 'bout me. What they say is foul. Sometimes, the people that you take a bullet for are the ones that got you aimed down. Oh Lord! Got these fake smiles around me every day now. Got these people talkin' 'bout me. What they say is foul. Sometimes, the people that you take a bullet for are the ones that got you aimed down. VERSE 2: I... used to write until the memories of us were gone. Crazy how I thought that that's the way that I move on. Wounds are bound to heal, but remains are all these scars. If laughter's the best medicine, then my smile's not too strong. 'Cause these fake smiles surround me. They empower all my guilt, but I wear my mistakes proudly, like I'm Captain with his shield, and to say I run from problems is like sayin' I don't feel. I just choose to drop these people who exacerbate my will! VERSE 3: You're unsatisfied with life, so you just cling to mine! You put all these walls up, and to me you're just a glass house I can see inside. Funny how your girl says I'm the bad guy, when the truth is, she don't know the man she sleeps beside. Please advise, that I... took a step back to redifine who's the priority versus who tortures my peace of mind. I'm not avoiding things. I just make choices that you don't agree with, but honestly, I am just done with your ego and tryin' to feed it. If life is a journey that we design, I get the privelege who joins me, who gets to see it! CHORUS: Oh Lord! Got these fake smiles around me every day now. Got these people talkin' 'bout me. What they say is foul. Sometimes, the people that you take a bullet for are the ones that got you aimed down. Oh Lord! Got these fake smiles around me every day now. Got these people talkin' 'bout me. What they say is foul. Sometimes, the people that you take a bullet for are the ones that got you aimed down. VERSE 4: Why explain myself, when your goal is to misunderstand me? Why go so in depth over feelin's you keep devaluing? Why should I waste my breath on this message that you keep doubting? And, why should I hear you out when your judgement is more than cloudy? It's flawed,... broke, and fraudulent, lost... It's always caught up in women how much that this or that cost. I put my life in this music. I put my life in my palm. You put your life in that bottle, then pinned it up right on that Instagram wall. VERSE 5: See, all these fake smiles got me livin' less than lucid while I read between the lines. Got me walkin' straight and narrow, but I'm speakin' out of spite. Got me hearin' such an earful. I'm the man that you don't like. All I ask is that you please make up your mind! 'Cause, when I was the drunk, all you did was look down on me. Then I got sober and cleaned up my act. Now you laugh at me, talkin' sarcastically, gossip our casualties, scoff and take jabs at me, when I'm not there. Prayin' for days I fall off, no one catches me, taxin' my patience, and taxin' my sanity. I am so sick of these fake smiles that keep surroundin' me! CHORUS: Oh Lord! Got these fake smiles around me every day now. Got these people talkin' 'bout me. What they say is foul. Sometimes, the people that you take a bullet for are the ones that got you aimed down. Oh Lord! Got these fake smiles around me every day now. Got these people talkin' 'bout me. What they say is foul. Sometimes, the people that you take a bullet for are the ones that got you aimed down. Oh Lord! Got these fake smiles around me every day now. Got these people talkin' 'bout me. What they say is foul. Sometimes, the people that you take a bullet for are the ones that got you aimed down...

[@dylrbrus8025]

Thank you

[@kurtkron396]

There's a special place in Heaven for people like you

[@angeleyes2941]

Thank you for taking your time and doing that!

[@h.mariet.2210]

Thank you

[@amanda-mannigoss907]

Thank You! 💕

[@claremondeofthedarkhorses6101]

It amazes me that at 56 years old the music of the younger generation teaches and touches me so much. Thank you young man....I see a bright future for you!

[@maureenleinen5396]

Me 2..I'm 53 and the younger generation has sooo much talent and true real meanings in EVERYTHING they do or say!! Thank you for making me see and feel with a clearer conscience 💕🖤💕🖤💕

[@therealnevv]

Thank you so much for the support 🙏

[@maureenleinen5396]

@@therealnevv 💕welcome 💕

[@cRaZySillyLife]

50 here and feel the same way

[@corruptionism]

Check out a couple of my tracks

[@iamCloudMichael]

Just came from tiktok.... like literally moments ago because I was captivated. This is deep 🎉🎉🎉

[@shr3kH3h]

I always listen to this song when I cry

[@AceEquality]

Wow... I haven't felt this emotional, since the first time I heard NF. Damn, you've blown me away, man. Glad I'm here early for the journey. Keep it up!

[@loriverga8657]

Yesssss!!!

[@Meganb1286]

Agreed in every possible way. I’m so glad I found him before he blows up! This touches me in such a serious way

[@unideath290]

This man honestly deserves your subscription. This song's been out for a long time. Brother has less than 30k followers. Let's change that. Btw, a song with over a million views... Deserves a shout out. Good shit Nevv

[@douglasrivera2257]

Hey. Your lyrics have unlocked a place in my trauma that I locked away and you've helped me step towards healing. Thank you

[@Newbiix]

Tiktok is a huge way of promoting talent. This dude went hard on this! Lyrically amazing.

[@kendalldixon-calhoun6546]

We need artists like you to say the things we struggle with that we can't put into words ourself. We need artists that talk about the real things in life. Thank you!!!!

[@himforever2009]

Tictok is definitely a great platform! Sooooo glad I got lucky enough to come across you and this beautiful song 🎧 ❤

[@dognamedpog]

Yep legit can’t wait to stream this on Spotify soon

[@shayirvin5745]

Same here!!

[@PriyankaSingh-rb3bn]

Indeed very meaningful and beautiful song

[@reginaharding9855]

I agree

[@rockstarlink723]

Same

[@nicolemorace4818]

I can’t count how many times I’ve listened to this and “Patterns.” I won sole custody of my kids today and a permanent restraining order in about 30 minutes in a courtroom after fighting for our lives for the last 10 years…in and out of court every couple of months for the last 2 years. Today officially began my “no more” stage. You are incredibly talented I hope you heal from the ones you should be freed from!

[@mandypollak8286]

I am so happy for you. I had a custody hearing yesterday and I had failed to respond to his declaration so the judge ordered in his favor but only temporarily till March. So there is a small hope. I have to grow stronger but the pain is so deep revisiting the memories that I am paralyze in put it down into words.

[@kyraphillips6819]

I got chills reading this comment, I am so proud of you 💪

[@Maria-je8fe]

I'm so happy for you and your babies❤️ I can relate so much. Us parents will do anything to protect our babies.

[@callumowens7191]

Really pleased for u xx

[@kristinamendenhall3739]

Fake smiles = Fake life

[@genesis530]

I'm an addict in early sobriety in a halfway house. This song was thrown in our group chat and we're all in love with it. This song hits home really hard. The harder I try and get back the more people get their underhanded claws in. It's like once your get somewhere and are really working on yourself they are running out of things to hate on and have to dig harder on you for your past. Us ladies here at the house are going to pull through all the bullshitand come out on the other side stronger than addiction and get back the real smiles instead of the fake ones. 💛❤💚

[@jesilynsylvia9665]

I wish you success on your journey forward in sobriety!

[@kellymccracken5437]

Wish u luck also dax song depression hits amazing 2 xx

[@BenSosaPD]

Actually the voice matches the song perfectly

[@jovii3879]

🤯🤯🤯 on repeat for about a week

[@petertope3029]

Can't get enough of this and patterns unreal man

[@jiggywatts15]

Keep speaking for the ones that can't amazing work my guy 💯

[@noeljones4166]

I love your voice and your words ❤

[@stephthomas2247]

This song needs to hit the radios already. Props Nevv.

[@playmaker7777]

He is white so it's going to be hard for hip-hop labels to accept him

[@amon6951]

I know i'm a year late but omg m totally loving this song. Its like you wrote my whole life right there !! ❤❤

[@tiffanijahnke6688]

I'm not on tik tok - but a friend sent this to me yesterday and I can't stop listening to it. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 amazing.. so fuggin talented man 🙏✨️

[@artdeleon71]

I hear a lot of NF in his flow. But I don’t want to take away from how great this is. Glad I found this song!

[@therealnevv]

NF is a big inspiration so thank you 🙏🏻 appreciate the support

[@fullyloadedskitzo9843]

Songs by always good

[@daisymazyprzybylski2776]

This song gave me chills in my soul, you rapped how I feel about my family ever since my mom passed away in November. You should write a rap bout grief man, your words are poetic and hit deep, you sir are gonna be a game changer in the industry 🤙 I'm obsessed with your music man fr

[@Meganb1286]

If he raps about grief I know I’m gonna cry as I’m going thru that. This song makes me cry I cannot wait for the next.

[@dalton6578]

I absolutely love this song, I listen to it at least once day day! It's absolutely my favorite song that is true in every way.

[@pooolare2337]

Goosebumps!

[@faithamber596]

Realest song ever written

[@laurahell]

This is one of those songs that hits different & feels like it's the first time you've heard it no matter how many times you listen to it Thanks for making this 🎶💜🎧💜🎶

[@AlyssaandJerrod]

This is so powerful. I’m so thankful TikTok led me to your music!!

[@justinwallace2133]

tiktok got me here also. awsome song

[@Meganb1286]

Same and it helped me get thru a truly horrible emotional day. I’m all in on this man can’t wait for more.

[@01Heamaster10]

I needed this song

[@tomharkins1608]

Gotta thank TIcTok for finding this one, currently in the fight of sobriety and need more music like this.

[@shaunparker9353]

Just found this on tic, went here to see comments, seen yours! Hope your doing good. Keep pushing, this world needs you!

[@chancesigmon95]

This song speaks my life. Keep killing it bro 🔥

[@Sarah-fn4oy]

Awesome discovery. Another new fan who will be playing next to NF.

[@taylorjacobs4451]

Man your music really hits home! Appreciate you man keep it up.

[@jeffreycohan6548]

Just found you via Spotify. Subscribed immediately

[@user-vy6ug9cb2k]

Real shit 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lewiswroe4586]

so relatable

[@deemarauctions]

I love this! 64yr old recovered cocaine addict. These words hit just right. Ty ❤️

[@desertfox8791]

Bro I appreciate the music. The reality of my situation is….im bout to take my life. And ive never felt so alone in my life… good luck to all the men out there struggling

[@Reilly-bf2ys]

Ay bro don’t do it bro we’re get through it I myself don’t know what it’s like since I’m 10 but man just don’t take your life it will get better try going to therapy get someone to talk to

[@andrealbertvonwielligh]

🔥 🔥 🔥

[@websternation7750]

Dam hit hard I feel like this way so much😢

[@johnallancandilada2829]

The second NF ❤️🔥

[@JadenReilly_official]

Dang. What a good song.

[@etlogic476]

Since this song dropped I been listening to this on repeat all day cuz it’s so true and how I feel rn

[@brysonrios-jb8sb]

So true😭

[@lordcedrickvillareal2479]

Yeah 👌

[@Infantryvet156th]

Damn this guy is better than alot of known rappers.

[@tns1992at]

ABSOLUTELY!!

[@kainevincent244]

So much pain is behind these lyrics an I can feel all the feelings 💕

[@chelseamazzoli5205]

I love you Nevv. You’re an inspiration. Listen to you every day.

[@jewelpoteat4238]

I’m not much of a person who cries but wow this song hit deep. Everybody around me just keeps dying but everyone just keeps smiling like life never changed but inside of me I’ve been dying.

[@therealnevv]

I appreciate you sharing this, and hope the song can help you through it all 🙏

[@jewelpoteat4238]

It does. Thank you for your understanding. I feel a lil less alone Knowing somebody else feels the way I do and can word it perfectly.

[@christianmarlen]

Hey brother, I'm currently in school for business and marketing with a focus in music. This song is exactly why im getting into the music biz, because i wanted to help people but also make money while im doing it for my little girl. Music saved my life when i was on the verge of suicide a song played and it took me home for even just a moment. What your doing matters and helps people even just for a split second. Keep it up maybe 1 day i can manage you 😉

[@wvangel5629]

Just found u on my feed , glad i did man, i like the ones that speak truth and facts in there music, and u do !!! 💯💯💯

[@kyraphillips6819]

This song was everything I needed after the last few years. I can't wait to see where you go in life, I'll be here for the ride 🙌

[@whiskeymike666]

So much respect an appreciation to you sir! I jus discovered yet another amazing talented artist. Thank you‼️🖤

[@nicholasarnold9825]

Brother I really haven't felt emotion like this from a song in a LONG time! Its literally bleeding through the mike. Felt the same thing when I first heard Em's "Rock Bottom", Pac's "Changes", Johnny Cash's "Hurt", and Lennon's "Imagine"

[@chrisktackett9141]

I absolutely love this man's music. I heard a clip on a Facebook reel and went searching and I got way more than I expected. This is what true raw talent sounds like. AMAZING MUSIC 🎶. I feel blessed to have found this artist ❣️ NEVER stop making music Young Man. A breath of fresh air in this mumble rap generation. 🙌🤍😇

[@Baggynutz]

How have this not blown up yet?? absolute Fire!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TananJess]

I know it's crazy to me this deserves way more attention.

[@MrBiker0710]

some straight NF ripppppp

[@savannahlogan1451]

Came across this song on a Facebook reel. It was just a snippet and I was praying there was a whole song. I've got it on repeat on my spotify currently. Can't wait to listen to more of your music just gotta get my hyperfixation fix of this song first. I'm a little over 5 months sober from alcohol. I love when I find a song that says what I can't manage to put into words. Fucking tired of being surrounded by fake smiles.

[@connie4929]

Me too ✌️

[@ashleighsmith4640]

How are you not all over the place yet...?? This song hits sooo hard.. love it.. you're amazing my guy..

[@yourblazed4203]

This song will be on repeat for a while 💯💯🔥

[@wvangel5629]

This song speaks straight Truth and facts, great job dude !!!! 💯💯💯💯❤️❤️

[@BrettHollandTheJourney]

Man this song really just pulled me out of a mental funk. Love your stuff man!

[@therealnevv]

Love to hear that - I appreciate the support!

[@Meganb1286]

I’m having a really shitty day emotionally and I found this future legend and I feel so much better. There’s so much pain we all have and hearing this just reminds me we’re not alone.

[@timwilson6584]

It really says whos there for you and not big difference when you sit back and see for aure thank you bro ❤❤

[@bigtymeplayerx]

DAMN!!! I haven't heard a song this 🔥 in a long time.

[@Reann1510]

Still love it💜

[@FixItFrench]

This song is a banger bro! Been jamming this in the shop for weeks. My wife is tired of me singing: "Got these Fake smiles around me everyday now" 🤣🔥🔥

[@NellieWotton]

Your lyrics have me feel for you❤️ wish I would have seen you sooner though ilysmmm

[@ninedaniel8626]

This song hit me hard to my heart, my ex gossip about me and put a fake smile fake love and talk behind my back this song gives me strength 💪

[@user-bz7cm3xn3v]

I don't know how you come up with a song that is about my life but this is the one thank you

[@VampiresOnly69]

I love this song I don't need tic TOC for it I found it on my own for how I feel I search my own feelings!

[@jasterable]

Oh lordd

[@jennysarles244]

I'm 41 and I've learned you can not trust anyone

[@brandypieratt7564]

Isn't it sad?

[@chancesigmon95]

Bro this is 🔥🔥🔥 & I can relate so much. Keep killing it on the 🎤 bro

[@user-qj5fw2jd5y]

Aye bro i met you at victory, just wanna let u know im a fan bro u killed it

[@perfectlyimperfect_8528]

This song. This man. His voice. It just hits different. 💕💕

[@raymondbubolz3853]

Dude great song!!!

[@marklapham2262]

Man this song gets me so hyped I'm ready to take on the world

[@laminiticreaction8824]

This guy is amazing. So fresh out the box! You’re gonna blow up. The way you use lyrics, your flow, the energy! You’re pouring your soul. Wowza!

[@hatersrmymotive]

Ooo fake smiles

[@ShawnWeichselbaumer]

Pure poetry.

[@user-bl5iy4bz1m]

Bro is speaking for us that are going through it! Keep it up

[@karonamarousek4240]

I used to drink until the memories of us would fade Stupid how I thought that that's the way that I would change I can move mountains but you're standing in my way Laughters the best medicine and smiles ease the pain but theses fake smiles Got me lashing out and saying things I shouldn't say Got me burning bridges down that were so hard to walk across Got me in my feelings now my peers use to manipulate Me with hopes to watch me slip and watch me fall But look at me now Look at the features and look at the crowds Look at the people who spoke on my name with the foulest intention Who now put a foot in their mouth Say I play victim cause I cut them off like a hang nail now it's ironic Cause they point the finger at me I'm the one who they're talking about Oh lord Got these fake smiles around me everyday now Got these people talking bout me what they say's foul Sometimes the people that you'd take a bullet for are the ones That got you aimed down Oh lord Got these fake smiles around me everyday now Got these people talking bout me what they say's foul Sometimes the people that you'd take a bullet for are the ones That got you aimed down I used to write until the memories of us were gone Crazy how I thought that that's the way that Id move on Wounds are bound to heal but remains are all these scars If laughter's the best medicine then my smile's not too strong Cause these fake smiles surround me they empower all my guilt But I wear mistakes proudly like I'm captain with his shield And to say I run from problems is like saying I don't feel I just chose to drop these people who exacerbate my will You're unsatisfied with life so you just cling to mine You put all these walls up but to me you're just a glass house I can see inside Funny how your girl says I'm the bad guy When the truth is she don't know the man she sleeps beside Please advise that I took a step back to redefine Who's a priority versus who's tortures my peace of mind I'm not avoiding things I just made choices that you don't agree with But honestly I am just done with your ego and trying to feed it If life is a journey that we design I get the privilege who joins me who gets to see it Oh lord Got these fake smiles around me everyday now Got these people talking bout me what they say's foul Sometimes the people that you'd take a bullet for are the ones That got you aimed down Oh lord Got these fake smiles around me everyday now Got these people talking bout me what they say's foul Sometimes the people that you'd take a bullet for are the ones That got you aimed down Why explain myself when your goal's to misunderstand me Why go so in depth over feelings you keep devaluing Why should I waste my breath on this message that you keep doubting And why should I hear you out when your judgement is more than cloudy It's flawed broken fraudulent lost It's always caught up in women how much that this or that cost's I put my life in this music I put my life in my palm Your put your life in that bottle then pin up right on your instagram wall See all these fakes smile Got me living less allusive while I read between the lines Got me walking straight narrow but I'm speaking out spite Got me hearing such an earful I'm the man that you don't like All I ask is that you please make up your mind Cause when I was drunk all you did was look down on me Then I got sober and cleaned up my act now you laugh at me Talking sarcastically Gossip all causally Scoff and take jabs at me when I'm not there Praying for days I fall off no one catches me Taxing my patience and taxing my sanity I am so sick of these fake smiles that keep surrounding me Oh lord Got these fake smiles around me everyday now Got these people talking bout me what they say's foul Sometimes the people that you'd take a bullet for are the ones That got you aimed down Oh lord Got these fake smiles around me everyday now Got these people talking bout me what they say's foul Sometimes the people that you'd take a bullet for are the ones That got you aimed down Oh lord I got these fake smiles around me everyday now Got these people talking bout me what they say's foul Sometimes the people that you'd take a bullet for are the ones That got you aimed down

[@arianamooon]

This is a HiT 💫❣️

[@BIG_V22]

I feel that shady people facts 💯 %

[@joshwilliams2938]

Every Single. Word. I'm a fan for life. Thank you.

[@hamsterarmy5519]

Your words in this song are sheer Lyrical Genius.

[@MiguelMartinez-wk2km]

Thank you for this song.

[@yasmeenkhan2957]

so real

[@annakoch4334]

Literally OBSESSED with this song. Been listening to it on repeat all day

[@dirtyd8888]

First time hearing this this 🔥

[@jeremybell6847]

Yyyyyyeeeeeesssss 3 yrs an counting homie NA/AA ❤

[@ro-m_musiq4200]

This Guy is a motivation

[@darkwishwillow136]

This is going on multiple playlists. I discovered you earlier this morning and man, I just have to say thank you.

[@badge-screams2916]

Same and now I’m looking for all your music. I feel all your lyrics in my soul

[@dominiquejohnson126]

" LIFE is a tragic comedy " ...your words are beautiful just like the sincerity and conviction in your voice!! Keep talking the "TRUTH "...I feel truly blessed to have heard this song and found out about you...

[@therealnevv]

🙏 Thank you for the support!

[@rachellelamont2404]

Alive another day thank u

[@alanmolina-xf3fl]

🙏🙏🙏🙏 you’re music has helped me so much..thanks 🙏🙏🙏

[@cherylevans4401]

This is my go to song. I have to at least listen to it twice a day. His music is awesome. I hope he keeps it up.❤

[@ellahowser]

This is real shit I feel this so much

[@daniellerenee8839]

This song 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💯 exactly what's been missing.

[@cRaZySillyLife]

Straight up love how real and relatable your lyrics are. Came across pieces of your songs on tiktok...thankful for that and my desire to search and find you here.

[@scollinsgraphics]

I’m in love with this one. So much truth here.

[@bhamthelyricist5723]

I am sitting here at 466 days sober from drugs and alcohol. Just hearing this song/guy for the first time... real recognize real my brother... this shit SNAPS... I needed this one today...