phony (English Cover)【Will Stetson】「フォニイ」

A song about an identity crisis.
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Credits:
Original: ‪@tsumiki_NOMELONNOLEMON‬ ( • フォニイ / phony - kafu [オ... )
Vocals: Will Stetson
Lyrics: ‪@sayriris‬
Mix: Dictate
Arrangement: ‪@flyingbacon1997‬
Art: Aeriselle
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Lyrics:
They say flowers fade and their beauty can’t be weighed with flowers so fake
It’s all because the way things are made live on lies that fabricate
Antipathy world
I’ll raise, right away, my umbrella that will shade my body from rain
Now dampened by the pain, can’t escape, here my bangs and heart remain
All the trouble I face
Before I knew, it withers way too soon, that one word that rings true
And now, a fruit will bloom in my heart I can’t move
Within the mirror’s sight, there’s a painting inside
A sign of “makeup” lighting the loss in my life
Papapparapappararappappa
Let’s play this game where we count the riddles that we made
Tatattaratattararattatta
Why stay, why stay in this place and dance the night away?
I just can’t see the simple things I can’t keep
What am I supposed to be?
Shaken by the hand of night, it seems, stirring in a dream, like your love for me
(It’s leaving, it’s leaving)
I would cry and weep without a “bye” as I grieve
Phony, phony, phony
Still tangled up in lies, I see I’m just a fake, phony
Antipathy world
Before I knew, the sky, so very blue, joined an ugly old tune
My colored view of you breaks away what you do
Within the mirror’s sight, there, I’m missing inside
There lies a “fake” that’s hiding the truth they can’t find
I say, why live and stay where everybody craves that thing known as love that will only bring us pain?
I play and swim today as I am left behind in every way by the train
So dance the night away and
Papparapappararappappa
We meant pretense as we sang with riddles in the end
Tatattaratattararattatta
Why then, why then does it hurt so much right here again?
I just can’t change the days I only feel pain
I can’t escape this wave of limitless rain
I would cry and weep without a “bye” as I grieve
Phony, phony, phony
Still tangled up in lies, I see you leave
I just can’t see the simple things I can’t keep
What am I supposed to be?
Shaken by the hand of night, it seems, stirring in a dream, like your love for me
(It’s leaving, it’s leaving)
I will sigh and breathe a little “bye” as I grieve
Phony, phony, phony
Still tangled up in lies, I see I’m just a fake, phony
Just flowers that deceive, they keep this secret, fake, phony

[@willstetson]

I FINALLY FINISHED PHONY!! huge banger for my birthday this year. enjoy!! c: if tsumiki sees this ily make sure to stream this on spotify!!!!! distrokid.com/hyperfollow/willstetson/phony follow me on twitter if u would like to know how im doing!! twitter.com/willstetson

[@jamozi_omega]

I love you! Your voice is very cool!!!!

[@beans9288]

wooooo happy birthday!!!!!! hope you have a great day :)

[@Taku.l]

Happy birthday man! I was waiting for this cover and by the previews, it sounds AMAZING!

[@monroewolf]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILL!!!!

[@winterruby9357]

Yooo happy birthday mate mines tomorrow lol

[@Kariyu101]

If Will Stetson ain't playing at my funeral I'll get up from my coffin and put it on myself

[@leati727]

LMAO

[@kotuhextra]

glad someone said it.

[@Nurse_T]

I miss Dragonite.

[@ScroogeKamaziMD]

If will stetson ain't do the Grisaia no Kajitsu cover for the dub version

[@abdul-hadisoofi9908]

ill do it for you

[@schwiiiuwu]

our will stetson so talented

[@Kariyu101]

hey schwiii nice editing.!!

[@jimmieadams]

But the will stetson in the multiverse isn't

[@FaustHaidee]

@@jimmieadams I can prove this is true, at least in my universe

[@valfodryonsirius7698]

Not just talented, but skilledddd It takes hella practice to pull off what he does

[@jimmieadams]

@@FaustHaidee oh yea ill be talking to dr.strange lol

[@ThatEntityGirl]

HE KEPT THE MALE AND FEMALE SYMBOL IN THE INTRO UNLIKE EVERY OTHER COVER OF PHONY! WE STAN WILL STETSON

[@retro_geometry6050]

also called the intersex symbol :]

[@ThatEntityGirl]

@@retro_geometry6050 intersex rights are human rights :3

[@poransuki8203]

@@retro_geometry6050 isn't it the sex symbol?

[@justmyego]

I though that's unisex symbol

[@A_FantaEnthusiast]

@@justmyego (edit: apparently it can be both and the O is the flag and not symbol, stroked my ego a lil' too hard)

[@thehedgehog8670]

Your voice is so cool! It surprises me that you express almost everything of a song with simple words like “identity crisis.” I feel satisfaction with that every time. You're so smart😆

[@willstetson]

glad you enjoy!! the taglines have always been fun to come up with lmao

[@socknabof6288]

"A simple word like "identity crisis""

[@octo9086]

@@socknabof6288 my favorite word

[@SwapBerry]

​@@socknabof6288The best word

[@Rivergames-qh6sh]

@@socknabof6288 yes, word

[@sayriris]

happy birthday will!! this cover is INSANE omfg thank you sm for using my lyrics 💙💙 you rlly gave us this gift even tho it’s your birthday 😭😭

[@seafoamsiren]

yoooo I was so excited to find out you did the lyrics! nice work!

[@oo_atlas_oo]

Love the lyrics! Truly amazing work!

[@bestpenissucker]

Damn your cover is really nice too

[@neru7077]

Wow…. I've never heard such easy-to-understand English. It's too cool. I like this person's way of singing

[@ThisIsSendingMeProject]

you should check out Rachie too!~

[@Azukano]

This is so damn good 😤

[@kansas0606]

I honestly love it when I know some of the Japanese lyrics, and when I sing along in Japanese the words rhyme in English. I don’t you about you guys, but that just makes the entire experience more satisfying for me 😌

[@kakaiyu]

Yup

[@ayasemayoi]

MAYOI PFP !!!!

[@astrayeus7925]

You're such a god. I've listened to this song so much I got bored of new covers. But THIS SHIT GOES SO HARD DUDE HOLY FUCK AND THE FIRST ORIGINAL ART ON THE CHANNEL CAN WE CELEBRATE THAT?!!?!?!!?

[@willstetson]

hell yea!! give your thanks to the wonderful Aeriselle :D

[@kvuvccuc]

@@willstetson Hey Will? What’s your favourite thing? *because we must do the deed*

[@bennet2315]

YES YES WE CAN

[@rscam0]

@@kvuvccuc AYOOOOOOOOOO

[@user-hb7ww6jw4v]

​@@willstetson can you give me a shout out

[@Chrizeight]

Anyone in 2024??

[@dskm9255]

I’m tangled up in Will Stetson covers, did a school assignment on his songs just last week lol

[@Dimond2196]

Can't stop listening to will I'm drawing at the moment

[@Chrizeight]

​@@Dimond2196 ikr??

[@Kqetzy]

Legit the reason why i lovw music

[@fauxhuman0]

o/

[@user-zf8zd1kg1f]

待ってました！格好いいアレンジと安定の美声。

[@user-iz6wh4gn3d]

日本語でコメントする猛者がいたのに驚き だがそれに関しては同意見

[@elanalaughter4121]

The “what am I supposed to be” is so powerful I love this cover it makes me feel safe

[@playroomworks6640]

Like your love for me(ライ(ク)ヨーラブフォーミー)と愛のように(あいのよおに)英語と日本語の間で意味を通しながらほぼ完ぺきに韻踏んでるの流石に鳥肌立つ。

[@Arucaholix]

めちゃくちゃかっこいいアレンジ！ 応援してます

[@shadowwwwwwwwwww]

very minor hot take: one of the only covers of phony that i've heard that had a satisfying progression for the "PHONY, PHONY, PHONYYY!" towards the end.

[@ORESTIA617]

Bro the “like your love for me” gives me chills everytime.. Will this is just Awesome! Well done!!

[@mauricioaguilar7227]

Phony is such a powerfull song to sing and so hearing Will that has a tremendous singing voice do a cover of this is a absolute blessing to my ears. Thanks Will for another of you total banger covers that i will keep on repeat all day. o7

[@wchle1182]

One word to describe this UNDERRATED Edit: I dont know how to put this into words but ever since i found this cover its been an ear worm for me for the past few weeks the music is just amazing and i can feel that will put effort in every one of his cover. In a nutshell,I love it

[@wchle1182]

Omg will tysm for the heart

[@willstetson]

@@wchle1182 np man :3

[@Chrizeight]

Omg will thx to replying on this nice mans reply on you giving him a heart!

[@---ci6vv]

As a person that loves Phony (I’m japanese) and being able to speak English fluently, this is really beautiful, your also amazing at singing. Your epic ✨✨ keep up the good work!!

[@generic_account8252]

When someone who learns your birth language and probably can speak better then you: .-.

[@---ci6vv]

@@generic_account8252 i mean, isnt that obvious..?

[@generic_account8252]

@@---ci6vv I was making a joke how people from countries that don't have English as the most common language like England and America have many many many people who learn the language and then speak it better then the people who literally grow up with it

[@luckylucii262]

Sayri, Dictate, and KiAme did such wonderful jobs with really making this song pop, this was amazingly done both technically and artistically, everyone involved should be super proud!! Happy birthday Will!!! This is def going on every playlist >:D

[@whiteyoshibros]

The delivery of "I say, why live and stay where everybody craves that thing known as love that will only bring us pain?" Along with the piano riffs in the background is just so incredibly satisfying to hear can't stop replaying it. 1:49

[@Ary8777]

Just heard the preview on Spotify, this is going to be a certified BANGER

[@peoniibud]

I’ve been wanting a phony cover for so long, this is more than I could’ve ever expected! As soon as you started singing, I got literal chills all over my body :0

[@margarethavens6268]

Not me listening to this for the 4536th time 💀💀💀💀

[@limpweasel9014]

You're so real for this

[@calamitydragon9395]

Rookie numbers

[@hieutran-tw2yp]

Is this for real?

[@derpkipper]

Same gurl same!! Me tooooo ❤

[@derpkipper]

​@hieutran-tw2yp why not lol ;p

[@Cyrame]

what a BANGER cover and such an amazing music video to match!

[@Fullface]

うああ…Will Stetsonさん、ずっと前からあなたの作品は見させていただいてましたが、今回の作品は今までの中でも一二を争うほどに好きです。 ただ直訳したわけでなく、かといって原曲の雰囲気を壊さない翻訳と、圧倒的な歌唱力を持つ貴方が本当に大好きです、そして貴方の体調が良くなることを心より願っています。

[@j_akuma8661]

Lyrics: They say flowers face and their beauty can't be weighed with flowers so fake It's all because the way things are made live on lies that fabricate Antipathy world I'll raise, right away, my umbrella that will shade my body from rain Now dampened by the pain, can't escape, here my bangs and heart remain All the trouble I face Before I knew, it withers way too soon, that one word that rings true And now, a fruit will bloom in my heart, I can't move Within the mirror's sight, there's a painting inside A sign of "makeup" lighting the loss in my life Papapparapappararappappa Let's play this game Where we count the riddles that we made Tatattaratattararattatta Why stay? Why stay? In this place and dance the night away? I just can't see the simple things I can't keep What am I supposed to be? Shaken by the hand of night, it seems stirring in a dream Like your love for me (It's leaving, it's leaving) I would cry and weep without a "bye" as I grieve Phony phony phony Still tangled up in lies, I see I'm just a fake, phony Antipathy world Before I knew, the sky, so very blue, joined an ugly old tune My colored view of you breaks away what you do Within the mirror's sight, there, I'm missing inside There lies a "fake" that's hiding the truth they can't find I say, why live and stay Where everybody craves that thing known as love that will only bring us pain? I play and swim today As I am left behind in every way by the train So dance the night away and Papapparapappararappappa We meant pretense As we sang with riddles in the end Tatattaratattararattatta Why then, why then Does it hurt so much right here again? I just can't change the days I only feel pain I can't escape this wave of limitless rain I would cry and weep without a "bye" as I grieve Phony phony phony Still tangled up in lies, I see you leave I just can't see the simple things I can't keep What am I supposed to be? Shaken by the hand of night, it seems stirring in a dream Like your love for me (It's leaving, it's leaving) I would cry and weep without a "bye" as I grieve Phony phony phony Still tangled up in lies, I see I'm just a fake, phony Antipathy world Just flowers that deceive, they keep this secret, fake, phony

[@time_to_rui-n_your_life]

Damn. The dedication. Very impressive.

[@MizukiAkiyama99]

@@time_to_rui-n_your_life hi rui

[@time_to_rui-n_your_life]

​@@MizukiAkiyama99I'm honored

[@MizukiAkiyama99]

@@time_to_rui-n_your_life

[@onigokira]

Actually in the end hes says sigh instead of cry but great work!!

[@user-ht6kl6ny9g]

リピートしまくってる…。 フォニイって歌詞訳すの難しそうなのに、英訳素敵すぎん？ 本家も好きだけど、こっちも好き～！

[@mihiromiki-maestbritishsid5978]

韻さえ踏めれば、細かいこと気にしてない。と想うんよ。 サカモトナインさんの上を向いてwalkingとすき焼き 内容を確認いたしますと、すき焼きは、恋愛ソングに成ってるの。オリジナルに無いくらい過剰ナまで。

[@paddyDeeful]

I’ve heard a bunch of female Japanese covers but this gave me chills. Powerful charm in his voice!

[@ponzu__shirodashi]

日本人だけどWillさんのカバー(me singing)大好きで、定期的に聴きに来てます！！ 翻訳にも原曲へのリスペクトがあってとても好感が持てるし、普段聴いている曲が英語だと勉強にもなるし、ずっと大好きです！！応援してます！！

[@j33ly48]

Cool! I’m English and I really enjoy listening to the Japanese version and trying to sing along to it! It’s probably really broken though ╮༼ • ʖ̯ • ༽╭

[@Jacobturtle]

We met, Pretense That line hit hard

[@Fiishybonez]

Will Stetson > anyone else

[@captainbacon1490]

please tell i am not the only one who prefer the english cover

[@toastebagel2985]

you're not the only one lol

[@simply5cents]

Not at all man, Will's voice is too good to pass up :>

[@pbsandwitch]

Yessir

[@sankoakakimi1049]

Then I will tell you you’re not the only one :>

[@lake1892]

本当に外れがないんや…最高です。

[@CorruptedGamingStudios-cw4ej]

Oh ye your one of the top 3 music tubers on my list of favorites

[@Tsutaneri]

日本語だけじゃなくて英語でも歌いたくて練習してる I love this and listen to it every day to sing PHONY in English, not only in Japanese. I love your PHONY, Will Stetson!!!

[@user-us3sr1wz8h]

待ってました！ 大好きなWillさんと大好きな曲=最高です😇🙏 そして相変わらず巻き舌上手すぎます👏👏👏👏👏

[@Kaaruma]

He's dropping us gifts on his birthday, I love this cover. Keep up the amazing work Will!

[@GameXplode]

I agree

[@Kaaruma]

TRUE

[@turtlelordzer0595]

I have been listening to this cover on loop, it is so good!

[@iro6549]

やっぱり最高でした…🥲なんでこんな綺麗さを保ったまま勢いのあるカッコイイな声出るんだろう…

[@MIDORI_YAMA042]

このMVのwillさんかっこよすぎて好き

[@roadtriiip]

i love your clear respect for the original japanese lyrics and the way they're sung♡ it makes your covers so much better

[@siderealstar3179]

This cover is so amazing!!! Still can’t get over how good your vocals are! Happy Birthday as well!

[@graymelancholic]

*when the arrangement changes at **1:04**, the strings of my heart are tugged- like Will your voice is really soothing

[@CookieNLychee]

Happy Birthday Man! This is one of my MOST anticipated covers from you. LETS DO THIS! Edit: the Cover was beautiful, one of my favourite covers yet, keep it up Will!

[@Rose-wv4ez]

Never heard this song before in my life but goddamn do I feel blessed to have this be my introduction to it thank you king very cool, your voice is immaculate as always

[@Jill_a_Hex_Vox_shoto_Kyo_simp]

Yesss agreed it’s really a good cover and love that there another person who calls him king XD

[@RaccoonZaggoon9036]

EVERY TIME YOU COVER A SONG I LIKE I GET SO EXCITED AND HAPPY YOUR SO GOOD WTF

[@user-tu7zm7py3x]

That chorus is beyond my expectations, just best ever heard and lyrics in English ver as well

[@autisticwithastick595]

I've heard a couple of your covers over the years, like Ussewa by Ado and Yoh Kamiyama's Yellow and I just have to say: Always so well done. As someone who does choral music and loves to see how different people approach a song, this really excites me. You add such a lovely energy, perfect tuning and tone, and amazing dynamics along with the song. You have my kudos.

[@puparoonis]

YOU ACTUALLY HAVE SUCH AN AMAZING VOICE WHAT?? I LOVE ALL OF YOUR COVERS IVE BEEN SEEING SO FAR. ABSOLUTELY STUNNING WORK!!

[@minananano]

how did i only discover this cover of phony today???? Like every part of this song sounds so GOOD!!! Love your covers Will, carry on popping off bestie ❤️

[@TedRLY]

This might be one of the best covers I have ever heard for phony. I am absolutely stunned

[@reesember]

Wow- I’m so happy right now. I’ve been so excited for this cover for a long time and it has exceeded my expectations! I can’t even decide what I like the most about it- vocals, emotion, art, mixing, pv, lyrics- this is a masterpiece!! The slight growl in some lines was an incredible addition that just sounds so wonderful. No doubt one of your best covers yet! Forever a fan, keep up the fantastic work! If will sees this ily

[@egoisticmonblanc]

I love how every song you cover has well translated lyrics♥

[@crimulan]

honestly one of the best phony covers i've heard. i love it so much i've been looping it for days now

[@honeyydropss]

Ahhh!! I always get so excited to see your covers! Just as always, this is amazing. I love how much energy you put into this. Thank you so much!

[@dar-kun]

安定のかっこいいとオリジナルMVなのめっちゃ好き

[@user-nt7vg7rb7g]

いやいつも最高だなぁ

[@777sensei]

かっこよすぎる…！今回も素敵です！ そしてお誕生日おめでとうございます🎂🎉

[@pudumaro]

i got this recommended randomly and im IMPRESSED

[@user-bz2yq6py8t]

歌ったら絶対に合うと思ってました！ すごくかっこよくて好きです！

[@vallyexe]

Happy birthday Will and DAMNN what a COVER!! That chorus is so GOOD !! Amazing job everyone involved :D

[@The_femboy_lover]

Used to listen to this all the time and I see why

[@Wonx1395]

This randomly came in my recommended and wow, I've been listening non stop for days now, your voice is amazing and I'm speechless over the delivery, the original is extraordinary as well. New favorite song aquired

[@LiamTheSergal]

It’s unhealthy how many times I’ve watched this.

[@user-fq8nx4wq1m]

I've REALLY waited for the English cover of "phony"......your cover always shows great respect for the original and gives me new interpretations for the song. It's nothing short of amazing!!!!!!　ありがとうございます！

[@13PortgasDMay]

Will this is amazing!!! Your voice is on another level in this song and I am all for it. Gonna have this on repeat for a long time.

[@user-je2ev7jm5w]

Your cover as usual is the best. Listening-nonstop

[@user-ey7xj6wv8f]

めっちゃかっこいい!!いつも楽しく聴いてます！！！これからも応援してます🎉🎉🎉

[@ShadowBreeze]

I am speechless, everything is beautiful, great job Will and happy birthday c:

[@silvie626]

How much are y’all willing to bet on the existence of a William Afton animatic using this exact cover?

[@maxaron1]

oh my god i dont even KNOW how many times ive played this anymore but IVE BEEN FIXATED ON THIS SONG FOR LIKE A YEAR NOW?! THAKN YOU SO MUCH WILL🩵🩵

[@user-vy4iv7qt4w]

めちゃくちゃ良い…！

[@adanganaafan2811]

2:34 this hits a harder than a meteor 🔥 especially the “What am I supposed to be part”

[@shiyuru]

英語の勉強になってます！！！いつもありがとうございます！！！ それにしても声が素敵です😭

[@pikachubolt2001]

This was amazing, this english cover of phony sounded better than I thought, also the lyrics tho when they got translated and sang to English now hits different

[@amane2111]

Happy Belated Birthday! I was really looking forward to this, amazing cover! 0:53 2:00 really like the tongue-rolls here! 2:13 2:42 the vocalisations here are great

[@KitsuUwU]

I don't think I'll ever get tired of this cover, sounds so fresh everytime i listen to it

[@Cally_bbykid]

The "Still tangled up in lies I see" part scratches my brain right every single time

[@mortisdementis4782]

The lyrics: 🤬😵🔫🤡 My body: 👯👯👯👯

[@fnfalfnc]

英語弱者やけどごろ良くて好き🥰

[@sneeze9739]

See, i wasn't expecting much, since phony has been covered so many times, but this is by far my favorite. Well done

[@whispereon]

Happy birthday Will!!!! Love the song, love the art, and love your voice. All in all this is an absolute blast to listen too!

[@punipuninopurin]

めっちゃいいカバー サビで日本語出てんの最高すぎる

[@user-zx7ft1un5g]

I support you from Japan! I love your singing voice!

[@flyingbacon1997]

Yooo thanks so much for using my instrumental this is a certified banger!! Also happy birthday bro!

[@kerorocastle]

obsessed with the way you sing in this song, (specifically the beginning bits) would love to hear you do this sort of singing again!

[@user-rw2eh5hm1t]

あなたの歌声が大好きです✨

[@rosinanicolazzo]

_pap-pa-ra-pap-pa-ra-rap-pap-pa~_ been waiting for this ooone! excited to finally add phony to all of my playlists sdfjaklf fantastic job & happy birthday will! hope you have a great day

[@puiiiiiiiiiiiii]

As a Japanese person who likes phony, this cover is really smart and fitting. Also your voice good

[@spoopydraws8362]

I listened to this song so much up to a week ago and ive just realised its no longer on amazon music :( me and my sister are devastated as this cover is amazing!

[@73frogs]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILL!! this sounds absolutely amazing, and kudos to all else who worked on it!!

[@user-wn6np3xn5w]

日本語→英語にしてるだけでも凄いけど、カバーとしての完成度も高杉……

[@martinnissim5021]

This has been out for 1 year and has 971 comments but his other song Writing On The Wall has over 2000+ comments and it was released 8 days ago... that shows how much hes gotten better

[@sylivianamwanje6058]

This song is my life so I understand it so much

[@thumpertunes73]

this is brilliant!! yet another one of your covers to add to my ever-growing playlist, it seems

[@rimoishere564]

0:05 that faint voice yet still has control makes me shiver aaa

[@user-hb9nh9lk3m]

カッコいい〜‼️最高です！

[@quetzol1169]

this has to be my favorite cover you've made, everything just mixes so well 🔥🔥🔥🔥