Nevv - Fake Smiles (One Take)

[@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! 💕

[@victoriavds1]

If u and NF made a song together... It would literally be ICONIC. 🥺💕💯🙏

[@aylabosley]

It would be absolutely iconic if you and NF collaborated on a song.

[@Slinky92]

I can already hear it

[@raelinadepot]

Or parker jack 💯💯💯💯💯

[@becky-pr6ih]

Nevv nf and hopsin that would honestly be a track that gets everyone sitting down!

[@Lol_Cole]

​@@becky-pr6ihhell yeah it would

[@HunterChadd-r8o]

I love the fans I love everybody AMEN 🙏 🙌

[@meeggsxo]

the pain in his eyes when he is singing has my attention

[@MarionStewart-lt4pc]

The fake smile comes from a fake heart.

[@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

[@jodipenn1546]

"Fake Smiles" and "Buried" is fresh as fuck. This is the first time I've heard Nevv. It was dope as hell. I LOVE IT. LOVE THE LYRICS. They spoke to me. I'm going to listen to more from Nevv now. Way to go. Keep spittin those lyrics you're going to go far. Hell yess!!!! Finding fresh new music to listen to is bad ass. And today I did just that. Thank you Nevv!! 😊😊

[@deemarauctions]

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

[@TananJess]

Nevv quietly out there just dropping 🔥 tracks one after another, one day they're gonna have to quit sleeping on this man and give him some props!

[@jodipenn1546]

Well said. I just stumbled across Nevv and loved it. Now I'm sharing it with everyone I know and some I don't know. lol, telling them to listen. It's good. . He deserves to go big he needs to for us music lovers. His music is GOOD I MEAN ****ING AMAZING!!!

[@ScottsHonestReviews]

jesus got you. your Path will not be easy. but your reward will be great if you stay true.

[@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

[@curious_foxx2450]

Feelings are real ❤️‍🩹 stay it out loud!

[@kristinamendenhall3739]

Fake smiles = Fake life

[@shr3kH3h]

I always listen to this song when I cry

[@WoundedWarrior2012]

56 year old veteran and this is how I feel about so many Americans right now.😅

[@faithamber596]

Realest song ever written

[@LilianaBaez-h5q]

I love this so much❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@HunterChadd-r8o]

I just sat to pray with him.That's all I candrew amen!

[@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

[@iamCloudMichael]

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

[@HeadWhilePubg]

Actually the voice matches the song perfectly

[@Newbiix]

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

[@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...

[@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

[@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

[@7veilsb977]

Great song thx gor taking the time

[@aylabosley]

Thank you for taking the time, great music.

[@Travis732]

Gets me in the feels 🖤👑🤘🏼

[@aylabosley]

Makes me feel things

[@jovii3879]

🤯🤯🤯 on repeat for about a week

[@Infantryvet156th]

Damn this guy is better than alot of known rappers.

[@tns1992at]

ABSOLUTELY!!

[@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

[@julioruiz9253]

​@therealnevv buried is my favorite but I agree there is an NF comparison in your music

[@Ladi3eUnique]

To know the FAKES from the real. You deserve to live life in your spotlight.

[@Baileesfamily211]

Songs by always good

[@lewiswroe4586]

so relatable

[@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!!!!

[@amandachamberlain924]

This song hits me so hard 😢

[@aylabosley]

I'm really moved by this song!

[@PracticePitched]

🔥❤️‍🔥🔥 Fire

[@Manu-f4c1h]

Real shit 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@bigtymeplayerx]

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

[@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

[@ro-m_musiq4200]

This Guy is a motivation

[@ashleychurch4865]

Tik tok brought me here. So glad it did❤

[@DivineFeminin-r6l]

❤❤❤❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@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

[@01Heamaster10]

I needed this song

[@noeljones4166]

I love your voice and your words ❤

[@MsRosie_D]

This songs HITS

[@aylabosley]

This song is REALLY GOOD!

[@websternation7750]

Dam hit hard I feel like this way so much😢

[@Nique-a]

Still my favourite rendition - congrats on NY💕

[@wortarmolen9655]

I can move mountains but your standing in my way wow that hit

[@rachellelamont2404]

Alive another day thank u

[@johnallancandilada2829]

The second NF ❤️🔥

[@TananJess]

Well the first Nevv!

[@jeffreycohan6548]

Just found you via Spotify. Subscribed immediately

[@Reann1510]

Still love it💜

[@Alinda_W]

This song should blow up. Omg.

[@josephmcc234dy3]

Man, you really murdered that last verse.

[@therealnevv]

I appreciate you 🙏 New Album drops in April stay tuned!

[@dawnwhitmore1409]

Glad Facebook brought me to your songs ❤️

[@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.

[@petertope3029]

Can't get enough of this and patterns unreal man

[@pooolare2337]

Goosebumps!

[@DougWilson-g6q]

YOU THROW THEM WORDS DOWN SO HARD,I COULD HEAR MANY HEARTS POUND 4 -MERCY+4- REAL.!.

[@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

[@jeremybell6847]

Yyyyyyeeeeeesssss 3 yrs an counting homie NA/AA ❤

[@jiggywatts15]

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

[@agendatwentythirty8244]

So true. We're hurt by the ones we love the most.

[@tiffanyneal3534]

Buddy snapping 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@joshwilliams2938]

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

[@JadenScottMusic]

Dang. What a good song.

[@kariekelly7895]

My new favorite artist!! Came here from Tiktok to show my support..

[@Floridaman52]

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

[@TananJess]

Hell yeah brother I'm the same way everytime someone at work would start mumbling sh*t under their breath I'd throw my head phones on and sing this not quietly for them.

[@Fragswagou812]

Dude You literally explained my entire life

[@therealnevv]

Glad it connected with you!!! 🙏 I got a new one droppin Dec. 29th 👀 pre-save it now! ffm.to/saving

[@staceymacdonald2030]

Laughter is the best medicine to ease the pain

[@becky-pr6ih]

You need a track with nf and hopsin 3 men that got me through my darkest times

[@Tdiehcsluap]

This song is sickening. Probably one best songs ever.. no exaggerating

[@Kalebmyg]

Deep.Relatable.Raw.Beautiful

[@Sarah-fn4oy]

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

[@earthypagangirl]

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.

[@jennysarles244]

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

[@brandypieratt7564]

Isn't it sad?

[@lgbtq-rpedos]

Very sad I wish people saw sex more deeply instead of just what's on the surface because sex is way more than just giving yourself to multiple people then in the end. Anyway that sounds like a porta potty in the first place and no real man with integrity wants that. There's a reason why most people do not buy a used shoes.

[@stevek7941]

Truest words I’ve heard in a while.

[@melinalangley6877]

Sad it took us this long to know that part

[@sandyharris5508]

I wish you a healthy recovery process… I.G is fake.. Hugs are real! Try to forgive them all. Love from Queens NY 4 years clean 🥰🙏🏽

[@chancesigmon95]

This song speaks my life. Keep killing it bro 🔥

[@tommykellihermann7045]

The definition of AMAZING is FILLED WITH ASTONISHMENT AND WONDER,that's what the FATHER,the HOLY SPIRIT AND JESUS THINKS ABOUT YOU 🔥🔥🔥🤯💥

[@GeorgeSanders-o1n]

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

[@arianamooon]

This is a HiT 💫❣️

[@ryanpalacios8678]

YOURE DOING EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE MEANT TO DO! STAY RIGHTEOUS MY BROTHER!! 💪

[@Really-Dad]

Dude great song!!!

[@White_edits13]

This is the best song ever I swear

[@Therealnoshoes]

Yo this blew me away

[@ChristopherSimmons-d1w]

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

[@DanielAbrigo-o5t]

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

[@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 🙏✨️

[@amon6951]

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

[@alanmolina-xf3fl]

Finally out of my way!!!

[@shintoabraham-ju3gi]

OMG this is a masterpiece

[@Catgod587]

This song is amazing definitely describes how my life is

[@aylabosley]

This song is really great. certainly, sums up my existence.

[@AbejaReina77]

NF influence is very evident... Glad the lyrics r dope... keep it up

[@taylorjacobs4451]

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

[@joshpena3358]

This song reminds me of my toxic ex. She always acted like everything was completely straight with us during our relationship. At time's it felt like it, but it never was.. Love the song tho brother, keep up the good work g👌💯

[@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.

[@MrBiker0710]

some straight NF ripppppp

[@Bangervids12]

This song it’s hard brotha… keep up this work

[@0ff8rand91]

Dog the depth is on a whole other level🙏 love this shit KZbin randomly brought me here. Algorithm really working.