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...
"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!! 😊😊
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!
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 💕🖤💕🖤💕
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!
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!!!
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
You just described my love life to a T, and I've been at the exact same place you were when you wrote this song, the nice guy is gone, you either get on track or get lost.
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!!!!
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
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!
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.
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👌💯
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...
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 😉
Hell yeah if you're checking out some courses for certificates you should checkout Allison courses, or Coursera, there's several now that really make it where you can take classes and not take a hit in your funds, I've got my music theory and music comp. Through some of the online schools and I'm going to checkout Berklee also for the music production and business side myself.
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.
Man I know there's alot of songs out there that describe how i feel but man this hits me Hardest. I can't stand it literally. I feel so freaking alone in this world cuz everyone is so foul and fake. You can't trust a single person. And if there's any ppl out there you can, your so not going to cuz of experience teaching you better! It hurts my heart. I can't quit but I don't see a reason to keep trying??!
There's a lot of struggles out there in life. Don't say me all the time. You don't say I'm just being real with you. Just take care of yourself and be a good person keyboard keyboard keyboard on.
When I am floundering in deep water when the stresses of life takes there toil a sudden deep hush comes upon me and ur gentleness calms the soil and wise as a serpent
I used to think laughter was the best medicine until I realized I use it to cover up my pain, how can people know you're broken if you're always laughing. If they never know that I'm falling apart behind a wall of humor and laughter then I don't have to worry about them kicking me when I'm down. I guess that's "my" definition of a Fake Smile
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.
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. 💛❤💚
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...
Thank you
There's a special place in Heaven for people like you
Thank you for taking your time and doing that!
Thank you
Thank You! 💕
If u and NF made a song together... It would literally be ICONIC. 🥺💕💯🙏
It would be absolutely iconic if you and NF collaborated on a song.
I can already hear it
Or parker jack 💯💯💯💯💯
Nevv nf and hopsin that would honestly be a track that gets everyone sitting down!
@@becky-pr6ihhell yeah it would
"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!! 😊😊
the pain in his eyes when he is singing has my attention
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!
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 💕🖤💕🖤💕
Thank you so much for the support 🙏
@@therealnevv 💕welcome 💕
50 here and feel the same way
Check out a couple of my tracks
The fake smile comes from a fake heart.
I love the fans I love everybody AMEN 🙏 🙌
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!
Yesssss!!!
Agreed in every possible way. I’m so glad I found him before he blows up! This touches me in such a serious way
Aye bro i met you at victory, just wanna let u know im a fan bro u killed it
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!
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!!!
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
Hey. Your lyrics have unlocked a place in my trauma that I locked away and you've helped me step towards healing. Thank you
❤❤❤❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
You just described my love life to a T, and I've been at the exact same place you were when you wrote this song, the nice guy is gone, you either get on track or get lost.
On the way to the Million bro!!
Found him on a reel. Keep it up !
Dog the depth is on a whole other level🙏 love this shit TH-cam randomly brought me here. Algorithm really working.
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!!!!
Just came from tiktok.... like literally moments ago because I was captivated. This is deep 🎉🎉🎉
My new favorite artist!! Came here from Tiktok to show my support..
This songs HITS
This song is REALLY GOOD!
Tiktok is a huge way of promoting talent. This dude went hard on this! Lyrically amazing.
Tictok is definitely a great platform! Sooooo glad I got lucky enough to come across you and this beautiful song 🎧 ❤
Yep legit can’t wait to stream this on Spotify soon
Same here!!
Indeed very meaningful and beautiful song
I agree
Same
I love this so much❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This song hits me so hard 😢
I'm really moved by this song!
I always listen to this song when I cry
He reminds me of Gremlin and G Eazy 🥰🙏🏻🤗 Talent, especially when so many people can relate to your 🙌🏻🎶
There some dope artist too, you ever hear Witt Lowry and Ivan B, or B Mike should check them out also.
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
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!
NF is a big inspiration so thank you 🙏🏻 appreciate the support
@therealnevv buried is my favorite but I agree there is an NF comparison in your music
I love this! 64yr old recovered cocaine addict. These words hit just right. Ty ❤️
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!
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.
I got chills reading this comment, I am so proud of you 💪
I'm so happy for you and your babies❤️ I can relate so much. Us parents will do anything to protect our babies.
Really pleased for u xx
Bro
When is this fire gonna land on Apple Music????
OMG this is a masterpiece
Maturity makes you shake your head at your history
Gets me in the feels 🖤👑🤘🏼
Makes me feel things
Found you on TikTok and glad I did 💯💯💯💯🙏
Appreciate you!!
Fake smiles = Fake life
I been here for a long time and look at you killing the game
Thank you for the continued support 🙏🏻
@@therealnevvalways brother you've got some great fans that connect with you keep being real, killing it.
Great song thx gor taking the time
Thank you for taking the time, great music.
This song is sickening. Probably one best songs ever.. no exaggerating
The definition of AMAZING is FILLED WITH ASTONISHMENT AND WONDER,that's what the FATHER,the HOLY SPIRIT AND JESUS THINKS ABOUT YOU 🔥🔥🔥🤯💥
This song needs to hit the radios already. Props Nevv.
He is white so it's going to be hard for hip-hop labels to accept him
Songs by always good
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👌💯
I thought this was NF when I first heard this tbh. This is really good 💯
DAMN!!! I haven't heard a song this 🔥 in a long time.
Realest song ever written
Awesome discovery. Another new fan who will be playing next to NF.
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...
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 😉
Hell yeah if you're checking out some courses for certificates you should checkout Allison courses, or Coursera, there's several now that really make it where you can take classes and not take a hit in your funds, I've got my music theory and music comp. Through some of the online schools and I'm going to checkout Berklee also for the music production and business side myself.
This song is amazing definitely describes how my life is
This song is really great. certainly, sums up my existence.
Still love it💜
New fan I love it here🦋
man this song is a life longexperience , we are not gone talk how aweseome ths song is or the beat or the way his singing , like poetry
We won't even begin to discuss how amazing this song is, the beat, or the way he sings-like poetry
I'm 41 and I've learned you can not trust anyone
Isn't it sad?
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.
Truest words I’ve heard in a while.
Sad it took us this long to know that part
Just found you via Spotify. Subscribed immediately
Dude great song!!!
This is a HiT 💫❣️
Man I know there's alot of songs out there that describe how i feel but man this hits me Hardest. I can't stand it literally. I feel so freaking alone in this world cuz everyone is so foul and fake. You can't trust a single person. And if there's any ppl out there you can, your so not going to cuz of experience teaching you better! It hurts my heart. I can't quit but I don't see a reason to keep trying??!
Actually the voice matches the song perfectly
This Guy is a motivation
That's a good song, but if that's me, I'm not messing up again.Believe that amen!
This is dope good job man I feel you but keep doing your thing 💯 💪 👌 👍 👏 🙏 💯 💪
You did a great job, man. I feel you but keep doing what you're doing.
@@aylabosley thanks 😊?
Your lyrics have me feel for you❤️ wish I would have seen you sooner though ilysmmm
56 year old veteran and this is how I feel about so many Americans right now.😅
So true. We're hurt by the ones we love the most.
Glad Facebook brought me to your songs ❤️
There's a lot of struggles out there in life. Don't say me all the time. You don't say I'm just being real with you. Just take care of yourself and be a good person keyboard keyboard keyboard on.
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 🥰🙏🏽
This song should blow up. Omg.
Alive another day thank u
so relatable
When I am floundering in deep water when the stresses of life takes there toil a sudden deep hush comes upon me and ur gentleness calms the soil and wise as a serpent
There's so many of these down and out recovering addict type vibes nowadays...This younger generation embraces being depressed or so they think
I used to think laughter was the best medicine until I realized I use it to cover up my pain, how can people know you're broken if you're always laughing. If they never know that I'm falling apart behind a wall of humor and laughter then I don't have to worry about them kicking me when I'm down. I guess that's "my" definition of a Fake Smile
I just sat to pray with him.That's all I candrew amen!
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.
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 🙏✨️
Dam hit hard I feel like this way so much😢
🤯🤯🤯 on repeat for about a week
Spotify through you in my recommendation nice!
NF influence is very evident... Glad the lyrics r dope... keep it up
This is amazing!! Found you on tiktok!! I thought you were NF at first. Love this so much ❤
This song it’s hard brotha… keep up this work
Feelings are real ❤️🩹 stay it out loud!
Dude You literally explained my entire life
Glad it connected with you!!! 🙏 I got a new one droppin Dec. 29th 👀 pre-save it now! ffm.to/saving
Can't get enough of this and patterns unreal man
I love your voice and your words ❤
Keep speaking for the ones that can't amazing work my guy 💯
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.
I appreciate you sharing this, and hope the song can help you through it all 🙏
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.
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. 💛❤💚
I wish you success on your journey forward in sobriety!
Wish u luck also dax song depression hits amazing 2 xx
I know i'm a year late but omg m totally loving this song. Its like you wrote my whole life right there !! ❤❤
Man your music really hits home! Appreciate you man keep it up.
I love this, I am so happy I found found your tiktok, LOVE THIS SONG
Love tik tok for introducing me so much new music!!
To know the FAKES from the real. You deserve to live life in your spotlight.
Woah tho, this is on point an hits hearts, speak it! much ❤
I don't know how you come up with a song that is about my life but this is the one thank you
🔥 🔥 🔥
This song is fire 🔥 🖤