Spot the phony: songs about fake people

If you are tired of living among pretenders, then you should listen to songs that will enlighten your heart and empower your spirit. There is an endless list of songs that accurately depicts how unreal some people could be, but not every song qualifies to make it into our shortlist. We have put together a compilation of 16 amazing tracks that will help you spot fake people from miles away.

The Hypocrite’s Anthem: Liar by Three Dog Night

Three Dog Night released this single in 1971 as part of their album ‘Naturally.’ As the title implies, Liar completely strips hypocrites bare with its catchy tune and witty lyrics- something everyone can sing along to! The ballad highlights key traits evident in most fake individuals; lies, facades, deceitfulness amongst others.

Naming Names: Mr.Purple Suit by Anthony Head

Mr.Purple Suit comes off subtly with its slow beat and soft piano notes but don’t let this fool you. Poetically narrated with relatable experiences, the songstress urges listeners never to judge a book by its cover because despite his neatly pressed purple suit “he ain’t really got nothin'”.

Fakers Beware: Lovefool by The Cardigans

Released in 1996 on First Band On The Moon album, ‘Love Fool’ has unarguably stood the test of time. In melodious tones emanating from lead singer Nina Persson,
the band candidly exposes shallow egomaniacs who lure others for personal gains without any real affection or attachment.

Davids versus Goliaths : Who Are You? By Carrie Underwood

The contemporary country rock artiste proves nobody is too small as she strings powerful guitar riffs amidst compelling lyrics toning down oversized egoes long enough to ask mockingly – “who do think are?”

Shades of Grey: Perfect People by The Walls Group

Perfect people is a spiritual bait that urges everyone to be true to themselves, as opposed to building an image only for acceptance. With rock beats running through the track, every wannabe’s elaborate balcony will come plumping down.

Let Me Be Merely Human : Bad Guy by Billie Eilish

‘Bad guy’ speaks candidly about what it feels like being made out the bad person in unfair situations- a position familiar with shy understudies and social misfits looking forward to warmer times free from stigma and critical remarks. Billie Eilish arranges typical gloomy melodies around these dark conversations successfully rendering some sort of relief.

Frailties on Parade: Superficial Love By Ruth B

No sugar-coating here; ‘superficial love’ depicts societal approval-seeking behaviour prevalent amongst teenage cliques not willing to look beneath surfaces when making friends hence treating superficial relationships with levity until they disappear altogether.

Walk The Talk!: Poser by The Foo Fighters

Poser fully encapsulates everything wrong with playing pretend – overrated lifestyles on full display for nothing but attention coupled with widespread denial leaving its victims in a state worse than where they started off from. Dave Grohl leads his band of rock stars effortlessly frying egos laid bare before banging out the song’s riffs electrifying our ears!

Lost In Fakeness: Back Stabbers by OJays

The Ojays are legendary soul music heavyweights unleashing their niche throughout “Back stabbers” releasing funky grooves enveloping great metaphors whilst picking at slick swindlers lurking within close circles ready enough only to do harms undoing carefully built trust connections.

False Identities? Lifestyles Of The Rich & Famous By Good Charlotte

A single swoosh captures up famed teen angst released early 2000s still accepted today jumbled thought patterns of popular faux popular trendsetters once again underscored by attention-seeking antics trying vainly to live up to high end lifestyles inviting inexorable pressure only leading downwards.

What You See Isn’t Always Real: Janie’s Got a Gun by Aerosmith

Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler has been vocal about creating musically sound peace messages, including Janie’s got a gun -fully served hot for the new age with all audio trappings calling out fakes and perpetuators of social deception. A description that nails people who wrongly conceive truths gathering much material riches in doing so leaving behind trails of silencing victims everywhere they dared harass.

Not Meant To Be: I Don’t Mind Faking It By Orla Gartland

Despite openly confessing “that faking it’s just not her thing” Gartland urges listeners always to be mindful while negotiating tricky situations where posturing remains strategic before eventual triumph, like landing exciting gigs or winning at board games although internally losing patience or resolve hastily when tapping into sides some choose likened best as manipulative tendencies.

Allowing Our True selves Free : Welcome To The Black Parade My Chemical Romance

This 2006 hit resonates greatly with fans everywhere due to piercing heartfelt lyrics struck against great background instrumentals slicing through radio frequencies igniting thoughts within about being and evolving- Change from chrysalis state into butterflies becomes more achievable since real characters aren’t made overnight if prefer ourselves standing true course over phoney paths any time!

Counting Stars In Broad Daylight: Paradise By Coldplay

This masterful composition takes us down cold water rafters looking for paradise while struggling between what we’ve lost in leaving our roots behind versus point-blank realism often associated craftier steely individuals adept at mocking idealistic stances minus fear consequences this along powerful guitar riffs make for an engaging experience throughout your listening pleasure.

## Witch Hunt! : I’m Breaking Up With Mr.Jekyll and Dr. Hyde by Maxine Brown

It was only fair to throw in an oldie since phony people have been around since the beginning of time, haven’t they? This classic tune by Maxine Brown is sure to shed some laughter on anyone in search of a nostalgic solution- channeling remarkable theatrical flair from both characters standing out as reputable personalities further spanning unending debates mirroring today’s scenarios.

Alter Egoes At Play: The Pretender By The Foo Fighters

Dave Grohl shows up yet again raising eyebrows with his musically infectious beats taking us through artsy lyrics demanding deep-seated questions and curious answers nowhere to be found. Demanding Truth takers lining themselves can journey ahead into self-discovery fighting their demons once and for all!

There you go – our 16 amazing songs that will help you spot fake people from miles away! Remember, fakes do not usually reveal who they truly are until a relationship reaches crisis levels. Listening to these unique tunes should give enough warning signals before catastrophe comes knocking at your door.