It explores the pain of holding onto people who "promise us lies" and the realization that some love was "fake all along".
is an emotionally charged hip-hop/R&B track by California rapper Phora , released on July 24, 2020 , as the lead single for his fourth studio album, With Love 2 . The song serves as a sequel to his 2016 hit "Fake Smiles," continuing the artist's exploration of deep personal struggles, mental health, and the facades people maintain to hide their pain. Core Themes & Lyrics
Watch the official music video and lyric versions to experience the emotional depth of Phora's performance: Phora - "Fake Smiles 2" OFFICIAL VERSION StrictlyHits YouTube• Jul 24, 2020
The track was produced by Casanova Beats , featuring additional vocal credits from Yui and writing/production assistance from Bonjr and Geivon “EG” Cisneros .