27 Songs About Fake Friends

“All My Friends Are Fake” by Tate McRae

Year: 2019

The narrator of this song is wondering why her friends don't want to talk about important things. She wonders if it's because she shuts people out or if it's because she has gotten hurt so many times before.

She knows that she tends to keep things bottled up, but she also knows that what happened to her in the past is a big part of why she feels like this.

She's trying to open up to new friendships but struggles with trusting people who might betray her again if they get close enough.

“Fake Friends” by Billy Bueffer

Year: 2019

The song “Fake Friends” by Billy Bueffer is about a man who has recently become successful and is finally able to see the people in his life for who they 4

are.

Initially, he sought friendships with others because he needed their support and guidance to get where he wanted to be. But now that he's successful, he can see that some of those people were only interested in him so they could benefit from his success.

As a result, he can let go of those toxic friendships because he has better friends who support him and value him for who he truly is.

“Back Stabbers” by The O'Jays

Year: 1972

In the song “Back Stabbers,” The O'Jays sing about a guy who thinks his friends are coming to visit him, but they're there to try to get with his girl.

The word “backstabber” refers to someone who pretends to be your friend but then turns around and betrays you. In this case, the guys are pretending to come to visit the singer but are just using him to get close to his girl.

The singer warns listeners not to trust people who pretend to be their friends only if they have something they want—money, influence, or something else.

“Case of The Fake People” by TLC

Year: 1994

TLC's “Case of the Fake People” references the O'Jays' “Back Stabbers” in many ways. Both songs are about the dangers of letting people get close to you who aren't genuine and will hurt you.

In this song, TLC warns listeners not to let fake people get close to them. They say that if you let these toxic relationships into your life, they will only bring you down. So instead, the group advises listeners to let those toxic relationships go and focus on building positive connections with real friends.

“Real Friends” by Camila Cabello

Year: 2018

In “Real Friends,” Camila Cabello is singing about how she feels when she's feeling let down or betrayed by someone she thought was her friend.

She says she's feeling brokenhearted and lonely because of the situation and doesn't know who to trust. She's also feeling depressed—like maybe she should just run away.

“Fake People” by Ryyzn

Year: 2020

Ryyzn writes this song to talk about the fake people in his life. He says he's tired of them and doesn't blame them for being fake—it's wrong, but he understands where they're coming from. He recognizes that they're just trying to be something they feel they should be and that they don't want to feel alone or misunderstood.

“Fake Friends” by Sigrid

Year: 2018

In “Fake Friends,” Sigrid sings about the end of a friendship. The song is about a girl who has been friends with someone for a long time but realizes they're no longer good friends.

She saw this person as a friend when, in reality, they were just an acquaintance, and she knew she needed to break up with them.

She's not doing it in a mean way—instead, she feels like she should take responsibility for her part in the friendship ending because she knows it won't work out if they try to stay friends.

“Fake People” by Kandi

Year: 2018

Kandi's song “Fake People” is about the kind of people who want something from you but don't care about you as a person.

She's singing about these people who pretend to be her friend but just want something from her. They're not interested in her—they just want to use her for their ends.

She feels she has no choice but to break away from these people and move on. She doesn't have time for them or lies and betrayal.

“Smiling Faces Sometimes” by The Undisputed Truth

Year: 1971

Sometimes, a smile is just a smile. But sometimes, it's not.

Smiling faces can hide some pretty dark intentions—and that's the lesson at the heart of “Smiling Faces Sometimes” by The Undisputed Truth.

The song warns us to be wary of people who want to be our friends because sometimes, they are offering you their kindness doesn't necessarily mean that it's genuine.

This song is about identifying those who are trying to manipulate or control you and standing up for yourself by refusing to be pulled in by their lies and manipulations.

“Fake Friends” by Gucci Mane

Year: 2022

It's been a while since we've heard from Gucci Mane, and we're happy to have him back!

This week's song, “Fake Friends,” is a full-on warning to his son. It tells the story of two friends who grew up in Atlanta together, but things changed when one of them started getting more success than the other. The less successful friend became jealous and eventually turned on his friend—and it's a devastating story that shows how far some people will go to get what they want.

The message here is simple: not everyone is your friend. If your success comes along, be prepared for some people who were once close to you to turn into enemies.