Not A Fake (Radio Edit) Lyrics

Goodmorning big city,

Big dreams, got the energy.

But love's a game they like to play,

Say the words, then run away.

First boy said, "You're the only one,"

Talked about forever, then he was gone.

Second boy had that sweet disguise,

But behind that smile were nothing but lies.

Third boy swore he'd be the real deal,

But his love was a ghost, nothing I could feel.

They tell me what I wanna hear,

Whisper sweet lies in my ear.

But when it's time to stay and fight,

They disappear into the night.

So I'm looking through the city, let the music play,

Got no time for love that fades away.

I'm building my future, one heart at a time,

Even if I'm lonely, I'm doing just fine.

Late nights, and I'm writing songs,

Pouring out the pain, where it all went wrong.

Don't need a lover to validate me,

I'm better now, don't you see?

I've got my work, my hope inside,

No broken hearts gonna dim my light.

They thought I'd fall, they thought I'd shatter

But I'm turning their games into moves I make.

This city's mine, I've claimed my ground,

And I'm never gonna let them tear me down.

So I'm looking through the city, let the music play,

Got no time for love that fades away.

I'm building my future, one heart at a time,

Even if I'm lonely, I'm doing just fine.

Sometimes it hits me, I feel the ache,

Wishing for a love that's not a fake.

But I'd rather be alone and true,

Than lose myself for somebody new.

So I'm looking through the city, let the music play,

Got no time for love that fades away.

I'm building my future, one beat at a time,

Even if I'm lonely, I'm doing just fine.

Cold dark nights, they're guiding me,

I'll turn this pain into something bright.