| "Fake You Out" | ||||
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| Single by Twenty One Pilots | ||||
| from the album Vessel | ||||
| Released | September 15, 2013 | |||
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| Length | 3:51 | |||
| Label | Fueled by Ramen | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Tyler Joseph | |||
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"Fake You Out" is a song written and recorded by American musical duo Twenty One Pilots from their third studio album, Vessel (2013). The song was written by Tyler Joseph, who co-produced it alongside Greg Wells. "Fake You Out" is a quirky techno-pop track composed of momentary injections of synth-pop and rapping, alongside record scratching and screams. Lyrically, it discusses the difficulty of telling people the truth about ourselves, while also referencing suicidal temptations.
The song was released as the album's fourth single on September 15, 2013 and was made available for free downloading as the Single of the Week through the iTunes Store in the United Kingdom. "Fake You Out" received generally favorable reviews from contemporary music critics. The single charted on Billboard's Christian Rock songs chart, peaking at number 21 and spending five weeks on it. It was also certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for 500,000 units sold in the country. The band performed "Fake You Out" during their Quiet Is Violent World Tour (2014), as part of a medley with a cover version of "Summertime Sadness" by American singer Lana Del Rey.