The song “Can’t Fake It” by Freya Sky, a pop song released with Hollywood Records, was released on Jan. 17, 2025 along with the music video. Freya Sky is a singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor, born in the UK on October 16, 2009 currently 15 years old. As of now she has four other songs she has released and she represented the UK in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2022. Her experience with music is around 2 years and by the looks of it coming out with this single was another step in her music career. Aside from music she appears in an upcoming Disney film Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires.
With lively choreography and office-inspired outfits, the music video truly brings the song to life. The length of the song is almost 3 minutes.The song is about a past messy relationship that she wants to let go of but can’t. Sky sings “Caught up in the mess I’m making, can’t let you go and it’s so frustrating, take it too far, break my own heart, wanna say it’s over but I just can’t fake it.” The track is very upbeat and energetic with a very pop song feel. It also has a fast paced beat with a peppy sound to it. The lyrics are vulnerable and associated with frustration and reminiscing. The audience listening to this song may be able to relate as they feel like they’re not alone experiencing these emotions validating them. Breakups can be hard and confusing for people to go through and this song empathizes with that.
Although she is young she has a strong start in her career, reaching into different genres of media and has been signed by a music label. Looking into the future we may see more music being released by her as she continues with Hollywood Records. You can listen to “Can’t Fake It” on Spotify or Apple Music.