Authentic Bonds

[Intro]
Who's truly by your side?
Can you tell the truth from the disguise?

[Verse 1]
Walking down this road, shadows start to fade
Faces look familiar, but some are just charades
Laughter in the daylight, secrets in the night
Real friends light the way, fake ones fade from sight

[Pre-Chorus]
Don't be fooled by the smiles, or the words they say
True friends are a treasure, not just for a day

[Chorus]
Real vs. fake, the lines are clear
One to hold close, one to fear
Stand tall, stay true, keep your heart awake
In this game of trust, which ones to take?

[Verse 2]
Betrayal's a cold wind, friends can turn to foes
False support like shadows, nobody knows
But in the darkness, real friends will shine bright
They lift you higher, turn darkness into light

[Pre-Chorus]
What’s real’s worth fighting for, in a world so fake
Hold on tight, cherish the bonds you make

[Chorus]
Real vs. fake, the lines are clear
One to hold close, one to fear
Stand tall, stay true, keep your heart awake
In this game of trust, which ones to take?

[Bridge]
Drop the mask, show what's real
Feel the truth, let it reveal
No more games, no more stakes
Decide which are real, which are fake

[Outro]
Trust your heart, and you'll never stray
Real friends will never drift away
Keep it honest, keep it true
That’s the best thing you can do

Contemporary Pop, introspective lyrics, acoustic guitar and soft beats