Tauren Wells “Fake It” (with Aaron Cole) Share Worthy Song

There were seasons when I wore the mask so well, I forgot I had one on. Smiling through fear, saying “I’m fine” while unraveling inside — it became second nature. I could show up, say the right things, even pray the right prayers, while my heart stayed locked behind performance. Fake It by Tauren Wells didn’t just call that out — it gave me permission to stop pretending and start living with more honesty and less posture.

Tauren Wells has always walked the line between worship and pop with precision and purpose. From his early days with Royal Tailor to his solo work and ministry, he’s built a catalog that doesn’t shy away from hard truths. Fake It came out of a studio session that turned playful honesty into a bold anthem. The beat hits hard, but the message hits harder: stop faking joy and start living in truth. Aaron Cole adds a verse that sharpens the tension — his voice brings rhythm and grit, echoing the pressure to perform and the cost of hiding. Together, they craft a track that’s not just catchy — it’s convicting.

The Bible doesn’t let us settle for surface-level faith. Paul’s words to the Corinthians cut through the polish: “I betrothed you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ” (2 Corinthians 11:2). That’s not about appearances — it’s about formation. Jesus goes even further: “You are like whitewashed tombs… outwardly beautiful, but within are full of dead people’s bones” (Matthew 23:27). Fake It echoes that warning. It’s not enough to look okay. We need to be known, healed, and changed.

This song pushed me into two small but powerful habits: telling one honest truth a day to someone I trust, and praying, “Help me be real today.” That’s how healing starts — not with drama, but with daily honesty. Galatians 6:2 says it plainly: “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” That only happens when we stop pretending and start sharing.

If this song speaks to you, don’t let it stop at the headphones. Reach out to someone this week. Say one true thing. Ask for one real thing. Let your honesty be the doorway to healing — for you and for them.

Tauren Wells’ single “Fake It,” from the album Joy in the Morning, featuring a powerful contribution from Aaron Cole, is an energizing, truth-telling track that dares us to live more honestly. Add it to your playlist or share it with someone who needs permission to be real — grab your copy [here on Amazon]. Every purchase supports Tauren Wells’ music and helps us keep sharing songs that move people toward honest community and faithful action.

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