Lauren Spencer Smith - Fantasy Lyrics

Fantasy track from Lauren Spencer Smith's 2023 album "Mirror". Fantasy Song written by Em Beihold, Jason Evigan, Lauren Spencer Smith, Sean Douglas, GAYLE and Produced by Jason Evigan, Nick Ruth. The song was released on April 14, 2023.

Fantasy Lyrics

[Lauren Spencer Smith:]

Ditched all of our friends to hang out

We would play pretend like we're already famous

You had all the charm, I was young and stupid

Thought that it was normal gettin' treated like shit

Every time you had a bad week, you would block me

Miss me, then you added me back, sayin', "Sorry"

If it was a part of your plan, then you got me

It's really quite incredible, gotta give you credit though

You always play the victim, used to be convincin'

You loved me when you needed, left when it was easy

Heard you're doin' great now, journal and you work out

Into mеditation, oh, congratulations

When you gonna call me and give mе that apology?

There I go again, back livin' in a fantasy

[GAYLE & Lauren Spencer Smith:]

I'm tryna figure out what's the real truth

Did you really change, or do you just want to? (Fake it)

Oh, I don't miss the old you, and I don't like the brand new

Actin' like you care doesn't make you self aware

[GAYLE, Lauren Spencer Smith & Em Beihold:]

You always play the victim, used to be convincin'

You loved me when you needed, left when it was easy (Oh)

Heard you're doin' great now, journal and you work out

Into meditation, oh, congratulations

When you gonna call me and give me that apology?

There I go again, back livin' in a fantasy

[Em Beihold & Lauren Spencer Smith:]

Funny how a fantasy can end up as a tragedy

All you ever had to be was someone who was nice to me

Gave you every part of me, you took it all so happily

Ooh-

[Lauren Spencer Smith & Em Beihold:]

You always play the victim, used to be convincin'

You (Oh-woah) loved me when you needed, left when it was easy

Heard you're doin' great now, journal and you work out

Into meditation, oh, congratulations

When you gonna call me, and give me that apology

There I go again, back livin' in a fantasy (Living in my fantasy)

[All:]

Fantasy, a fantasy

I'm livin' in a fantasy (Congratulations, I'm livin' in a fantasy)

Fantasy, a fantasy

I'm livin' in a–, livin' in a fantasy

Vinyl Album "Mirror"

Credits

Song Title: Fantasy

Artists: Lauren Spencer Smith, GAYLE & Em Beihold

Written By: Em Beihold, Jason Evigan, Lauren Spencer Smith, Sean Douglas & GAYLE

Produced By: Jason Evigan & Nick Ruth

Release Date: April 14, 2023

Music Label: Island Records, Republic Records & Three Name Productions, Inc.

Meaning

"Fantasy" seems to be a reflection on a past relationship or experience that was not healthy or genuine. The song suggests that the narrator was involved with someone who played the victim, manipulated their emotions, and treated them poorly. The narrator reminisces about pretending to be famous and being charmed by the person's charisma, but they eventually realize that they were being mistreated.

The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and a desire for closure. The narrator questions whether the person has genuinely changed or if their attempts at kindness are merely a facade. There is a sense of skepticism and a recognition that the person's acts of caring do not make them self-aware or truly remorseful.

The chorus reflects the narrator's struggle to move on from the past. They express that they don't miss the old version of the person, nor do they appreciate the seemingly improved version that still lacks sincerity. The narrator acknowledges that they are living in a fantasy, perhaps referring to the false hope they held onto or the illusion the person created.

Overall, "Fantasy" appears to explore themes of self-reflection, growth, and coming to terms with a toxic relationship. It highlights the importance of recognizing manipulative behaviors and seeking genuine connections instead of settling for illusions or false promises.

About

"Fantasy" is a song by the British-born Canadian singer-songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith, which was released as the fourth track from their debut studio album, "Mirror" in 2023.

There are total 15 tracks in Mirror, was released on July 14, 2023.