Fake Tales Of San Francisco by Arctic Monkeys is a critique of bands that pretend to have experienced the musical culture of places they have never been to, specifically San Francisco. The song addresses themes of authenticity, pretense, and the disparity between reality and fabricated personas. Key moments in the song include the lyrics 'get off the bandwagon, and put down the handbook,' which call out these bands for their insincerity and encourage them to be genuine. Another notable line is 'Yeah, I'd love to tell you all my problem, you're not from New York City, you're from Rotherham,' which highlights the absurdity of adopting a false identity. Overall, the song is a satirical take on the music scene's tendency towards inauthenticity.