Pretend
A$AP Rocky Tinashe Lyrics

Yeah, it's almost like Can't nobody do it quite, like I do it right Give it to you how you live
The singer believes that nobody can do things as well as they can and they want to give their all while being true to themselves.

Can we pretend That everything is like yesterday What if I just wanna feel you touching me? Ain't nobody perfect So if you take a while to make it worth it I wanna pretend
The singer longs for the past and wants to pretend that everything is the same as it was yesterday. They acknowledge that nobody is perfect and are willing to wait if it means the reward will be worth it.

Let's pretend that we 'bout to break up To catch the feelings that I when we make up Legs up, suicide, north side We never count points when we courtside
The singer wants to pretend that they are on the verge of breaking up in order to recapture the feelings that they have when they make up. They are willing to be vulnerable and intimate in order to feel alive. Additionally, the singer emphasizes their carefree attitude and how they don't worry about the score when sitting courtside.

Let's pretend I ain't your friend So we can get it on again Let's pretend we never met A good excuse to play forget Let's pretend you never lied So I can give it up all night Swallow my pride, and learn to forgive When I'm looking for love I pretend
The singer wants to pretend that they are not friends so that they can sleep together again. They also want to pretend that they never met in order to start fresh. The singer wishes to overlook any lies that may have been told so that they can connect on a deeper level. Finally, when the singer is searching for love, they pretend that it already exists in order to manifest it into a reality.

It's you A love that never ends I pretend it's you That I'm in love with
The singer is in love with someone and wants to believe that their love will never end. They focus on their love interest and imagine that they are the one they are truly in love with.

If we pretend that I'm happy when I'm really not Pretend that I give you everything I've got Pretend that I'm there when I ain't there Pretend that I care when I don't care Once upon a time, I did Now I admit that I was fucking with a kid Now I pretend that everything's straight When everything ex covered up like pain
The singer wants to pretend that they are happy even when they are not. They also want to pretend that they are giving everything they have in order to please their partner. Though once they did care, they are now moving on from a past relationship where they were not taken seriously. They want to pretend that everything is okay even though their pain is still present.

Let's pretend it's my first time So you can really blow my mind Let's pretend we never met A good excuse to play forget Let's pretend you never lied So I can give it up all night Swallow my pride, and learn to forgive When I'm looking for love I pretend
The singer wants to pretend that it's their first time being intimate with their partner in order to experience something new. They also want to pretend that they never met in order to have a clean slate. In addition, they want to pretend that any past lies didn't happen so that they can focus on enjoying themselves. Finally, when the singer is searching for love, they pretend that love is already present in order to manifest it into a reality.

To never fool around with you was my best deed Stand up guy, heart up on my left sleeve When I could find another lover by the next week Besties turn to ex-ies from a pep tease Fuck what these other niggas on, I came to flaunt What's that A$AP, little Saint Laurent? Probably what you're thinking 'bout, the commas in my bank account Pretty bitches bring em out, jiggy nigga in the house (house) When I caught her dancing by the couch (oww) With her little booty hanging out (her blouse) Sticking something in her stomach Got her screaming out "I'm coming", fronting like you really want it Still my nigga though
The singer believes that not fooling around with their partner was their best action. They also describe themselves as honest and upright. Though the singer could find another lover quickly, they were committed to their current partner. However, the relationship dissolved from a playful interaction. The singer is confident and likes to show off. They often attract pretty women and enjoy sexual encounters. Although the singer's partner may not really desire sexual intimacy, they remain friends.

You A love that never ends I pretend it's you That I'm in love with
The singer is in love with someone and wants to believe that their love will never end. They focus on their love interest and imagine that they are the one they are truly in love with.

Can we pretend?
The singer wonders if they can pretend and escape from their daily reality.