Pretend
Brother Moses Lyrics
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The bits of you, that I can't keep but I can't give away
Oh
I died when I saw you reading Vautner
This song makes me cry because it remind me of you
And I'll just pretend you don't exist,
Pretend you don't exist
And cover up this hole with some more faces and skin
Oh
Pretend you don't exist, Pretend you don't exist
And imitate a man who doesn't cry in public places.
Last night my heart started beating faster
I found your ghost, a perfume of someone who wasn't quite you
Oh
I lied when I said that I was better
I spend my days off mostly drinking
And looking for a person who remind me of you
So I can Pretend you don't exist,
Pretend you don't exist
And cover up this hole with some more faces and skin
Oh
Pretend you don't exist, Pretend you don't exist
And imitate a man who doesn't cry in public places.
Well I don't need my girl anymore
Oh Oh
Please forgive me if I seem distracted
You know that I could never handle the truth, never handle the truth
Oh no
Well I don't need my girl anymore
Oh Oh
Please forgive me if I seem distracted
You know that I could never handle the truth, never handle the truth
Oh no
Let's go play make believe
And pretend you don't exist,
Pretend you don't exist
And cover up this hole with some more faces and skin
Oh
Pretend you don't exist, Pretend you don't exist
And imitate a man who doesn't cry in public places.
Pretend you don't exist, Pretend you don't exist
And cover up this hole with some more faces and skin
Oh
Pretend you don't exist, Pretend you don't exist
And imitate a man who doesn't cry in public places.
The lyrics to Brother Moses's song "Pretend" are about a breakup and the struggle to move on. The singer is expressing his pain and grief over losing someone he loved deeply. He mentions seeing the person doing things that they used to do together, like skating or reading, and it's almost as if it triggers a physical reaction in him. He talks about how the memories of this person make him cry, but he continues to listen to a song that reminds him of them.
Despite his sadness, the singer tries to distract himself by "imitating a man who doesn't cry in public places." He forces himself to pretend like the person doesn't exist, cover up the hole they left in his life with more distractions, and look for someone who reminds him of the person he lost. Throughout the song, the singer is struggling to come to terms with his feelings and find a way to move on, but it's clear that he's having a difficult time.
Overall, "Pretend" is a poignant and heartfelt song about heartbreak and the struggle to move on. It highlights the pain of losing someone you love, and the difficulty of pretending like everything is okay when it really isn't.
Line by Line Meaning
I died when I saw you skating backwards
I felt overwhelmed when I saw you doing something that reminds me of you
The bits of you, that I can't keep but I can't give away Oh
I still have pieces of you with me that I can't let go of
I died when I saw you reading Vautner
I got emotional when I realized that you share the same interests as me
This song makes me cry because it remind me of you But I'm going to listen to it over and over
I feel sad when I listen to this song because it brings back memories of you, but I can't stop listening to it
And I'll just pretend you don't exist, Pretend you don't exist And cover up this hole with some more faces and skin Oh Pretend you don't exist, Pretend you don't exist And imitate a man who doesn't cry in public places.
I am trying to forget about you by pretending that you don't exist, and trying to fill the hole you left with other people. I act tough and try not to show my emotions.
Last night my heart started beating faster
I felt my pulse quickening last night, possibly due to some anxiety or excitement
I found your ghost, a perfume of someone who wasn't quite you Oh
I found traces of you, but it wasn't actually you. Maybe it was just a scent that reminded me of you
I lied when I said that I was better
I pretended that I was doing okay, but in reality, I was still struggling to move on from you
I spend my days off mostly drinking And looking for a person who remind me of you So I can Pretend you don't exist, Pretend you don't exist And cover up this hole with some more faces and skin Oh Pretend you don't exist, Pretend you don't exist And imitate a man who doesn't cry in public places.
I try to distract myself by drinking and searching for someone who reminds me of you so that I can continue pretending that you don't exist. I keep trying to hide my feelings and act strong in public places.
Well I don't need my girl anymore Oh Oh Please forgive me if I seem distracted You know that I could never handle the truth, never handle the truth Oh no
I am trying to convince myself that I don't need you anymore, but it's not true. I might come across as unfocused or distant, but I just can't handle facing the truth.
Let's go play make believe And pretend you don't exist, Pretend you don't exist And cover up this hole with some more faces and skin Oh Pretend you don't exist, Pretend you don't exist And imitate a man who doesn't cry in public places.
Let's go and try to forget about reality and pretend that you don't exist. Let's try to fill the void with other people and act like we have it all together by not showing our emotions.
Pretend you don't exist, Pretend you don't exist And cover up this hole with some more faces and skin Oh Pretend you don't exist, Pretend you don't exist And imitate a man who doesn't cry in public places.
I keep telling myself to keep pretending that you don't exist, and keep trying to fill the emptiness with other people. I don't want to show my vulnerability in public places.
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