Lea Michele Lyrics

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Face to face and heart to heart
We're so close, yet so far apart
I close my eyes I look away
That's just because I'm not okay

But I hold on, I stay strong
Wondering if we still belong

Will we ever say the words we're feeling
Reach down underneath and tear down all the walls
Will we ever have a happy ending
Or will we forever only be pretending
Will we always always always be pretending

How long do I fantasize
Make believe that it's still alive
Imagine that I am good enough
And we can choose the ones we love

But I hold on, I stay strong
Wondering if we still belong

Will we ever say the words we're feeling
Reach down underneath and tear down all the walls
Will we ever have a happy ending
Or will we forever only be pretending
Will we always always always be

Keeping secrets safe
Every move we make
Seems like no one's letting go
And it's such a shame
Cause if you feel the same
How am I supposed to know

Will we ever say the words we're feeling
Reach down underneath and tear down all the walls
Will we ever have a happy ending
Or will we forever only be pretending
Will we always always always be (pretending)

Will we always always always be (pretending)
Will we always always always be pretending

Overall Meaning

The song "Pretending" by Cory Monteith and Lea Michele is a ballad about a relationship that's hanging by a thread. The lyrics express the pain of the singer who can feel their partner slipping away, but they cannot bring themselves to address the issue head-on. The first stanza describes the physical closeness between the couple, but how emotionally distant they are from each other. The singer has to close their eyes to block out the truth, which is that they are not okay. However, they hold on and stay strong, wondering whether their relationship has any future.

The second verse is the singer's attempt to hold onto a fantasy where their love is still vibrant and alive. They fantasize about being good enough, that they can choose who they love, and that their feelings are reciprocated. They hold on and stay strong but cannot help but wonder if they still belong together.

The chorus is the refrain that settles the core of the song. The singer ponders if they'll ever be able to speak the words they're feeling and tear down the walls separating them. The uncertainty is palpable, asking whether they will find happiness or continue pretending.

Overall, the song "Pretending" explores the human tendency to avoid confrontation and the fear of loss. It is an introspective song that expresses the pain of being in a relationship that may not have a happy ending.

Line by Line Meaning

Face to face and heart to heart
Despite our physical proximity, we are emotionally distant from one another.

We're so close, yet so far apart
Although we are in a relationship, we are not truly connecting on a deep level.

I close my eyes I look away
I am avoiding confronting the reality of our situation.

That's just because I'm not okay
I am struggling emotionally and cannot face the truth at present.

But I hold on, I stay strong
I am determined to continue our relationship despite the difficulties.

Wondering if we still belong
I am unsure about whether we are truly compatible and meant to be together.

Will we ever say the words we're feeling
Do we have the courage to be honest with one another about our true emotions?

Reach down underneath and tear down all the walls
We need to be vulnerable and reveal our true selves to one another in order to connect deeply.

Will we ever have a happy ending
Is there a future for us where we are both happy and fulfilled?

Or will we forever only be pretending
Are we just going through the motions, pretending that everything is okay?

Keeping secrets safe
We are hiding things from each other.

Every move we make
We are constantly calculating our actions and words around each other.

Seems like no one's letting go
We are both holding onto this relationship, even if it is not healthy.

And it's such a shame
It is unfortunate that we are not able to be honest and open with each other.

Cause if you feel the same
If you are feeling the same way, we could work on this together and make it better.

How am I supposed to know
However, I am not sure if you feel the same, and this uncertainty is causing me distress.

Will we always always always be (pretending)
Will we continue to avoid the truth and pretend that everything is okay, never connecting on a deeper level?

Will we always always always be pretending
Will we continue to be in a relationship that lacks true emotional intimacy?

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SHELLY PEIKEN, ADAM ANDERS, PEER ASTROM

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