Pretend
Gayle Nerva Lyrics


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What have I done
What can I do to you
To make you change your mind
What can I do to make you stay
What can I say
What can I feel to make this feeling go away
What can I do to make you mind
Cause
I can't help but wait
I can't help but wait for you now
I can't help but wait
I cant help but wait for you
I can't help but wait
I can't help but wait for you now
I can't help but wait
But I'll wait for you now

Don't tell me you cant pretend
Don't tell me you cant pretend to be mine

I hope when you're with her
The only thing stopping you
From going all the way
Is the memory of my face
I'm running in circles
And I hear a voice that I can't help but recognise
But I ignore all the signs

Cause
I can't help but wait
I can't help but wait for you now
I can't help but wait
I cant help but wait for you
I can't help but wait
I can't help but wait for you now
I can't help but wait
But I'll wait for you now

Don't tell me you cant pretend
Don't tell me you cant pretend to be mine

Ohh
I know you want me even though
She's by your side
I know you keep me in the corners
Of your mind
Don't tell me that it's wrong
Baby it'll feels so right
Don't tell me that you cant pretend to be mine

Oh
I can't help but wait
I can't help but wait for you now
I can't help but wait
I cant help but wait for you
I can't help but wait
I can't help but wait for you now
I can't help but wait
But I'll wait for you now





Don't tell me you cant pretend
Don't tell me you cant pretend to be mine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gayle Nervaโ€™s song Pretend is about waiting for someone who is unsure of their feelings towards the singer. The first verse talks about how the singer is desperate to know what she can do to change the other person's mind and make them stay. The person she is singing about seems to be distant and unwilling to commit to a relationship. The chorus repeats the phrase โ€œI canโ€™t help but waitโ€ to emphasize how the singerโ€™s feelings for this person have taken over and consumed her.


The second verse talks about the singer's frustration, as she is aware that the person she is waiting for is with someone else. She admits to feeling insecure and paranoid but still has hope that he will come back to her. She believes that he still wants her, but he is not willing to leave the other person yet. The bridge of the song focuses on the singer's determination to hold onto the person she desires, even if it means pretending that they belong together. She pleads with him not to tell her that he cannot pretend to be hers.


In conclusion, the lyrics of Pretend by Gayle Nerva are about the struggle of waiting for someone who is unsure of their feelings towards the singer. The song's chorus conveys the singer's desire to wait for this person, even though it causes her significant pain and frustration.


Line by Line Meaning

What have I done
I am trying to figure out what I did wrong to cause you to leave me.


What can I do to you
Please tell me what I can do to make you stay with me.


To make you change your mind
I am desperate to change your mind and keep you from leaving me.


What can I do to make you stay
I will do anything in my power to make you stay with me.


What can I say
Tell me what words I need to say to make you want to be with me again.


What can I feel to make this feeling go away
I am willing to do anything to make the feelings of heartbreak go away.


What can I do to make you mind
Please give me a chance to change your mind and make you see how much I love you.


I can't help but wait
I am patiently waiting for you to come back to me because I know deep down you still have feelings for me.


I can't help but wait for you now
No matter how long it takes, I will wait for you because you are worth it.


Don't tell me you cant pretend
I know that you still have feelings for me and I'm asking you to pretend to be mine again, even if it's just for a little while.


To be mine
I want you to be with me again, even if it's not real and just pretending.


I hope when you're with her
I hope that when you are with her, you still think of me.


The only thing stopping you
The only thing that should stop you from going all the way with her is the memory of me and what we had together.


From going all the way
I hope that you won't take things too far with her because you still have feelings for me.


Is the memory of my face
I hope that when you are with her, you remember my face and think of me.


I'm running in circles
I am lost and don't know what to do without you.


And I hear a voice that I can't help but recognise
I keep hearing your voice and it reminds me of how much I miss you.


But I ignore all the signs
I know deep down that we are meant to be together, but I am trying to ignore the signs and move on.


Ohh
I am experiencing deep emotional pain because of our separation.


I know you want me even though
I know you still have feelings for me and want to be with me again.


She's by your side
Even though you are with someone else, I know that you still think of me and want to be with me again.


I know you keep me in the corners
Even though you are with someone else, I know that you still think of me and keep our memories alive in your mind.


Of your mind
Even though you are trying to move on, I know that I am still on your mind.


Don't tell me that it's wrong
I know that even though it might be wrong for us to be together, it still feels right in my heart.


Baby it'll feels so right
Being with you makes me feel complete and I know that we are meant to be together.


But I'll wait for you now
I love you so much that I am willing to wait for you, no matter how long it takes.




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Comments from YouTube:

@LiyanaAzn

I bought this song on Itunes and I never regret buying it. I love it. Keep doing what you're doing, Gayle. I'll support your acting talents and singing talents too ๐Ÿ˜Œlove you! Please do more songs ๐Ÿ’ž

@JediJean

I have been playing n replaying both "Pretend" and "Always Summer". You're on to something here, Gayle... just keep 'em coming! I'm lovin' it! โคโคโคโคโค

@sunsetstylinsondarcy1531

Nice song! Love it!

@TheTruthFadeswithTime28

On repeat! Literally listened to this song over 100 Times.

@SkyeSoon

just heard this on radio, LOVE IT!

@stumpleztum

singapore music industry is working its way up! kudos!

@Asian6oy

Almost 6 years later and this song still slaps, queen!!! ๐Ÿ˜

@barnyard0394

This song is so good!!! its needs more attention!!! #vibes

@dbm-yv1gl

I know this may not be appropriate but I cant believe someone from my own country that makes such a GREAT song!! We have local talent (of course)

@mrsaimsha

i love this single! mixed of pop, hiphop and house. just downloaded on Spotify.

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