Pretend
Giovannie and the Hired Guns Lyrics
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You're the only girl in this bar that caught my eyes tonight
You take my hand, start pullin' me close
I can't catch my breath, I wanna give in
But you won't let go
It might've been a long shot
Would you tell me don't say never
Hell as long as you say while you stay
Nothing now will get in our way
Why do we pretend we ain't lovin'
Well turn off the lights, we ain't leavin' this room
Wanna show you the feelings that I have for you
We'll take it slow, play 2AM
I'm sorry it's the only time I decide to get in
It might've been a long shot
Would you tell me don't say never
'Cause maybe baby why do we pretend
Hell as long as you say while you stay
Nothing now will get in our way
Why do we pretend we ain't lovin'
We both want more
As our clothes hit the floor
The moment just feels right
Tonight will never leave my mind
It might've been a long shot
Would you tell me don't say never
'Cause maybe baby why do we pretend
Hell as long as you say while you stay
Nothing now will get in our way
Why do we pretend we ain't lovin'
We ain't lovin
The lyrics to Giovannie and the Hired Guns’ song Pretend tell the story of a man who approaches a woman in a bar and offers to buy her a drink. He is immediately drawn to her and the two of them start to dance. The man is so infatuated with her that he can’t catch his breath, but the woman won’t let go.
As the night progresses, the man and woman decide to stay in the room, turn off the lights and express their love for each other. The lyrics suggest that the man and woman are pretending that they are not in love with each other, and that they are both afraid to admit their feelings. The chorus repeats the line “Why do we pretend we ain’t lovin’?” as the man and woman struggle to come to terms with their feelings.
The lyrics convey a sense of longing, desire and fear in equal measure. The man and woman both seem to be searching for something, but they are afraid to take a chance on their feelings. The chorus is particularly powerful in that it captures the essence of their struggle. They both know they are in love, but they keep pretending that they are not.
Line by Line Meaning
So what do you say can I buy you a drink
Asking permission to start a conversation over drinks
You're the only girl in this bar that caught my eyes tonight
Expressing attraction towards the person
You take my hand, start pullin' me close
Physical intimacy starting
I can't catch my breath, I wanna give in
Intensity of attraction and desire to act on it
But you won't let go
The other person is hesitant and holding back
It might've been a long shot
Acknowledging uncertainty of the situation
Would you tell me don't say never
Asking the other person not to dismiss the possibility
'Cause maybe baby why do we pretend
Questioning the need to hold back and play it safe
Hell as long as you say while you stay
As long as the other person is willing to continue, nothing else matters
Nothing now will get in our way
Being determined to push past any obstacles
Why do we pretend we ain't lovin'
Reiterating the question of why we feel the need to hold back and pretend
Well turn off the lights, we ain't leavin' this room
Preparing to fully indulge in the moment and ignore the outside world
Wanna show you the feelings that I have for you
Wanting to express and act on the strong emotions towards the other person
We'll take it slow, play 2AM
Choosing to move at a pace that feels comfortable and right
I'm sorry it's the only time I decide to get in
Apologizing for not taking action sooner or more often
We both want more
Acknowledging mutual desire for a deeper connection
As our clothes hit the floor
Physical intimacy escalating
The moment just feels right
Sense of undeniable chemistry and connection
Tonight will never leave my mind
Expressing the enduring impact of the experience
We ain't lovin
Final repetition of the question- why are we holding back and pretending not to love each other?
Writer(s): Alex Trejo, Giovannie Yanez
Contributed by Eliana C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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