Pretending Perfection
Huey Mack Lyrics


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I don't really know what the future gonna hold
I just want the things that I dreamed to come true
I don't really know all the things you've been told
Just wanna tell the story of the boy named Hue
And I don't really know what's left in store
But I ain't pretending perfection no more, no more

They say I'm not a star and they're probably right
But I didn't work my whole life to take their advice
Don't look like Channing Tatum can't sing like JT
The one thing I will never do is let it break me
Opposite of a winner, cards on the table I bust
But for once it's time to say enough is enough
And fight back
They used to say I was a wanna
Be but the thing about me is I can be whoever I wanna be
I've been down, I can make it rich or poor
And the only time I'm ever selling out is on tour
So if I say I'm a winner, I'm a mother fucking winner
Time to give them something they can remember

I don't really know what the future gonna hold
I just want the things that I dreamed to come true
I don't really know all the things you've been told
Just wanna tell the story of the boy named Hue
And I don't really know what's left in store
But I ain't pretending perfection no more, no more

Yeah! I'm really just like you
Never thought I'd be a rapper just did it cause it was cool
Just a stubborn kid I was never supposed to be this
At first they were Lindsay Lohans
Everybody was the meanest
Now they got high hopes for me, I'm the fucking voice
For these average ass kids who never had a choice
But to follow the leader and go to class
Make 60k in a year and then get half of that shit taxed
So I dropped out, gave up everything in hopes to get something
My mom lost hers so I get her the crib she wanted
And from where I stand my fans were the only help
Told the label I'll call them later and did it myself

I don't really know what the future gonna hold
I just want the things that I dreamed to come true
I don't really know all the things you've been told
Just wanna tell the story of the boy named Hue
And I don't really know what's left in store
But I ain't pretending perfection no more, no more

Always knew who I was gonna be
Never been who they want from me
All alone, all by myself
Did my own thing without no help
Tried to tell me, tried to sell me short
But I determined my worth
From that West Virginia dirt
My gift, my fear, my curse

I don't really know what the future gonna hold
I just want the things that I dreamed to come true
I don't really know all the things you've been told
Just wanna tell the story of the boy named Hue




And I don't really know what's left in store
But I ain't pretending perfection no more, no more

Overall Meaning

In Huey Mack's song Pretending Perfection, he acknowledges his uncertainty about the future, but affirms his determination to achieve the things he's dreamed of. He rejects the opinions of those who doubt his abilities, stating that he won't allow their negativity to break him. He shares his own story, that of a stubborn kid who wasn't supposed to become a rapper, but who refused to follow the expectations of society. He dropped out of school and pursued his dream, despite the naysayers and the uncertain prospects.


Huey Mack defines success not by monetary gain or fame, but by the freedom to be himself and the ability to make his mother happy. He acknowledges his roots in West Virginia and his journey from a place where people tried to "sell him short" to an artist who determines his own worth. The song is about authenticity and the pursuit of self-determination.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't really know what the future gonna hold
I'm uncertain about what the future has in store.


I just want the things that I dreamed to come true
I aspire to achieve the things I envisioned.


I don't really know all the things you've been told
I'm not sure about what people have been saying about me.


Just wanna tell the story of the boy named Hue
I want to share the story of myself, Huey Mack.


And I don't really know what's left in store
I'm unaware of what's coming next.


But I ain't pretending perfection no more, no more
I'm no longer acting as if I'm flawless.


They say I'm not a star and they're probably right
People claim I'm not a celebrity and they're likely correct.


But I didn't work my whole life to take their advice
I didn't spend all this time working only to heed their recommendations.


Don't look like Channing Tatum can't sing like JT
I don't resemble Channing Tatum and lack Justin Timberlake's vocal talent.


The one thing I will never do is let it break me
I vow to not let it defeat me.


Opposite of a winner, cards on the table I bust
I'm far from victorious and I'm exposing myself to the world.


But for once it's time to say enough is enough
It's time for me to stop being mistreated.


And fight back
I intend to retaliate.


They used to say I was a wanna
They once called me an amateur.


Be but the thing about me is I can be whoever I wanna be
The thing about me is that I can transform into whoever I choose.


I've been down, I can make it rich or poor
I've experienced hardship and prosperity alike.


And the only time I'm ever selling out is on tour
The only time I'm betraying who I am is when I'm on tour.


So if I say I'm a winner, I'm a mother fucking winner
If I declare that I'm a champion, I undoubtedly am one.


Time to give them something they can remember
It's time to give the audience a memorable performance.


Yeah! I'm really just like you
I'm just like anyone reading this.


Never thought I'd be a rapper just did it cause it was cool
I never contemplated that I'd become a rapper; I pursued it solely because it was trendy.


Just a stubborn kid I was never supposed to be this
I'm a stubborn child and was never anticipated to reach this level of fame.


At first they were Lindsay Lohans
At first, people regarded me in the same negative way they did Lindsay Lohan.


Everybody was the meanest
Everyone was ill-natured at the time.


Now they got high hopes for me, I'm the fucking voice
Now they have faith in me; I'm the voice of the masses.


For these average ass kids who never had a choice
For these ordinary kids who lacked opportunities.


But to follow the leader and go to class
But to conform with the crowd and attend school.


Make 60k in a year and then get half of that shit taxed
Make sixty-thousand dollars annually and then pay half of it to the government in taxes.


So I dropped out, gave up everything in hopes to get something
So I left school and risked everything to attain something.


My mom lost hers so I get her the crib she wanted
My mother misplaced her property, so I obtain her dream home.


And from where I stand my fans were the only help
My admirers were my sole assistance.


Told the label I'll call them later and did it myself
I informed the record label that I'll speak with them later and completed the task myself.


Always knew who I was gonna be
I always knew my identity.


Never been who they want from me
I've never conformed to others' expectations of me.


All alone, all by myself
I was by myself and lonely.


Did my own thing without no help
I forged my own path without any help.


Tried to tell me, tried to sell me short
People attempted to underestimate me.


But I determined my worth
But I established my own value.


From that West Virginia dirt
From the undesirable environment of West Virginia.


My gift, my fear, my curse
My talent, my anxiety, my downfall.




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Comments from YouTube:

TMore27

If Huey keeps going he's gonna get big, can't wait for Pretending Perfection!

VancityCan

So hyphy stoked for the album, so sick to see parts of videos all the way back from 'nothing back' come a long way and only going to keep getting better, this album should be named "perfection"

Gage O'Neil

This album is gonna get big. no doubt about it

TheClaytonTV

Pretending Perfection is going to be so good, cant wait to see him on the tour.

DonkeyD3033

Seriously Hue. Best song to date. So proud to have been following you for a while now. Keep doing it kid. Bravo.

Dan Murphy

keep up all the hard work Huey. your music is honestly amazing and really expiring! Can not wait to hear the rest of this Album!!!

Kyle

Does anyone else have this video on repeat!?!

OfficialDannyP

This video made me decide to DEFINITELY buy the album! Great stuff Huey

Matt Mo'ret

love the production, surprised by the vocals on the hook. Good work fam! My music is sure to please if you're into this style. Love & respect to all your fans.

Lil Sokz

i love the chorus. its so beautiful!

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