Pretend
Hugh Coltman Lyrics
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It isn't very hard to do
And you'll find happiness without an end
Whenever you pretend
Remember anyone can dream
And nothing's bad as it may seem
The little things you haven't got
You'll find a love you can share
One you can call all your own
Just close your eyes, she'll be there
You'll never be alone
And if you sing this melody
You'll be pretending just like me
The world is mine, it can be yours, my friend
So why don't you pretend?
You'll find a love you can share One you can call all your own
Just close your eyes, she'll be there
You'll never be alone
And if you sing this melody
You gonna be pretending just like me
The world is mine, it can be yours, my friend
So why don't you pretend?
Oh, the world is mine, it can be yours, my friend
So why don't you pretend?
In this song, Hugh Coltman urges his listeners to pretend that they are happy even if they are feeling blue. He believes that it's not difficult to do and by doing so, they will find happiness without an end. He suggests that anyone can dream, and that nothing is as bad as it seems. Often the little things we don't have or don't achieve can become more significant barriers to happiness than they should be, but they could be a lot if we pretend. Thus, by pretending, we can find joy, love, and connection even when our reality is disappointing.
The song also alludes to the power of imagination. When we close our eyes and imagine, we can create a world and a reality that is all our own, one filled with the love and happiness we crave. By singing along to the melody, the listeners are invited to pretend along with the artist and to see that the world can be theirs as well. Through music, the song invites us to imagine, dream and to create a world full of love, hope, and possibility.
Line by Line Meaning
Pretend you're happy when blue
If you act like you're happy when you're feeling down, you might start to feel genuinely happy.
It isn't very hard to do
Putting on a happy face when you're feeling low isn't difficult.
And you'll find happiness without an end
If you pretend to be happy, you might eventually find real happiness that lasts forever.
Whenever you pretend
Whenever you act as if you're happy.
Remember anyone can dream
Everyone has the ability to dream.
And nothing's bad as it may seem
Things might not be as negative as they initially appear.
The little things you haven't got
Small things you don't possess.
Could be a lot if you pretend
If you pretend that you have the things you don't actually have, you might be satisfied.
You'll find a love you can share
You might discover a love that can be shared with someone.
One you can call all your own
A love that belongs solely to you.
Just close your eyes, she'll be there
If you imagine your love interest, you might feel their presence.
You'll never be alone
You'll never feel lonely if you have someone to love.
And if you sing this melody
If you sing along with this song's tune.
You'll be pretending just like me
You'll be pretending to be happy like the song's performer.
The world is mine, it can be yours, my friend
The world is a vast space, and it belongs to no one in particular.
So why don't you pretend?
Why not try to pretend to be happy and satisfied?
Oh, the world is mine, it can be yours, my friend
The world is a vast space, and it belongs to no one in particular.
So why don't you pretend?
Why not try to pretend to be happy and satisfied?
Writer(s): FRANK LAVERE, LEW DOUGLAS, DAN BELLOC, CLIFF PARMAN
Contributed by Jordan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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