Can We Pretend
Jade and The Freeways Lyrics
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'Cause I know they're heavy
Keep them safe for you
and I'll hold it steady
Don't know what to do
but who really does
Just let me pull you through
and let me sink down with you
No looking back now
No regrets and no apologies
Take my hand now
Do what I can to help you stand
We can run away
We can run away
until their faces fade to gray
We can run away
to find a better way
We can run away
We can run away
until their faces fade to gray
We can run away
'til there's nothing left to say
Waiting for the rain
little desert flower
Wash away the shame
in my aver tower
Don't know who to blame
for what you become
For everything you did
and everything you gave up
Doesn't matter now
No looking back now
No regrets and no apologies
Take my hand now
Do what I can to help you stand
We can run away
We can run away
until their faces fade to gray
We can run away
to find a better way
We can run away
We can run away
until their faces fade to gray
We can run away
'til there's nothing left to say
Have you had
have you had enough
Holding on and giving up yeah
Money talks and desperation
We yeah
Well I'm tired of being
on my knees
Tired of terrible pleas
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We can run away
We can run away
until their faces fade to gray
We can run away
to find a better way
We can run away
We can run away
until their faces fade to gray
We can run away
'til there's nothing left to say
We can run away
We can run away
until their faces fade to gray
We can run away
'til there's nothing left to say
The lyrics to Jade and The Freeways's song "Can We Pretend" convey a sense of empathy and support for someone going through a difficult time. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to hold the weight of the other person's burdens, offering comfort and companionship. The lines "Don't know what to do, but who really does" indicate a recognition that sometimes there are no easy solutions to life's challenges, but the singer is still willing to be there for the person in need.
The chorus of the song expresses a desire to escape from the troubles and pressures of the world. Running away is presented as a temporary respite, a way to find solace and perhaps discover a better way of living. The repetition of "until their faces fade to gray" suggests leaving behind the judgment and negativity of others.
The verse about the "little desert flower" and washing away shame in an "aver tower" adds a poetic element to the lyrics. It seems to imply a longing for renewal and cleansing, as well as a search for accountability for the person in question.
Overall, "Can We Pretend" offers a message of support, understanding, and the willingness to escape from the harsh realities of life in order to find a better path.
Line by Line Meaning
Spare a thought or two
Take a moment to consider
'Cause I know they're heavy
Because I understand they are burdensome
Keep them safe for you
Preserve them on your behalf
and I'll hold it steady
And I will provide stability
Don't know what to do
Uncertain of the course of action
but who really does
But who truly does
Just let me pull you through
Allow me to guide you through
and let me sink down with you
And let me descend together with you
No more tears now
No need for further sadness
No looking back now
No turning back at this point
No regrets and no apologies
No feelings of remorse or apologies
Take my hand now
Hold onto my hand now
Do what I can to help you stand
Provide assistance to help you stand
We can run away
We have the option to escape
until their faces fade to gray
Until their identities become indistinct
to find a better way
In search of a superior path
Waiting for the rain
Anticipating the arrival of rain
little desert flower
Small flower in a dry landscape
Wash away the shame
Cleanse the guilt and disgrace
in my aver tower
Within my lofty structure
Don't know who to blame
Uncertain of who should be held responsible
for what you become
For the person you have transformed into
For everything you did
For all your actions
and everything you gave up
And all the sacrifices you made
Doesn't matter now
It is irrelevant now
Have you had
Have you reached the point
have you had enough
Have you had your fill
Holding on and giving up yeah
Continuing to hold on while also surrendering
Money talks and desperation
Financial influence and extreme need
We yeah
We, indeed
Well I'm tired of being
I am exhausted from being
on my knees
In a submissive position
Tired of terrible pleas
Worn out from making desperate requests
We can run away
We have the option to escape
until their faces fade to gray
Until their identities become indistinct
'til there's nothing left to say
Until there are no more words
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: nagatani masako
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