Pretend
Jo.E Lyrics
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It seems like it's all, it's all for nothing
I know the barricades
And I know the mortar in the wall breaks
I recognize the weapons, I used them well
This is my mistake
Let me make it good
I've a rich understanding of my finest defenses
I proclaim that claims are left unstated
I demand a rematch
I decree a stalemate
I divine my deeper motives
I recognize the weapons
I've practiced them well, I fitted them myself
It's amazing what devices you can sympathize (empathize)
This is my mistake
Let me make it good
I raised the wall and I will be the one to knock it down
Reach out for me and hold me tight
Hold that memory
Let my machine talk to me, let my machine talk to me
This is my world and I am world leader pretend
This is my life
And this is my time
I have been given the freedom
To do as I see fit
It's high time I've razed the walls that I've constructed
It's amazing what devices you can sympathize (empathize)
This is my mistake
Let me make it good
I raised the wall and I will be the one to knock it down
You fill in the mortar
You fill in the harmony
You fill in the mortar
I raised the wall
And I'm the only one
I will be the one to knock it down
In “Pretend,” Jo.E embarks on a journey of self-exploration and realization. The song begins with a confession of self-destruction- the war the singer is waging on themselves. The lyrics “it seems like it's all, it's all for nothing” highlight the futility of their efforts. The singer recognizes that they have created barriers for themselves, barricades which they now must breach. They acknowledge their past aggression, but they are determined to knock down the walls they have constructed. The chorus reiterates that sentiment- "This is my life, and this is my time, I have been given the freedom to do as I see fit.”
The second verse of the song is an introspective look at their psyche. They know their strengths and weaknesses, and they have learned to use all their “weapons” skillfully. Jo.E mentions that they have not expressed their true feelings, but now they demand a rematch, a chance to make things right. They understand that it is necessary to examine their motives and that it requires deeper understanding. This verse signifies a call for self-reflection, a reminder that self-awareness is essential for growth.
In the last verse, Jo.E acknowledges that their world is just a pretension, a fleeting thought that can crumble anytime. The song ends with the singer declaring that they are the only ones who can knock down the walls they have built around themselves. The use of the phrase "you fill in the mortar, you fill in the harmony" underlines that it's a personal battle; no one can do it for them.
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Line by Line Meaning
I sit at my table and wage war on myself
I am struggling with my inner thoughts and emotions
It seems like it's all, it's all for nothing
My efforts feel like they are not yielding any positive results
I know the barricades
I am aware of the obstacles holding me back
And I know the mortar in the wall breaks
I understand that the foundation of my defenses can be weakened
I recognize the weapons, I used them well
I am familiar with the tactics I employ to defend myself
This is my mistake
I acknowledge that my current situation is a consequence of my own actions
Let me make it good
I am willing to take responsibility for my mistakes and make it right
I raised the wall and I will be the one to knock it down
I am responsible for my own healing and breaking down my own defenses
I've a rich understanding of my finest defenses
I thoroughly understand the strategies I use to protect myself
I proclaim that claims are left unstated
I assert that some things are left unsaid
I demand a rematch
I desire another chance to face my challenges
I decree a stalemate
I declare a draw in the conflict between myself and my struggles
I divine my deeper motives
I introspect to understand my underlying motivations
You fill in the mortar
You support me by filling in the cracks in my defenses
You fill in the harmony
You help me find balance and peace within myself
This is my world and I am world leader pretend
I realize my power over my own life and circumstances
This is my life
I have control over my own experiences
And this is my time
I recognize that the present is an opportunity for growth and change
I have been given the freedom
I acknowledge the privilege of being in control of my own life
To do as I see fit
I am responsible for my own decisions and actions
It's high time I've razed the walls that I've constructed
It is long overdue for me to break down my own barriers and defenses
Let my machine talk to me, let my machine talk to me
I seek clarity and guidance from within myself
I will be the one to knock it down
I am solely responsible for breaking down my own defenses
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Michael Mills, Michael Stipe
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@mariaerikastaana4659
Automatically best song 🥰
I love it 😍😍
@kyuvenzz
Literally my fav song 💖💖
@marielizabeth3683
Damn! I remember my old friend way back high school. I never confess my feelings to him. May gusto rin kasi siya sa friend ko HAHA
@katheencoloveswords1761
just saw this in viva channel, glad i did! ✨
@sunshinepaguia2056
Why is this so underrated?? This is so good.
@benitamanalese7084
👏👏👏 very good. I enjoyed listening to it.
@rodelpalmario6557
Wow. Galing 👏👏👏👏
@ISwimByHeart
Just the right blend of senti and feel good. Love love!!! 😘😘😘
@sejaldalal2084
I loved the song, it's soooo good. Amazing!