Time to Pretend
Jonsi Lyrics

I'm feeling rough, I'm feeling raw, on the prime of my life
I'm experiencing all the highs and lows that come along with being young and inexperienced, but I'm also full of energy and enthusiasm for what's to come.

Let's make some music, some money, some wine
Let's pursue our passions, make some money doing what we love, and indulge in some of life's pleasures.

I'll move to Paris, the heroin on a star
I'll go to Paris and live a glamorous, bohemian lifestyle, even if it means I'll be surrounded by drugs and addiction.

You'll man the island, the cocaine and the car
You'll take care of our affairs and enjoy a life of luxury, even if it requires us to engage in illicit activities like drug use and driving fast cars.

This is our decision, live fast, die young
We're taking control of our lives and embracing a lifestyle that's exciting and dangerous, even if it means we won't live a long life.

We've got a vision, now let's have some fun
We have an idea of what we want our lives to look like, so let's enjoy the journey and make the most of every moment.

Yes, it's overwhelming, but what can we do
It might be scary or intimidating to pursue our dreams, but we can't let our fears stop us from living the life we want.

Get jobs, wake up, commute
The traditional path of getting a job, waking up early, and commuting to work every day isn't for us - we need something more exciting and fulfilling.

Forget about our mothers and our friends
We need to separate ourselves from the influence of others and follow our own path, even if it means leaving behind those who care about us.

We're fated to pretend
We're resigned to living a life that's not entirely real or authentic, as we embrace a lifestyle that's more about appearance and image than substance.

I'll miss the playgrounds, the animals and worms
As we pursue our dreams, we'll inevitably leave behind some of the simple pleasures and joys of our childhood.

I'll miss the comfort of my mother and the world
In our pursuit of excitement and adventure, we'll also lose the sense of comfort and security that comes from being a part of something larger than ourselves.

I'll miss my sister and my father, my dog
We'll be leaving behind the people and things that matter most to us, as we chase after something that might not ultimately fulfill us.

I'll miss the boredom, the freedom, alone
We'll also miss the moments of peace and solitude that come from being alone with ourselves, and the sense of freedom that comes from having nothing to do.

There is nothing, nothing we can do
Even if we recognize that our lifestyle isn't sustainable or healthy, we feel trapped in our decisions and unable to make a change.

Love forgotten, life will start anew
As we move on from our past and embrace a new way of life, we're leaving behind the relationships and experiences that shaped us into who we are.

Models, children, we'll divorce
We'll embrace a life of superficiality and short-lived relationships, as we prioritize our own desires over the needs of others.

We'll find more, everything runs its course
We'll constantly seek out new experiences and new sources of pleasure, as we realize that everything is temporary and fleeting.

We'll choke on our vomit and that will be the end
Our recklessness and disregard for our own health and wellbeing will ultimately lead to our downfall.

Fated to... pretend
We're resigned to living a life that's not entirely real or authentic, as we embrace a lifestyle that's more about appearance and image than substance.

Fated to... pretend
We're resigned to living a life that's not entirely real or authentic, as we embrace a lifestyle that's more about appearance and image than substance.

Fated to... pretend
We're resigned to living a life that's not entirely real or authentic, as we embrace a lifestyle that's more about appearance and image than substance.