Pretender
LaBrie James Lyrics

Ahh, ahh, ahh Lead me to the oceans white sands
The singer desires to be taken to a serene location on a beach where the ocean is pure and the sand is white.

Ahh, ahh, ahh Where I can catch myself
The beach is a place where the singer can reflect on their thoughts and feelings.

Ahh, ahh, ahh Let the water cool and soothe me
The cool water of the ocean has a calming effect on the singer.

Ahh, ahh, ahh A steady rhythm flows
The waves of the ocean provide a soothing background noise to the artist.

I cannot deny it's holy
The artist believes that the beach is a holy and spiritual place.

I know who you are
The singer has a deep personal connection to the divine or the universe.

I can feel You know me
The singer feels that the divine or the universe understands them on a deep level.

Send your pretender A man divine his power
The artist is calling out a religious or political leader as an imposter who falsely claims to have divine power.

Who dares judge or question His words scripted by liars Gross intervention
The artist believes that the leader's words are not genuine but are instead manipulated and controlled by others in order to oppress and control the masses.

Proclaims their one desire Distorting the facts Ancient voices tired
The leader claims to have a singular goal or mission, but the artist believes that they are lying and ignoring the voices and knowledge of the past.

Ahh, ahh, ahh Forgotten words from long ago
The singer is reminded of ancient teachings or beliefs that have been lost or ignored over time.

Ahh, ahh, ahh Speak volumes to me now
The ancient teachings or beliefs resonate with the artist and hold great meaning for them in the present.

Ahh, ahh, ahh Plagiarism is our truth
The singer believes that many modern beliefs or teachings are not original, but instead stolen or borrowed from ancient traditions.

Ahh, ahh, ahh Allegiance to a hoax
Many people have blindly devoted themselves to false or misleading beliefs and teachings.

So these chosen few are holy Perpetuate fear Til the guilt consumes me
The singer believes that religious or political elites use fear and guilt to control and manipulate people, causing them to feel guilty and oppressed.

Designed for one Empire Erase the offenders Persecuted fires
The leader is intentionally targeting and punishing individuals or groups of people who do not conform to their beliefs or ideals.

They will not answer For wars which they inspired
The artist believes that the leader is responsible for starting conflicts and wars.

Shaped Each one of us Shadows of the Third century
The singer believes that human beings have been shaped by the influences of the past and that many people are still living in the mindset and culture of the third century.

Our fate A fatal error Created our Tragic history
The singer believes that humanity's mistakes and errors in judgment have led to a tragic, violent history.

Buried message The writings of truth Religions challenged There not amused
The artist believes that there are hidden messages of truth buried within religious texts or teachings, but religious leaders are resistant to these messages and are not open to being challenged.

Transformed vision This truth recognized No further deception Their pious position
The artist believes that recognizing the truth and rejecting deceit will lead to a transformation in the way people view religion and those in positions of power.

Parallels Understanding The message is clear Fanned into full flame
The artist sees parallels and similarities across different cultures and beliefs, leading to a greater understanding of the underlying truths.

Ideology Beliefs in a system Unlike philosophy The failure to listen
The singer believes that ideologies or systems of beliefs are different from true philosophies, and that the inability to listen to other perspectives is a barrier to achieving greater understanding and peace.