Members:
Vocals: Dan Straaberg
Guitar & Vocals: Ken Andre Rolfseng
Guitar: Øyvind Wulvig Fredriksen
Bass: Robert El-Kaled Brekkli
Drums: Simen Bredesen
Discography:
2021 - True Love, Pure Hate
2019 - 1212
2017 - A False Hope Is All I Need
2017 - I'll Take It From Here Stoolie, You Can Bounce (Single)
2016 - Your Best Friend, The Dagger (Single)
2015 - Nothing More, Nothing Less
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Say Pretend
Life Lessons Lyrics
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Forget the good things for the sake
Of making me feel like I'm made of stone
What's so wrong that your first thought is I should leave?
And am I so different from before?
That you expected more from me?
Did you expect something more from me?
Did you expect something more from me?
Did you see it in my eyes as you sat with me?
Did you hear it in my voice or in memories?
From back when it was easy to fall asleep?
When we fight no one's the winner
If I've said you're right you just don't remember
I'm starting to think you say I've given up
Because you're giving up on me
She said, "You're giving up on me"
She said, "You're giving up on me"
Go home get some rest
We'll talk when I clear my head
Or you can drive back instead
We'll talk it out or as you say, "Pretend"
Or as you say, "Pretend"
We'll talk it out, we'll talk it out
We'll talk when I clear my head
We'll talk it out, we'll talk it out
Or as you say, "Pretend"
We'll talk it out, we'll talk it out
When we fight no one's the winner
If I've said you're right you just don't remember
I'm starting to think you say I've given up
Because you're giving up on me
She said, "You're giving up on me"
She said, "You're giving up on me"
I want to leave
But if I do then it's over
When we're alone together
We're alone but together
I want to leave
But if I do then it's over
If I do that it's over
When we've died no one's the winner
If I've said you're right you just don't remember
I'm starting to think you say I'm, you say I'm, you say I'm giving up on you
She said, "You're giving up on me"
She said, "You're giving up on me"
Did you expect something more from me?
Did you expect something more from me?
Did you see it in my eyes as you sat with me?
Did you hear it in my voice or in memories?
From back when it was easy to fall asleep?
In "Say Pretend," Life Lessons delivers a raw and introspective look into a failing relationship. The first verse sets the scene, with the singer telling their partner to collect their things and leave, seeming to have given up on salvaging the relationship. The second verse reveals the frustration and confusion the singer is feeling, questioning why their partner expected more from them and wondering if they've changed in some way. The chorus repeats the phrase "When we fight no one's the winner," emphasizing the toxicity of their arguments and the fact that neither of them is coming out on top.
The next section of the song features a back-and-forth between the singer and their partner, with the partner accusing the singer of giving up on them and the singer insisting that it's the other way around. The third verse finds the singer contemplating leaving the relationship entirely, but realizing that doing so would mean it's truly over.
Overall, "Say Pretend" is a poignant exploration of the struggles that arise in relationships, particularly when communication breaks down and both parties feel like they're giving more than they're getting.
Line by Line Meaning
Collect your bags, your clothes, your makeup
Get everything you need to leave
Forget the good things for the sake
Ignore the positive aspects of our relationship for your own reasons
Of making me feel like I'm made of stone
Intentionally hurting me emotionally
What's so wrong that your first thought is I should leave?
Why is your immediate response to a disagreement the idea of leaving me?
And am I so different from before?
Have I changed so much that you expected better from me?
That you expected more from me?
Did you have higher expectations of me?
Did you expect something more from me?
Did you hope for more from our relationship?
Did you see it in my eyes as you sat with me?
Could you tell that something was wrong just by looking at me?
Did you hear it in my voice or in memories?
Did you detect something was off by the way I spoke or by recalling past experiences?
From back when it was easy to fall asleep?
When we didn't have as many conflicts, and it was easier to rest peacefully
When we fight no one's the winner
There's no winning in our arguments
If I've said you're right you just don't remember
Even if I agreed with you, you wouldn't acknowledge it
I'm starting to think you say I've given up
I believe you think I've stopped trying
Because you're giving up on me
Because you're losing faith in our relationship
She said, "You're giving up on me"
She accuses me of being the one who's losing hope
Go home get some rest
Leave and take some time to relax
We'll talk when I clear my head
We'll discuss this when I have a better mindset
Or you can drive back instead
Or you can leave and travel back to your place
We'll talk it out or as you say, "Pretend"
We can either resolve our issues or pretend that everything is fine
We'll talk it out
We'll work through our problems together
When we've died no one's the winner
When we're old and gray, we'll realize that our arguments were fruitless
I want to leave
I'm considering leaving
But if I do then it's over
But if I choose to depart, our relationship will end permanently
When we're alone together
Even when it's just us, we're not truly connected
We're alone but together
Our relationship is isolated and distant
Contributed by Violet D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ljós Sum
Esta banda me ha marcado mucho desde sus comienzos, y hasta la fecha no dejan de ser los mejores para mi. Y en especial esta canción me pone la piel chinita como la primera vez que la escuché.
Nunca dejen de hacer música. ❤
Matthew Zamski
Why is generic pop punk so freaking good
bbq seitan
@ferny du wop its like pizza, even the most generic pizza is bomb as phuck
ferny du wop
Matthew Zamski cause it's simply the best!
Dhimaz Aditya
Love it
Caleb Glass
The first 5 seconds of this song had me very intrigued. The rest has me coming back again and again.
bbq seitan
Over and over and over again?
Defy
You guys are fucking in a realm of your own. By far these are the best vocals I've ever heard in this genre
yuh
Knuckle Puck is my favorite band. So I love what you guys are doing ha xD. For real though keep it up. What you have right now is fucking amazing. Reach your goals and do what you love.
Rebeca Grimaldi
Just saw these guys live in Walla Walla, Washington. So hooked. Love their sound!!