Pretend
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Baby but now we're so close to the end
We will be able to make it a friend
You've got no holes you're still trying to mend
We've got no rules left to break or to bend
We've got no time left to save or to spend
We've got no future or past left to blend
We've got no impressions we're trying to mend
We've got no reason left to pretend




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Okay's song "Pretend" are rife with meaning and emotion. At its core, the song tells of a relationship that has reached its end. The singer acknowledges that they are reaching the end of their time together, but suggests that perhaps they can use this time to become friends. The line "We will be able to make it a friend" suggests that while the romance may be over, there is still a chance for a meaningful connection.


As the song moves forward, it becomes clear that the two people in the relationship have been struggling for some time. The line "You've got no holes you're still trying to mend" suggests that one of them has been trying to fix their problems for a while, but hasn't quite succeeded. Similarly, the line "We've got no rules left to break or to bend" suggests that they have exhausted all of their options and are now at a loss for what to do.


As the song comes to an end, the singer is resigned to the fact that their relationship is over. They have no time or energy left to save it, and no reason to pretend anymore. The line "We've got no reason left to pretend" is especially poignant, as it suggests that they have been faking it for a while, trying to make something work that just isn't meant to be.


Overall, "Pretend" is a moving and powerful song about the end of a relationship. It captures the sadness and frustration that come with realizing that something you once thought was perfect is now irreparably broken.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby but now we're so close to the end
Despite being close to the end of something, we're still holding on


We will be able to make it a friend
Even in the face of an end, we still have control over the situation and can make it more amicable


You've got no holes you're still trying to mend
You've stopped trying to fix the issues that were once present in your life


We've got no rules left to break or to bend
We've exhausted all possible options and there's no more room for deviation from the current path


We've got no time left to save or to spend
We've run out of time to rectify our problems or indulge in anything new


We've got no future or past left to blend
We can no longer use the past to influence the future or vice versa


We've got no impressions we're trying to mend
There's no one left to impress or anything to prove, as we've done all we could


We've got no reason left to pretend
There's no need to fake anything anymore, especially since the end is near




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Stick

Beautiful song

Hake

Baby by now we're so close to the end
We will be able to make it a friend
And we've got no holes you're still trying to mend
And we've got no rules left to break or to bend
When we’ve got no time left to save or to spend
When we've got no future nor past left to blend
And we've got nothing precious you’re trying to defend
Then we've got no reason left to pretend

Hake

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