Pretender
Out Came the Wolves Lyrics

Let me tell you
The singer is about to impart some knowledge or experience they have.

What I know about broken dreams
The singer knows firsthand the pain and disappointment of unfulfilled aspirations.

Because unlike you I've had way too many
The singer suggests that the listener may lack the empathy to truly understand their struggles.

Your broken home is no excuse for you
The artist implies that the listener's upbringing is not justification for their negative behavior.

To live life alone
The artist is criticizing the listener for isolating themselves from others.

You're alone cause you choose.
The singer blames the listener for their solitude, implying that they could make a different choice.

Don't play games with my head
The singer warns the listener not to manipulate or deceive them psychologically.

Get the fuck out of my head
The artist demands that the listener leave them alone and stop interfering with their thoughts and emotions.

You better bite your tongue
The artist is warning the listener to be careful about what they say, implying that there will be consequences if they continue to speak recklessly.

You better hold your breath
The artist is threatening the listener, implying that they may take physical action against them.

And for your sake you better remember
The singer is hinting that the listener may regret their actions if they do not take the warning seriously.

Every word I said.
The artist emphasizes that their warnings should not be ignored and must be heeded.

And everybody knows you're nothing but a pretender
The singer asserts that the listener is insincere and fake, and that others can see through their facade.

Pretending
The singer repeats the accusation to reinforce its significance.

And you can't fake that smile forever
The singer is suggesting that the listener's attempts to appear happy or content will eventually be exposed as false.

So just stop faking.
The artist is imploring the listener to abandon their pretense and be honest with themselves and others.

And I can't wait to watch you fall
The artist is expressing their anticipation and eagerness to see the listener receive their comeuppance.

Fall away
The singer desires for the listener to lose their current standing or status, implying that they believe it is undeserved.

What have we become
The singer is acknowledging the negative changes or actions that they and their peers have undergone.

Tearing down our peers
The artist is criticizing their peers for attacking or undermining one another.

In a mindless rage
The artist characterizes the behavior of their peers as irrational and lacking forethought.

Seeing everything with one point of view.
The artist observes that their peers have become closed-minded, only considering one perspective or viewpoint.

We will stand together.
The singer affirms their loyalty and solidarity with a group or community, despite its flaws or shortcomings.

Through it all!
The artist suggests that their group will overcome any challenges or obstacles.

And I can't wait to watch you fall
The singer repeats the desire to witness the listener's downfall.

Fall away from me.
The singer makes it clear that their desire for the listener's failure pertains to their relationship specifically, and that they want the listener out of their life.