Pretend
Reeves Dianne Lyrics
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It isn't very hard to do
And you'll find happiness without an end
Whenever you pretend
Remember anyone can dream
And nothing's bad as it may seem
The little things you haven't got
You'll find a love you can share
One you can call all your own
Just close your eyes, she'll be there
You'll never be alone
And if you sing this melody
You'll be pretending just like me
The world is mine, it can be yours, my friend
So why don't you pretend?
And if you sing this melody
You'll be pretending just like me
The world is mine, it can be yours, my friend
So why don't you pretend?
The lyrics of Reeves Dianne's song Pretend advocate for the power of positive thinking and the benefits of pretending. The song encourages listeners to pretend to be happy when they are feeling blue and to dream of a better life. The song argues that by pretending, one can open oneself up to happiness and love. The lyrics highlight that one should not be discouraged by what they do not have, but rather should appreciate what they do have and what they can imagine.
The refrain of the song is particularly interesting because it repeats the line "why don't you pretend?" This encourages listeners to actively engage in the act of pretending in order to find happiness and fulfillment. The line "You'll find a love you can share, one you can call all your own" speaks to the idea of manifesting what one wants through positive thinking and pretending. The idea is that by putting positive energy out into the universe, one can attract positive experiences and people.
Line by Line Meaning
Pretend you're happy when you're blue
Act like you're happy, even when you're feeling down.
It isn't very hard to do
It's not difficult to pretend to be happy, even if you're not.
And you'll find happiness without an end
By pretending to be happy, you can find endless happiness.
Whenever you pretend
Pretending to be happy can be done anytime.
Remember anyone can dream
Anyone can have hopes and aspirations.
And nothing's bad as it may seem
Things may not be as bad as they appear.
The little things you haven't got
The small things you lack.
Could be a lot if you pretend
By pretending, the small things can seem like a lot.
You'll find a love you can share
You can find someone to share your love with.
One you can call all your own
Someone whom you can claim as your own.
Just close your eyes, she'll be there
If you pretend hard enough, you can imagine that someone is there with you.
You'll never be alone
If you pretend that someone is with you, you won't feel lonely.
And if you sing this melody
If you sing this song.
You'll be pretending just like me
You can also pretend, just like I am.
The world is mine, it can be yours, my friend
The world is open to anyone, including you, my friend.
So why don't you pretend?
So why not try pretending like me?
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COURTNEY COLE, MASON DOUGLAS, TIFFANY VARTANYAN
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