Pretend
Socialburn Lyrics
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It was covering a world so bright
Hiding from a place inside you could never really see the light
But I'm having trouble sleeping cause I know no one's awake
I wish that I was dreaming cause then I could see your face
And I wish I knew a place to hide
I wish I knew a place inside
Where I could
[Chorus]
Pretend you're the only one
Pretend you're the only one
Pretend you're the only one
That's never far away
But you're having trouble breathing
Cause the world takes your breath away
And you're hiding from the demons
That attack you everyday
And I wish that I could be there
To help take away the pain
But looking in my mirror
I could never see your face
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
But if I could see your face tonight
I would give away my worthless life
Crawling on my hands and knees
I beg you, I beg you, I beg you::.
[Lead break]
[Chorus x2]
The song 'Pretend' by Socialburn talks about the struggles of two individuals who are facing their inner demons. The song begins with a description of a beautiful sky, but the singer acknowledges that some people are not able to appreciate this beauty as they are battling with their inner darkness, and they are not able to 'see the light'. The singer then confesses that he is having trouble sleeping because he knows that he is alone, and he wishes that he could see the face of his loved one who is not around.
In the chorus, the singer talks about wanting to pretend that his loved one is the only one that exists, and they are always close by. He is acknowledging the power of imagination and pretending to help bring them closer even if it's not the reality. The second verse is from the perspective of the loved one, who is struggling to deal with the demons that attack them every day. The singer wants to help, but they struggle to imagine the face of the loved one, so they feel powerless.
The bridge is a desperate pledge to give anything to see the face of the loved one; it's a demonstration of the depth of the singer's affection. In conclusion, 'Pretend' by Socialburn is a song that portrays the power of imagination and the desire to be with a loved one even when it's not possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you see the sky tonight
Have you noticed the beautiful sky above us tonight?
It was covering a world so bright
The sky was blanketing a world filled with radiance.
Hiding from a place inside you could never really see the light
You're concealing an inner place that is preventing you from seeing the light inside you.
But I'm having trouble sleeping cause I know no one's awake
As I lay awake at night, I'm reminded that nobody else is up beside me.
I wish that I was dreaming cause then I could see your face
I yearn for a dream where I can finally see your face again.
And I wish I knew a place to hide
I long for a secure spot to take refuge in.
I wish I knew a place inside
I am searching for an inner sanctuary.
Where I could
Pretend you're the only one
Pretend you're the only one that matters to me.
Pretend you're the only one
Pretend you're the only one that occupies my thoughts.
Pretend you're the only one
Pretend you're the only one in my heart.
That's never far away
That you're always close to me.
But you're having trouble breathing
You're struggling to breathe amidst the chaos of the world.
Cause the world takes your breath away
Because the world is constantly taking your breath away.
And you're hiding from the demons
You're trying to escape from the demons that haunt you.
That attack you everyday
That torment you ceaselessly.
And I wish that I could be there
I wish I could be present for you.
To help take away the pain
To assist you in relieving your suffering.
But looking in my mirror
When I look in my reflection.
I could never see your face
I can never see your face in my own reflection.
But if I could see your face tonight
But if I had the chance to see your face tonight.
I would give away my worthless life
I would sacrifice my meaningless existence.
Crawling on my hands and knees
I would beg for mercy and forgiveness.
I beg you, I beg you, I beg you::.
I implore you with all my heart, I plead with you, I plead with you.
[Lead break]
[Chorus x2]
Repeat of the chorus, emphasizing the longing to be close to the person he's addressing.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER GLENN COBB, THOMAS NEIL ALDAY
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Mel Johnson
Neil oh how I miss you (EVERY1) FLOYD'S MUSIC STORE DAYZ WERE AWESOME miss Kevin frm TRUST COMPANY 2 n Justin ahhhh