Can't Pretend
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Only you can mend
You can mend oh oh oh
I guess that’s love
I can’t pretend
I can’t pretend, oh oh oh
Feel, my skin is rough
It can be cleansed, oh oh oh
And my arms are tough
But they can be bent
They can be bent
And I wanna fight
But I can’t contend
I guess that’s love
I can’t pretend
I can’t pretend, oh oh ooh-oh
oh oh oh
Woah!
Yeah!
Oh oh oh oh
Oh feel our bodies grow
And our souls they play, yeah
Yeah love I hope you know
How much my heart depends, yeah
But I guess that’s love I can’t pretend
I guess that’s love I can’t pretend, oh oh
But I guess that’s love I can’t pretend
I guess that’s love I can’t pretend, oh oh
Oh feel our bodies grow
And our souls they play, yeah
Yeah love I hope you know
How much my heart depends, yeah
I guess that’s love
I can’t pretend
I can’t pretend, oh oh oh
I guess that’s love
I can’t pretend
I can’t pretend, oh oh oh
The lyrics of Tom Odell's song "Can't Pretend" speak of love and the raw vulnerability that comes with it. The first verse starts with a plea for love to heal the wounds that the singer carries within. The second verse speaks of physical roughness which can be cleansed and arms that are tough but can be bent, possibly a metaphor for the emotional walls the singer has built that can be brought down when love is involved. The chorus repeats the phrase "I guess that's love, I can't pretend" emphasizing the authenticity of the emotions being expressed.
The song speaks of love as a force beyond one's control, as the singer proclaims "I wanna fight but I can't contend". The bridge of the song talks about the growth of bodies and the play of souls, an apparent reference to the physical and emotional intimacy that comes with being in love. The lyrics end with a reiteration of the chorus, highlighting the singer's inability to deny the depth of emotion associated with love.
Line by Line Meaning
Love, I have wounds
I have emotional scars of my past relationships.
Only you can mend
You are the only one who can heal my emotional wounds and help me move on.
You can mend oh oh oh
I am counting on your love to help me heal.
I guess that’s love
This is what love is all about.
I can’t pretend
I cannot hide my emotions.
Feel, my skin is rough
I am carrying a lot of burden that has left me feeling exhausted.
But it can be cleansed
With love, I believe it is possible to make me feel better and renewed.
It can be cleansed, oh oh oh
I believe that love can heal my emotional scars and make me a better person.
And my arms are tough
I have been through a lot and I am stronger now.
But they can be bent
With love, I am willing to let go of my defenses and be vulnerable.
And I wanna fight
I am used to fighting for myself and have a hard time letting others in.
But I can’t contend
I am tired of fighting and I am ready to surrender to love.
Woah!
Expressing my emotional state with an exclamation.
Yeah!
Expressing my emotional state with an exclamation.
Oh feel our bodies grow
I am enjoying our physical bond.
And our souls they play, yeah
Our emotional connection is deep and meaningful.
Yeah love I hope you know
I want you to know how important you are to me.
How much my heart depends, yeah
I rely on you to make me feel complete.
But I guess that’s love I can’t pretend
It is not possible for me to hide my feelings of love towards you.
I guess that’s love I can’t pretend, oh oh
I am in love with you and there is no denying it.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TOM PETER ODELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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