Pretend
Whispers of Shadows: Unveiling the Hidden Stories in 'Pretend'Lyrics
Keep it in the bottle
Expressing the desire to keep emotions or issues hidden, metaphorically comparing it to keeping them "in the bottle."
Hide from all the friends I keep
Avoiding social interactions with friends and maintaining a certain level of secrecy or privacy.
I don't need a legacy
Rejecting the need for leaving a lasting impact or legacy.
I just need to get some sleep
Prioritizing the necessity of getting rest over achieving lasting accomplishments.
Keep it in the bottle
Repetition of the desire to keep emotions or issues hidden, reinforcing the theme.
Hide from all the friends I keep
Reiterating the inclination to avoid sharing personal matters with friends.
I don't need a legacy
Reaffirming the rejection of the need for leaving a legacy.
I don't need a legacy
Repeating the assertion of not requiring a legacy, emphasizing this lack of interest.
Keep it from the bottom
Choosing to keep issues concealed, emphasizing the depth of this desire metaphorically.
Hide behind the friends I see
Preferring to hide behind social interactions and friendships to avoid facing personal challenges.
I wish I was where I need
Expressing a longing for being in a place or state of being that is essential or necessary.
I just think it's never been
Suggesting that reaching the desired state has never been achieved or experienced.
Keep it from the bottom
Reiterating the preference to keep issues hidden, using the metaphor of staying at the bottom.
Hide behind the friends I see
Continuing to hide behind social interactions and friendships for emotional protection.
I wish I was where I need
Expressing a wish to be in a necessary or desired place, echoing the sentiment from earlier lines.
I wish I was where I need
Repeating the desire to be in a needed state, underscoring the longing for this particular condition.
Oh
An exclamation possibly expressing surprise or emotion, setting the tone for the following lines.
We'll repair it on the run
Committing to fixing or resolving issues while on the move, suggesting an active approach to problem-solving.
We'll repair it on the run
Repeating the commitment to repairing things while in motion, emphasizing the dynamic nature of the solution.
Oh
An expression of reassurance or confidence in the process of fixing things, even if done just for enjoyment.
We'll repair it just for fun
Reaffirming the idea of repairing things for the sake of enjoyment or pleasure.
We'll repair it just for fun
Stressing the enjoyment aspect of repairing, implying a lighthearted or positive approach.
I get up
A repetitive pattern reflecting a cycle of getting up, coming around, and pretending to be welcome after falling out or facing challenges. The comparison of being looked at like a ghost suggests a feeling of alienation or being misunderstood in these interactions.
And come around
-And make pretend I'm welcome
-We fell out, we fell down
-You look at me like I'm a ghost
-I get up
-And come around
-And make pretend I'm welcome
-We fell out, we fell down
-You look at me like I'm a ghost
-I get up
-And come around
-And make pretend I'm welcome
-We fell out, we fell down
-You look at me like I'm a ghost
-I get up
-And come around
-And make pretend I'm welcome
-We fell out, we fell down
-You look at me like I'm a ghost
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