pretend
Playing Pretend with Unspoken Desires: Hannah Mundine's Melodic Narrative
Lyrics
I've got my fists gripped tight around the time
The singer feels a strong grip on time, metaphorically implying a desire to control or elongate moments.
Make these seconds last why can't we hold them?
The wish to prolong moments, emphasizing the inability to retain or hold onto passing time.
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An expression of contemplation or hesitation.
I wish we could stay here in this moment, oh I know tonight this love is worth it
Expressing a desire to remain in the present moment due to the perceived significance of love.
So why won't you show it?
A question posed regarding the partner's reluctance to demonstrate or express their love openly.
You're breaking down my walls, mmm
Suggests vulnerability caused by the partner's actions affecting the singer emotionally.
You don't know what you want, mmm
Indicates the partner's indecisiveness or confusion about their desires or feelings.
So why don't we play pretend, so this never has to end?
Suggests the idea of pretending to sustain the current situation in an attempt to prevent its end.
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Continued contemplation or hesitation.
With every moment I get closer, hope this time that the door is open
Hoping for progress in the relationship, wishing for an open opportunity or chance.
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Reflecting on waiting and hoping for an opportunity for connection.
Holding out so you don't have to say that I'd be the one that got away
The singer is holding back to prevent becoming the one the partner regrets losing.
But how would you know it?
Questioning the partner's understanding or awareness of certain emotions or situations.
You're breaking down my walls, mmm
Reiteration of vulnerability due to the partner's actions or behavior.
You don't know what you want, mmm
Reinforces the partner's uncertainty or confusion regarding desires or intentions.
So why don't we play pretend, so this never has to end?
Repeating the notion of pretending to sustain the relationship to avoid its end.
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Continued contemplation or hesitation.
I spent all this time wondering why I couldn't be enough
The singer questions their worth or value in the relationship, feeling inadequate.
You spent all this time playing like I don't deserve your love
Highlighting the partner's actions of neglect or withholding love, causing emotional distress.
Baby, I don't why I couldn't give you up when this just isn't enough
Expressing confusion about the inability to let go despite recognizing dissatisfaction.
Building up my walls, mmm
Reflects self-preservation, rebuilding emotional barriers due to the partner's actions.
You don't know what you want, mmm
Reiterates the partner's uncertainty or confusion about desires or intentions.
I just can't play pretend, but I hope this never ends
Expressing difficulty in pretending but still wishing for the relationship to continue.
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Continued contemplation or hesitation about the relationship's potential end.
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