Lyrics
I'm playing make belief
I engage in make-believe activities
Cardboard adventuring
Exploring imaginary worlds made of cardboard
I need a time machine
Expressing a desire for a time-travel device
Back to the best of me
Longing to revisit a better version of myself in the past
Now shut up, I'm fine
Asserting that everything is okay
You've crossed the line
Someone has crossed a boundary or limit
I'll figure it out with time
Believing that the situation will become clear over time
I'll shut up
Expressing a desire to be silent
I know the time will go
Acknowledging that time will pass
But I won't let it end
Determined not to let time bring things to an end
It's time to play pretend
Embracing the idea of playing pretend
Time to play pretend
Reiterating the theme of pretending
It's like a tidal wave
Comparing a feeling to a powerful force, possibly emotional
Coming from outer space
Describing the force as coming from outer space
Since I was 19
Referencing a specific age (19) when life became challenging
Life got the best of me
Life's challenges have taken a toll
Now shut up, I'm fine
Insisting that everything is fine despite challenges
You've crossed the line
Reiteration of someone crossing a line or limit
I'll figure it out with time
Believing that understanding will come with time
I'll shut up
Expressing a desire to be silent again
I know the time will go
Accepting the passage of time
But I won't let it end
Determined not to let time bring things to an end (repeated)
It's time to play pretend
Reiteration of the theme of playing pretend
Time to play pretend
Continuing the emphasis on pretending
Pretend
Repeating the word "Pretend"
Pretend
Repeating the word "Pretend" (repeated)
ABC's and 123's
Incorporating basic education elements into the act of pretending
Pretend with me
Inviting someone to pretend together
Pretend with me
Encouraging joint imagination
ABC's and 123's
Repeating the invitation to pretend together
Pretend with me
Encouraging joint imagination (repeated)
Pretend with me
Repeating the encouragement for joint imagination (repeated)
So shut up, I'm fine
Insisting on personal well-being despite challenges
You've crossed the line
Reiteration of someone crossing a line or limit (repeated)
I'll figure it out with time
Believing that understanding will come with time (repeated)
Shut up
Repeating the desire to be silent
I know, I know, I know, I know
Repeated expression of knowledge about the passage of time
I know, know, know
Repetition of the phrase "I know"
It's time to play pretend
Embracing the idea of playing pretend (repeated)
Time to play pretend
Continuing the emphasis on pretending (repeated)
Pretend
Repeating the word "Pretend" (repeated)
Pretend
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