Don't Pretend
Navigating Life's Depths: The Wild Reeds' Poignant Reflections in 'Don't Pretend'
Lyrics
I miss that week in the hospital
The speaker recalls a time spent in the hospital, possibly with someone they care about.
Too sick to see you but made sure to call
Despite being unwell, the speaker made efforts to connect with someone by calling them.
It spiraled downward from then when I got sick again
The speaker's health deteriorated further after the hospital visit.
I'm overwhelmed by it all
The speaker feels emotionally and mentally burdened by their circumstances.
If I could open up
The speaker wishes they could be more vulnerable.
Enough
Desire to open up emotionally.
To feel your love
Seeking emotional support and connection from a loved one.
Maybe it'd be more bearable
If the speaker could be more open, perhaps they'd find solace in the love they receive.
'Til the treatments end
Waiting or hoping for medical treatments to conclude.
But don't pretend that the world has
A warning against romanticizing or being overly nostalgic about past experiences.
Never been good to you
Reminding someone not to forget the good moments they've had.
Don't suspend all your plans
Encouraging someone to stick to their commitments and goals.
When you know you should follow through
Resist the urge to abandon responsibilities or promises.
I never pushed the limits
The speaker reflects on their cautious nature.
I lived inside them and minded
Having always stayed within boundaries or limitations.
Didn't dare ask questions
Reluctance to challenge or question things.
Never swim in the deep end
Metaphorically, avoiding deeper or more challenging experiences.
I was afraid to try
Admission of past fears and hesitations.
Now I feel like a bad kid
The speaker feels regretful or guilty, comparing themselves to a misbehaving child.
'Cause no one deserves this
Expressing feelings of unworthiness or undeserving of their current situation.
So I'll just sit here quietly
The speaker opts for silence and introspection.
With my hands folded
Symbolic gesture of restraint or contemplation.
But don't pretend that the world has
Reiteration of warning against romanticizing past or negative feelings.
Never been good to you
Emphasizing that the world has its positive moments too.
Don't suspend all your plans
Encouraging perseverance and not giving up on goals or plans.
When you know you should follow through
Stay committed and see things through to the end.
Don't you dare play the victim
Avoid adopting a victim mentality; take control of one's choices.
When you have the power to choose
Emphasizing personal agency and responsibility.
Don't pretend that the world has never been good to you
Reiterating the importance of recognizing the world's positive aspects.
I won't pretend
The speaker commits to being genuine and honest.
I won't pretend
Reaffirmation of the previous line's commitment.
I won't pretend anymore
Final declaration of refusing to fake or hide feelings.
The bad can discover the goodness that hovers
Even in challenging times, one can find positive or uplifting moments.
Over you
There's always a sense of hope or positivity around individuals, even if it's not immediately visible.
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