I Can't Pretend Lyrics
The Drums
Lyrics
It's too hard to begin when we know it will end
And if you got a friend, better leave with him
Well if you only want us to dance, I can stand up
I know that I need love, but I CAN'T PRETEND,
I CAN'T PRETEND
One day the moon will set for the last time
Maybe we'll become part of a mountain
We've always learned these things
You know I'm not crying
But you know I'm not trying to get
It's too hard to begin when we know it will end
And if you got a friend, better leave with him
Well if you only want us to dance, I can stand up
I know that I need love, but I CAN'T PRETEND,
I CAN'T PRETEND, I CAN'T PRETEND
Remember when you first touched my hand
We sparkled inside at the same time
And now it doesn't even matter
It's too hard to begin when we know it will end
And if you got a friend, better leave with him
Well if you only want us to dance, I can stand up
I know that I need love, but I CAN'T PRETEND,
I CAN'T PRETEND, I CAN'T PRETEND
I see the sky, high on a mountain
It's too hard to begin when we know it will end
I see the sky, high on a mountain
I see the sky, high on a mountain
Song & Lyrics Facts
The Drums - I Can't Pretend is a song released on the band's fourth studio album, Abysmal Thoughts in 2017. The track was written by frontman Jonny Pierce and produced by Jonathan Schenke.
It features an upbeat indie-pop sound with lyrics that reflect on the difficulty of pretending to be something you are not. In the chorus, Pierce sings: "I can't pretend I'm someone else/ No matter how I try". This single showcases the band's signature style, blending elements of surf rock and pop. Released as the lead single from the album, it has become one of the group's most popular songs. The catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics have resonated with fans worldwide, making it a fan favorite.