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The Pretender Lyrics
I recall the moment
Though I can't recall the day
Every other song to say
Okay
Wait because
Another lifetime of words
We'll be forgotten, burned
By the time you read this letter
Sing because
Oh, but the scent of your past
Will be forgotten, gone
By the time you reach the pretender
Oh, my berries again
Will be razed and be burned
By the time you reach the pretender
If I'm not there
To remind ourselves
I'll send a friend
With a plan
I only want you to be happier
I only need you to let go
Wait because
Another lifetime of words
We'll be forgotten, burned
By the time you read this letter
All the scenes of our past
Sing because
Oh, but the scent of your past
Will be forgotten, gone
By the time you reach the pretender
Oh, my berries again
Will be forgotten burned
By the time you reach the pretender
The coffee's gone
And the rooster's rich
I only call if I could work
I only want you to be happier
I only need you to let go
We don't need the shelter
And we barely feel the rain
We've been soaked to all begins
Or complain
We don't need the morning
And we barely need our names
I won't call the cause of comfort
Oh no, I'm not afraid
Ah
Ah
Ah
Though I can't recall the day
Every other song to say
Okay
Another lifetime of words
We'll be forgotten, burned
By the time you read this letter
Oh, but the scent of your past
Will be forgotten, gone
By the time you reach the pretender
Will be razed and be burned
By the time you reach the pretender
To remind ourselves
I'll send a friend
With a plan
I only need you to let go
Another lifetime of words
We'll be forgotten, burned
By the time you read this letter
Sing because
Oh, but the scent of your past
Will be forgotten, gone
By the time you reach the pretender
Will be forgotten burned
By the time you reach the pretender
And the rooster's rich
I only call if I could work
I only need you to let go
And we barely feel the rain
We've been soaked to all begins
Or complain
And we barely need our names
I won't call the cause of comfort
Oh no, I'm not afraid
Ah
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I hear some of the lyrics different. For example: 'I only want you to be happier, I only want you to let go' 'I'll only call if I get word' 'We've been soaked too long to care or complain'
Don't know whether yours or mine are right, but still.
Anyway, I reckon the song's about a guy who's dumping his girlfriend, and he can remember the moment he knew it was over but he 'can't recall the day': well, that's how memories like that work. People always ask 'when did this happen?' but, y'know... He's writing her a letter to let her know it's over, but he keeps having to start again 'another lifetime of words will be forgotten and burned by the time you reach this letter'. Lovely song, one of their best I think.
i always thought it was "i wont call the cops for comfort" i could be wrong though.
i always thought the last line was
"i won't call the cops for comfort, i know i'll get there first"
just pitching it out there
and its 'the SINS of your past" not the scent of your past, who transcribes these, anyway?
and its 'the SINS of your past" not the scent of your past, who transcribes these, anyway?
anyone can submit lyrics. there are quite a few mistakes on here, but i guess you gotta give the interpreters some credit for taking the time to post 'em. does anyone know how to edit theese?
anyone can submit lyrics. there are quite a few mistakes on here, but i guess you gotta give the interpreters some credit for taking the time to post 'em. does anyone know how to edit theese?
xim, you are a dr. dog fan as well? wowow, i'm impressed by your good taste.
dr dog fleet foxes modest mouse the beatles. the four best bands ever
dr dog fleet foxes modest mouse the beatles. the four best bands ever
i'm pretty positive that it's this kid is right about everything except the last one. i'm thinking you're right that it's 'we've been soaked too long to care or complain.' also, i thought it was 'we don't need the MONEY' not morning.
such a cool song
a lyrical correction if you will...
i believe the line goes:
Libraries of guilt Will be forgotten, burned By the time you reach the pretender
Tho, "Oh, my berries again" is damn funny
and: We don't need the money And we barely need our names