This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Yea... feel what you like...
I can't pretend I don't want you... no...
Oooh... cause you be down for yo woman... yea...
Until the end... I write for ya...
But cha neva hear... I'm always alone... all the few years...
babie I need more time on us...
You be trappin... grindin... for us... and I kno this...
But I be missin you so very much but don't show it...
I don't show it... I I don't show it... but I really wanna hold you in mi arms...
But you always seem so far... n you always on yo grind...
don't wanna stress you more than you already are...
Sumtimez we kick it... checkin your phone...
I almost feel like we ain't alone...
Not tryna start an argument... but I had to say it...
I'm just tryna sit and make it betta...
I can't pretend I don't want you... no...
Oooh... cause you be down for yo woman... yea...
Until the end... I write for ya...
But cha neva hear... I'm always alone... all the few years...
babie I need more time on us...
You be trappin... grindin... for us... and I kno this...
But I be missin you so very much but don't show it...
Hu... you told me... hu hu you told me...
Once you gotcha money rite then we would chill...
I prayed at all our wills... cause we got 6 bedrooms...
I'm reminising babie you kno something gotta give...
To be specific... words are strong... broken promises... takin a tole...
Without da money I'll do fine... but with you I can't deny...
boi can you just come n make it rite...
I can't pretend I don't want you... no...
Oooh... cause you be down for yo woman... yea...
Until the end... I write for ya...
But cha neva hear... I'm always alone... all the few years...
babie I need more time on us...
You be trappin... grindin... for us... and I kno this...
But I be missin you so very much but don't show it...
Beat playz...
(I can't pretend...)
I can't pretend I don't want you... no...
Oooh... cause you be down for yo woman... yea...
Until the end... I write for ya...
But cha neva hear... I'm always alone... all the few years...
babie I need more time on us...
You be trappin... grindin... for us... and I kno this...
But I be missin you so very much but don't show it...
Heyyyy...
More time on us... oh babie...
I be missin you
I can't pretend I don't want you... no...
Oooh... cause you be down for yo woman... yea...
Until the end... I write for ya...
But cha neva hear... I'm always alone... all the few years...
babie I need more time on us...
You be trappin... grindin... for us... and I kno this...
But I be missin you so very much but don't show it...
I don't show it... I I don't show it... but I really wanna hold you in mi arms...
But you always seem so far... n you always on yo grind...
don't wanna stress you more than you already are...
Sumtimez we kick it... checkin your phone...
I almost feel like we ain't alone...
Not tryna start an argument... but I had to say it...
I'm just tryna sit and make it betta...
I can't pretend I don't want you... no...
Oooh... cause you be down for yo woman... yea...
Until the end... I write for ya...
But cha neva hear... I'm always alone... all the few years...
babie I need more time on us...
You be trappin... grindin... for us... and I kno this...
But I be missin you so very much but don't show it...
Hu... you told me... hu hu you told me...
Once you gotcha money rite then we would chill...
I prayed at all our wills... cause we got 6 bedrooms...
I'm reminising babie you kno something gotta give...
To be specific... words are strong... broken promises... takin a tole...
Without da money I'll do fine... but with you I can't deny...
boi can you just come n make it rite...
I can't pretend I don't want you... no...
Oooh... cause you be down for yo woman... yea...
Until the end... I write for ya...
But cha neva hear... I'm always alone... all the few years...
babie I need more time on us...
You be trappin... grindin... for us... and I kno this...
But I be missin you so very much but don't show it...
Beat playz...
(I can't pretend...)
I can't pretend I don't want you... no...
Oooh... cause you be down for yo woman... yea...
Until the end... I write for ya...
But cha neva hear... I'm always alone... all the few years...
babie I need more time on us...
You be trappin... grindin... for us... and I kno this...
But I be missin you so very much but don't show it...
Heyyyy...
More time on us... oh babie...
I be missin you
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Pretend Lyrics as written by Edward Rooks Eric Hudson
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