I give to you, you take from me
  We live in perfect harmony
  But I know you can't give me what I need
  With subtle care and rosey hues
  We duke it out, we change our views
  We hold so dear our unanimity
  Oh...
    We are just pretenders [4x]
  We are just pretenders, lost in this charade
  We are just pretenders, characters on stage
  We are just pretenders, trying to break free
  We are just pretenders, hiding so no one sees
    We try to find our peace of mind
  Just a vestige we left behind
  But ignorance takes far less energy
  And if you please, I'll look to you
  Because I need somebody who
  Forgives me for my harsh reality
  Oh...but
    We are just pretenders [4x]
  We are just pretenders, we're trying to break free
  We are just pretenders, we'll lose them easily
  We are just pretenders, trying to break free
  We are just pretenders, hiding so no one sees
    You standing there
  Playing with your hair
  Trying to ignore
  But peeking in the mirror
  Reliving the scenes
  From books and magazines
  Craving the life
  You live in your dreams
    And I'm standing here
  Thinking that it's queer
  But fearing that I am the same
  You ask me how I feel
  It's so damn surreal
  I think it's finally time we ended this game
  'Cause
    We are just pretenders [4x]
  We are just pretenders, lost in this charade
  We are just pretenders...