Let's say that was then. Here we go again. All our friends are filling the room. It's like a play, And the words that I'll say Are not for you. They're for that costume. Giving you hope That when they pull the rope It's on a happy ending. But baby, I'm pretending. Isn't it hard? The windows are barred But you can't let go and can't hold onto Anything sure, That's attached and secure. Looking for a lifeline online; Something to show That I really do know. So that file I'm sending but baby I'm pretending. Baby I'm pretending even though I know better... But I can't refuse 'Cause, although on a ruse You've come to me depending, baby I'm pretending. Baby I'm pretending. Baby I'm pretending.