Can't Pretend

I wonder what it means

When we say the things we say

Is it truth or just a play?

Or somewhere in between

What am I to do?

Please give me a tangible clue

I can't pretend

I need the real thing

I can't pretend

Life goes on and something has got to give

I can't pretend

I need to know the reason why

I won't come very far

In a passive state of mind

Leaving others to define

Who you really are

With an open heart

I'm trying to take it apart

I can't pretend

No, I need the real thing

I can't pretend

Life goes on and something has got to give

I can't pretend

'Cause I need the real thing

I can't pretend

Can you hear me?

I'm calling out your name

I can't pretend

I can't pretend

Oh

I can't pretend

'Cause I need the real thing

I can't pretend

No, life goes on and something has got to give

I can't pretend

Oh no, I need the real thing

I can't pretend

'Cause I need to know the reason why