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Pretend
2
R&B/Soul
Pretend was released on August 25, 2025 by Lab Ox Music Publishing as a part of the album Pretend - Single
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Release DateAugust 25, 2025
LabelLab Ox Music Publishing
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM100

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Lab Ox
Lab Ox
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Darren Billy Jr
Darren Billy Jr
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Lab Ox
Lab Ox
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

I don't want this to end
Baby girl, can we just play pretend
Last night, I said some things that I regret
And I wish that I could take 'em back
But I can't
I don't want this to end
Baby girl, can we just play pretend
Last night, I said some things that I regret
And I wish that I could take 'em back
But I can't
Never meant you let you down
I thought I was your king, Look at us now
I still believe that you deserve the crown
Plus, I threw away the receipt for the wedding gown
And I know you never meant to let me down
I thought you was my queen, look at us now
I still believe in you and me though
Plus, I threw away the receipt for the tuxedo
I said I threw away the receipt for the tuxedo
Can't give it back if I tried, but listen
Started out we was so cool
We hand a bond, uh
Hand over hand so powerful like Wakanda
My **** said you might be the one, I said kind of
Then I saw you smile, shine bright just like a diamond
I swear to God I saw the heavens open up
You my blessing baby I ain't tryna hold you up
My approach was so immaculate
I felt bad for any **** coming after this
Like damn, every night was date night
Wheels up on romance, it took flight
All passion, all love, no fights
Good sex with back rubs and long nights
Fast forward to right now
Got you everything that you wanted you still frown
Got a **** singing the blues like Motown
Got me reciting all the words from Pipe Down
Like what else a **** gotta do
4 kids, big ole house and it's all for you
Never had a doubt, now?
Yeah, I got a few
Tryna move that shit to the side and push through
I don't want this to end
Baby girl, can we just play pretend
Last night, I said some things that I regret
And I wish that I could take 'em back
But I can't
I don't want this to end
Baby girl, can we just play pretend
Last night, I said some things that I regret
And I wish that I could take 'em back
But I can't
Never meant you let you down
I thought I was your king, Look at us now
I still believe that you deserve the crown
Plus, I threw away the receipt for the wedding gown
And I know you never meant to let me down
I thought you was my queen, look at us now
I still believe in you and me though
Plus, I threw away the receipt for the tuxedo
Can we just play pretend
Can we just play pretend
Can we just play pretend
Can we, can we
Can we just play pretend
Can we just play pretend
Can we just play pretend
Can we, can we, can we
Well wishes, I'm missing all your sweet kisses
We acting like the past ain't come with certain conditions
We edit the script, just to skip the revisions
This love's a courtroom, but we always settle with friction
You delete the facts, I provide the conviction
We goin tit for tat, another fucking contradiction
See I just play the villain, and you plan the intermission
Now we arguing in circles, now we both need a rendition
You told me I was distant, I was plotting from a distance
Tryna turn the damage into something reminiscent
Forgive and forget, but we selective when we listen
We just painting over cracks and calling it tradition
We know the truth hurts, but we just whisper in omission
Both dodging the blame, adding fuel to the flame
It's toxic, but we thrive in the chaos we invented
History repeats itself and we just keep pretending
Like it don't
I don't wanna pretend no more
Let's just be good
You with me? Cause I'm with you
And you know that
I don't want this to end
Baby girl can we
Written by: Darren Billy Jr
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