PRETENDING TO BE ME

I’m pretending. pretending to be who I am

Denied the role but I’m still in the film

Of my life in a supporting cast

So much for those who said I wouldn’t last

I’M PRETENDING, PRETENDING TO BE ME

PLAYING THE ROLE THAT YOU SEE

I play, playing the part even if I don’t fit

It’s once in a lifetime and I'd never quit

I’ll play me even if I have to fake

Roll film, I’ll get it down in one take

I’M PRETENDING, PRETENDING TO BE ME

PLAYING THE ROLE THAT YOU SEE

I see, seeing you watch all in confusion

Wondering if I am me or just an illusion 

If the act seems out of control

Remember, I'm not me, I just play the role

I’M PRETENDING, PRETENDING TO BE ME

PLAYING THE ROLE THAT YOU SEE

© 1970-2013 Manuel Rosa/Sing Your Heart Out