Pretend to Be Perfect
Girard
Pretend to Be Perfect
(Verse 1)
I wake up every morning, put on my best disguise
Another day to paint a smile and hide the truth inside
The mirror tells a story, but it’s just a fairytale
I try to be the perfect me, but I know I’m bound to fail
I keep my secrets locked away, hidden in the dark
Pretending I’ve got everything, like I’ve got a perfect heart
I dress it up, make it shine, and let the world believe
But no one ever sees the cracks or what’s really underneath
(Pre-Chorus)
It’s a battle I’m losing, but I’ve learned to play
I’ll wear this mask until the end of the day
No one’s supposed to know that I’m not who I show
But I’m just trying to fit in, pretending I’m whole
(Chorus)
I pretend to be perfect, like I’ve got it all
A picture-perfect life, standing tall
But underneath the surface, I’m barely holding on
Wishing I could just let go and be gone
I pretend to be perfect, flawless and bright
But inside I’m fading, losing the fight
We all have our demons, our scars to hide
But we pretend to be perfect, keeping it all inside
(Verse 2)
I laugh at the jokes, nod at the trends
Pretending to be happy, but it’s just pretend
I’ve got the perfect angles, the perfect pose
But the real me’s been buried, and no one knows
I wear my flaws like a shadow in the dark
Afraid to let them show, to leave my mark
The pressure’s on to keep it all together
To show them I’m perfect, no matter the weather
(Pre-Chorus)
It’s a battle I’m losing, but I’ve learned to play
I’ll wear this mask until the end of the day
No one’s supposed to know that I’m not who I show
But I’m just trying to fit in, pretending I’m whole
(Chorus)
I pretend to be perfect, like I’ve got it all
A picture-perfect life, standing tall
But underneath the surface, I’m barely holding on
Wishing I could just let go and be gone
I pretend to be perfect, flawless and bright
But inside I’m fading, losing the fight
We all have our demons, our scars to hide
But we pretend to be perfect, keeping it all inside
(Bridge)
What if I let the cracks show, let the world see
That I’m just like everyone else, not living perfectly?
Maybe we could breathe, let go of the weight
And stop pretending that we’re something we’re not meant to be
(Chorus)
I pretend to be perfect, like I’ve got it all
A picture-perfect life, standing tall
But underneath the surface, I’m barely holding on
Wishing I could just let go and be gone
I pretend to be perfect, flawless and bright
But inside I’m fading, losing the fight
We all have our demons, our scars to hide
But we pretend to be perfect, keeping it all inside
(Outro)
Pretend to be perfect, that’s the way we live
Hiding all our flaws, afraid to forgive
But maybe one day we’ll learn to let go
And stop pretending that we’re flawless, you know?