i could pretend that i don't care

i could pretend that you're not here

i could pretend the love is gone

i could pretend i'll get along

but that is just what i would do

pretend i can live, without you

but reality crashes in on me

without you,

i'm empty

i could pretend i'll do okay

i could pretend i'll find a way

i could pretend someone new will come

i could pretend they'll be the one

but that is just what i would do

pretend i can live, without you

but reality crashes in on me

without you,

i'm empty

I could pretend to wear a smile

i could pretend happiness for a while

i could pretend i don't miss you

i could pretend, but it just won't do

but that is just what i would do

pretend i can live, without you

but reality crashes in on me

without you,

i'm empty