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- Pretender Lyrics / with translationsHe's a pretender, he knows just what to say
He's a pretender, yeah you meet him every day
He's a pretender, that fish that got away
He's a pretender, why'd I fall in love
It was so strange the way he held my hand
I wanted more than just a one night stand
He had a way of making me believe
That he was mine and that he'd never leave
[Chorus:]
I know that I should take my friend's advice
'Cause if it happened once, you know it happens twice
If there's a chance then I know I've got to try
I'll make him dance with me, I'll make him tell me why
He's a pretender
He's a pretender
[Intermediate:]
I'm not afraid to fall a hundred times
And I'll believe in all your silly lies
I'd like to think that I could change your mind
Don't say that I am blind, I know all about your kind
He's a pretender, yeah you meet him every day
He's a pretender, that fish that got away
He's a pretender, why'd I fall in love
I like the way he moved across the floor
And when he danced with me I knew he wanted more
But in the dark things happened much too fast
I should've stopped him then, I knew it wouldn't last
[chorus]
[intermediate]
He's a pretender, yeah you meet him every day
He's a pretender, that fish that got away
He's a pretender, why'd I fall in love
He's a pretender, yeah you meet him every day
He's a pretender, that fish that got away
He's a pretender, why'd I fall in love
It was so strange the way he held my hand
I wanted more than just a one night stand
He had a way of making me believe
That he was mine and that he'd never leave
[Chorus:]
I know that I should take my friend's advice
'Cause if it happened once, you know it happens twice
If there's a chance then I know I've got to try
I'll make him dance with me, I'll make him tell me why
He's a pretender
He's a pretender
[Intermediate:]
I'm not afraid to fall a hundred times
I'd like to think that I could change your mind
Don't say that I am blind, I know all about your kind
He's a pretender, yeah you meet him every day
He's a pretender, that fish that got away
He's a pretender, why'd I fall in love
I like the way he moved across the floor
And when he danced with me I knew he wanted more
But in the dark things happened much too fast
I should've stopped him then, I knew it wouldn't last
[chorus]
[intermediate]
He's a pretender, yeah you meet him every day
He's a pretender, that fish that got away
He's a pretender, why'd I fall in love
Facts about Pretender
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Pretender is written by Madonna Ciccone, Stephen Pate Bray.
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It is first released on November 13, 1984 as part of Madonna's album "Like a Virgin" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 7th track on this album.
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When we think about the meaning behind each verse, Madonna's 'Pretender' digs deep into the intricacies of loving a person who isn’t honest, employing the figure of a 'pretender' as a metaphor for someone who seduces with kindness. The lyrics of Pretender portray mainly the feelings of heartbreak, nostalgia, and suffering; however, at the same time, they also underline the aspects of deceit, persistence in love, and regret as well as realization. The lyrics reflect on the themes of romantic deceit, implying a rather mature context of relationships, which probably would be more suitable for an adult audience. Moreover, the constant highlighting of lies and the powerful feelings depicted do imply a certain complexity and possible sensitivity which goes hand in glove with the PG-13 rating.
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Pretender falls under the genre Pop.
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Pretender song length is 4 minutes and 30 seconds.
Who wrote Pretender lyrics?
Pretender is written by Madonna Ciccone, Stephen Pate Bray.
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When was Pretender released?
It is first released on November 13, 1984 as part of Madonna's album "Like a Virgin" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 7th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Pretender lyrics?
When we think about the meaning behind each verse, Madonna's 'Pretender' digs deep into the intricacies of loving a person who isn’t honest, employing the figure of a 'pretender' as a metaphor for someone who seduces with kindness. The lyrics of Pretender portray mainly the feelings of heartbreak, nostalgia, and suffering; however, at the same time, they also underline the aspects of deceit, persistence in love, and regret as well as realization. The lyrics reflect on the themes of romantic deceit, implying a rather mature context of relationships, which probably would be more suitable for an adult audience. Moreover, the constant highlighting of lies and the powerful feelings depicted do imply a certain complexity and possible sensitivity which goes hand in glove with the PG-13 rating.
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Which genre is Pretender?
Pretender falls under the genre Pop.
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How long is the song Pretender?
Pretender song length is 4 minutes and 30 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Madonna Ciccone, Stephen Pate BrayRecord Label(s): 1984 Warner Bros Records Inc
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