Can’t Pretend lyrics

[Verse 1]
I wonder what it means
When we say the things we say?
Is it truth or just a play?
Or somewhere in between?
What am I to do?
Please give me a tangible clue

[Chorus]
I can't pretend
I need the real thing
I can't pretend
Life goes on and something has got to give
I can't pretend
I need to know the reason why

[Verse 2]
I won't come very far
In a passive state of mind
Leaving others to define
Who you really are
With an open heart
I'm trying to take it apart

[Chorus]
I can't pretend
No, I need the real thing
I can't pretend
Life goes on and something's got to give
I can't pretend
'Cause I need the real thing
I can't pretend
Can you hear me?
I'm calling out your name
[Bridge]
I can't pretend
I can't pretend
Ah
Oh

[Chorus]
I can't pretend
'Cause I need the real thing
I can't pretend
No, life goes on and something has got to give
I can't pretend
Oh no, I need the real thing
I can't pretend
'Cause I need to know the reason why