I live with the life that I made
I get from the things that I gain
My arms are outstretched
I hope for the best
And act rich before I get paid
I sold off my soul for these jeans
Wherever I go it's a scene
Everyone's staring as I act not caring
Attention is breathing to me
Ooh, I am the pretender
My confidence pours in this glass
It helps me to hide from my past
Life of the party I know everybody
But noone gets behind this mask
Ooh, I'm the pretender
Ooh, another pretty pretender
Yeah
I tell her whatever it takes
My truth is as shifting as shapes
I kiss her and hug her and tell her I love her
Then laugh as her tender heart breaks
Ooh, I am the pretender
Ooh, I'm just a pretender
Ooh, I am the pretender
Ooh, I am the pretender