Stop Pretending

[Spoken] Why deny your true identity and expect others to do the same? [Music Intro] [Verse 1] You're new to life, I see; I just met you, and I was fine with you as is. Now, you're going to pretend, expecting the same from me; Don’t expect me to play along in this! [Chorus] Why deny your true identity, your true self? Did someone hurt you? That isn't clear. What deep dark secret is within you? Please, reach out to a friend or your parents, dear. [Verse 2] It's all pretend, and I thought we’re all grown-ups here. I cannot deny what my eyes see and my ears hear. Why live out this lie and tell everyone to do the same? To me, this is just all insane! [Chorus] Why deny your true identity, your true self? Did someone hurt you? That isn't clear. What deep dark secret is within you? Please, reach out to a friend or your parents, dear. [Verse 3] Why change your identity and your life? You're only hurting yourself. It seems you have a lot of self-strife; Please, just accept your true self. [Bridge] Please, just seek the help you can get; You're going down a really dark way. Don’t make any changes that will stay; After those changes are done, you may have regrets. [Chorus] Why deny your true identity, your true self? Did someone hurt you? That isn't clear. What deep dark secret is within you? Please, reach out to a friend or your parents, dear. [Outro] This is just an escape, a way out; You've buried the pain because it's too much. Talk it out, cry, scream, or shout; Just find someone to get in touch.