49 Songs About Pretending (Pop, Rap & More)

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49 Songs About Pretending (Pop, Rap & More)

I. Pop Songs About Pretending

1. We Belong Together by Mariah Carey

Artist: Mariah Carey
Album: The Emancipation of Mimi
Year: 2005

The song is about a couple who have been through a lot together and have finally found their way back to each other. They belong together and will never be apart again.

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2. Pretend by Pink

Artist: Pink
Album: Hurts 2B Human
Year: 2019

The song is about a girl who is pretending to be something she’s not. She’s pretending to be happy, but she’s really not. She’s pretending to be in love, but she’s really not. She’s pretending to be someone she’s not.

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3. Pretending by Gwen Stefani

Artist: Gwen Stefani
Album: This Is What the Truth Feels Like
Year: 2016

The song is about a woman who is in a relationship with a man who is not completely over his ex-girlfriend. The woman is pretending to be okay with it, but she is really hurt by it.

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4. Pretend We’re Dead by L7

Artist: L7
Album: Bricks Are Heavy
Year: 1992

The song is about a relationship that has ended badly, and the speaker is looking back on it with anger and regret. She remembers all the things she used to do to make her partner happy, and how she would pretend to be someone she wasn’t. Now she’s done with all that, and she’s ready to move on.

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II. Latest Songs About Pretending

1. Don’t Pretend by Khalid

Artist: Khalid
Album: Free Spirit
Year: 2019

The song is about a relationship that is not working out and the singer is trying to move on. He is telling the other person not to pretend that everything is okay when it is not.

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2. Pretend (S1:E15) by Queen Naija

Artist: Queen Naija
Album: Missunderstood
Year: 2020

The song is about a young woman who is pretending to be happy in a relationship that she knows is not right for her. She is trying to convince herself that she is happy, but she knows that she is only pretending.

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3. Pretend by Nat King Cole

Artist: Nat King Cole
Album:
Year:

The song is about a man who is pretending to be in love with a woman even though he does not really love her. He is pretending to be madly in love with her, but he is only doing it because he wants something from her. He is willing to pretend to be anything she wants him to be, just to get what he wants.

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4. Pretending by Orla Gartland

Artist: Orla Gartland
Album: Woman on the Internet
Year: 2021

The song is about a girl who is in love with someone who is in love with someone else. She is Pretending to be okay with just being friends, but it is tearing her apart inside.

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5. Don’t You Pretend by Kelly Clarkson

Artist: Kelly Clarkson
Album: Meaning of Life
Year: 2017

The song is about a relationship that is on the rocks. The singer is trying to save the relationship, but the other person is not cooperating. The singer is begging the other person not to pretend that everything is okay, because it is not.

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6. pretend by Nothing,Nowhere

Artist: Nothing,Nowhere
Album: Trauma Factory
Year: 2021

The song is about a relationship that is falling apart and the person is trying to hold on to it by pretending everything is okay. They are pretending that they don’t see the problems and that they are not affected by the distance between them.

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7. Can We Pretend by Pink

Artist: Pink
Album: Hurts 2B Human
Year: 2019

The song is about a couple pretending to be in love even though they are not, and the struggles they go through to keep up the act.

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8. Pretending by Alec Benjamin

Artist: Alec Benjamin
Album: Pretending
Year:

The song is about a relationship that ended badly and the person is trying to forget about it by pretending it never happened.

9. Pretending by Van Morrison

Artist: Van Morrison
Album: What’s It Gonna Take?
Year: 2022

The song is about a man who is pretending to be something he’s not. He’s pretending to be happy when he’s really not, and he’s pretending to be in love when he’s really not. He’s just going through the motions and pretending to be something he’s not.

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III. R&B Songs About Pretending

1. Deja Vu by Beyoncé

Artist: Beyoncé
Album: B’Day
Year: 2006

The song is about a woman who is in a relationship with a man who is cheating on her. She is trying to figure out if she should stay with him or leave him.

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2. I’m Yours by Usher

Artist: Usher
Album: Here I Stand
Year: 2008

The song is about a man who is telling his significant other that he is hers and she can have him whenever she wants. He is telling her that she is the only one for him and he will always be there for her.

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3. Confessions Part II by Usher

Artist: Usher
Album: Confessions
Year: 2004

The song is about a man who is confessing his infidelity to his partner. He is asking for forgiveness and trying to explain his actions.

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4. If I Ain’t Got You by Alicia Keys

Artist: Alicia Keys
Album: The Diary of Alicia Keys
Year: 2003

If I Ain’t Got You is a song written and performed by Alicia Keys. It was released in February 2004 as the second single from her second studio album, The Diary of Alicia Keys. The song peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and became Keys’ second consecutive single to top the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It also peaked at number one in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

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5. You Don’t Know My Name by Alicia Keys

Artist: Alicia Keys
Album: 20 R&B GEMS
Year: 2003

The song is about a woman who is in love with a man who doesn’t know her name. She is trying to tell him how she feels, but she is afraid that he will reject her.

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6. Be Without You by Mary J. Blige

Artist: Mary J. Blige
Album: The Breakthrough
Year: 2005

The song is about a woman who is in a relationship with a man who is not good for her. She knows that she should leave him, but she can’t seem to do it. She is tired of being hurt and she wants to be free, but she can’t seem to let go.

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7. I’ll Make Love to You by Boyz II Men

Artist: Boyz II Men
Album: II
Year: 1994

The song is about a man declaring his love for his partner and telling them that he will make love to them. He talks about how he will take his time and make sure that they are both enjoying themselves.

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8. Don’t You Pretend by Kelly Clarkson

Artist: Kelly Clarkson
Album: Meaning of Life
Year: 2017

The song is about a relationship that is on the rocks. The singer is begging her partner not to pretend that everything is okay when it is clearly not. She is begging him to open up to her and tell her what is really going on.

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9. Don’t Pretend by Khalid

Artist: Khalid
Album: Free Spirit
Year: 2019

The song is about a relationship that is not working out and the singer is trying to move on. He is telling the other person not to pretend that everything is okay when it is not.

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10. Pretend feat A$ap Rocky by Tinashe

Artist: Tinashe
Album: Absolute
Year: 2014

“Pretend” is a song by American singer Tinashe, featuring rapper A$AP Rocky. It was released on July 1, 2014, by RCA Records as the lead single from her second studio album, Aquarius (2014). The song was written by Tinashe, Rocky, and Terius “The-Dream” Nash, and produced by Nash and Carlos “Los da Mystro” McKinney. “Pretend” is a mid-tempo R&B and pop ballad, with Tinashe’s smooth vocals being complimented by Rocky’s rap verse. Lyrically, the song is about a woman who is in a relationship with a man who is cheating on her, and she pretends not to know.

The song received positive reviews from music critics, who praised Tinashe’s vocals and Rocky’s rap verse. “Pretend” peaked at number 24 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and at number five on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song also peaked within the top 40 of several other countries, including Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The accompanying music video for “Pretend” was directed by Chris Robinson and was released on August 5, 2014. It features Tinashe and Rocky in a black-and-white setting, with Tinashe dancing and singing throughout the video.

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11. Let’s Pretend by Nat King Cole

Artist: Nat King Cole
Album:
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The song is about a young couple who are in love and decide to pretend that they are married. They pretend to have a baby and a house with a picket fence. The song is very sweet and romantic.

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12. Pretend by Tinashe

Artist: Tinashe
Album:
Year:

The song is about a woman who is in a relationship with a man who is not fully committed to her. She is trying to pretend that everything is okay, but she is really hurt by his lack of commitment.

13. Pretend Remix by Tinashe

Artist: Tinashe
Album: Pretend Remix
Year: 2014

The song is a remix of Tinashe’s song “Pretend” and features rapper A$AP Rocky. The song is about a relationship that is not working out and the person trying to hold on to it.

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14. Pretend by Nat King Cole

Artist: Nat King Cole
Album:
Year:

The song is about a man who is pretending to be in love with a woman even though he does not really love her. He is pretending to be madly in love with her, but he is only doing it because he wants something from her. He is willing to pretend to be anything she wants him to be, just to get what he wants.

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15. Can We Pretend by Pink

Artist: Pink
Album: Hurts 2B Human
Year: 2019

The song is about a couple pretending to be in love even though they are not, and the struggles they go through to keep up the act.

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16. Wraith Pinned to the Mist and Other Games by of Montreal

Artist: of Montreal
Album: The Sunlandic Twins
Year: 2005

The song is about a person who is struggling with their mental health and feeling like they are being held captive by their own mind. The song is about how they feel like they are stuck in a never-ending cycle of thoughts and behaviours that they can’t escape from.

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IV. Christian Songs About Pretending

1. Pretend by DC Talk

Artist: DC Talk
Album: Free at Last
Year: 1992

The song Pretend by DC Talk is about a young girl who is pretending to be something she’s not. She is pretending to be someone she’s not in order to fit in and be accepted by others. The song is about how we can all relate to this girl, because we have all pretended to be someone we’re not at some point in our lives. The song encourages us to be ourselves and not to pretend to be someone we’re not.

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V. Rock Songs About Pretending

1. Pretend We’re Dead by L7

Artist: L7
Album: Bricks Are Heavy
Year: 1992

The song is about a relationship that has ended badly, and the speaker is looking back on it with anger and regret. She remembers all the things she used to do to make her partner happy, and how she would pretend to be someone she wasn’t. Now she’s done with all that, and she’s ready to move on.

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2. Pretend by Cheap Trick

Artist: Cheap Trick
Album: Lap of Luxury
Year: 1988

The song is about a man who is pretending to be something he’s not. He’s pretending to be happy when he’s really not, and he’s pretending to be in love when he’s really not. He’s also pretending to be someone he’s not, and he’s pretending to be something he’s not.

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3. Pretender by Foo Fighters

Artist: Foo Fighters
Album: Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace
Year: 2007

The song is about a person who is pretending to be something they’re not. The person is pretending to be strong, when they’re actually weak. They’re pretending to be happy, when they’re actually sad. They’re pretending to be someone they’re not, in order to try and get through life.

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4. Pretending by Eric Clapton

Artist: Eric Clapton
Album: Journeyman
Year: 1989

The song is about a man who is pretending to be happy, even though he is really sad and lonely. He is pretending that he is not in love with the woman he is with, even though he really is.

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VI. Country Songs About Pretending

1. Pretend by Reba McEntire

Artist: Reba McEntire
Album: The Last One to Know
Year: 1987

The song is about a woman who is pretending to be happy, even though she is heartbroken. She is pretending that she does not care about the man who has left her, even though she is still in love with him.

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2. Pretending by Keith Urban, Pink

Artist: Keith Urban, Pink
Album: The Speed of Now Part 1
Year: 2020

The song is about a couple who are pretending to be happy, even though they are clearly not. The woman is trying to convince herself that she is happy, even though she is not. The man is trying to convince himself that he is happy, even though he is not.

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VII. Rap Songs About Pretending

1. Let’s Pretend We’re Numb by XXXTENTACION

Artist: XXXTENTACION
Album: Free X
Year: 2017

The song is about two people who are in a toxic relationship and are trying to numb themselves to the pain. The song is sung from the perspective of the person who is trying to numb themselves, and they talk about how they are trying to numb themselves to the pain of the relationship by using drugs and alcohol.

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2. Pretend by Mac Miller

Artist: Mac Miller
Album: Buttons
Year: 2018

The song is about drug addiction and how it can ruin your life. The song is sung from the perspective of someone who is addicted to drugs and is struggling to get clean.

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3. Pretend by Donald Glover

Artist: Donald Glover
Album: Camp
Year: 2011

The song is about a relationship that is not going well. The singer is pretending that everything is okay, but it is clear that he is not happy.

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4. Pretend by Kevin Gates

Artist: Kevin Gates
Album: I’m Him
Year: 2019

The song is about a man who is pretending to be something he’s not. He’s pretending to be happy, but he’s really not. He’s pretending to be in love, but he’s really not. He’s pretending to be something he’s not, and it’s all an act.

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5. Pretend by Tinashe

Artist: Tinashe
Album: Absolute
Year: 2014

The song is about a woman who is in a relationship with a man who is not fully committed to her. She is trying to pretend that everything is okay, but she is really hurt by his lack of commitment.

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6. Pretending by A Boogie wit da Hoodie

Artist: A Boogie wit da Hoodie
Album: International Artist
Year: 2018

The song is about a guy who is pretending to be something he’s not. He’s pretending to be someone he’s not, and he’s pretending to be in love with a girl he’s not really in love with.

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7. Pretend (S1:E15) by Queen Naija

Artist: Queen Naija
Album: Missunderstood
Year: 2020

The song is about a young woman who is pretending to be happy in a relationship that she knows is not right for her. She is trying to convince herself that she is happy, but she knows that she is only pretending.

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8. Pretend by Tinashe

Artist: Tinashe
Album:
Year:

The song is about a woman who is in a relationship with a man who is not fully committed to her. She is trying to pretend that everything is okay, but she is really hurt by his lack of commitment.

9. Pretend by Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre

Artist: Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre
Album: good kid, m.A.A.d city
Year: 2012

The song is about how Kendrick Lamar is pretending to be something he’s not, and how he’s not sure if he can keep up the act. He’s also pretending to be someone he’s not sure he can be, and he’s not sure if he can keep up the act.

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10. Pretend by NF

Artist: NF
Album: Perception
Year: 2017

The song is about a person who is pretending to be happy and doing well, when in reality they are struggling. The song is about the facade that people put up, and how it can be difficult to keep up the act.

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11. Pretend by Tyler, the Creator

Artist: Tyler, the Creator
Album: Igor
Year: 2019

Pretend is a song about Tyler, the Creator’s insecurities and the facade he puts up to hide them. He opens up about his struggles with anxiety and depression, and how he pretends to be someone he’s not in order to cope. The song is introspective and vulnerable, and provides a rare glimpse into Tyler’s inner thoughts and feelings.

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12. Don’t Pretend by Khalid

Artist: Khalid
Album: Free Spirit
Year: 2019

The song is about a relationship that is not working out and the singer is trying to move on. He is telling the other person not to pretend that everything is okay when it is not.

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13. Pretend feat A$ap Rocky by Tinashe

Artist: Tinashe
Album: Absolute
Year: 2014

“Pretend” is a song by American singer Tinashe, featuring rapper A$AP Rocky. It was released on July 1, 2014, by RCA Records as the lead single from her second studio album, Aquarius (2014). The song was written by Tinashe, Rocky, and Terius “The-Dream” Nash, and produced by Nash and Carlos “Los da Mystro” McKinney. “Pretend” is a mid-tempo R&B and pop ballad, with Tinashe’s smooth vocals being complimented by Rocky’s rap verse. Lyrically, the song is about a woman who is in a relationship with a man who is cheating on her, and she pretends not to know.

The song received positive reviews from music critics, who praised Tinashe’s vocals and Rocky’s rap verse. “Pretend” peaked at number 24 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and at number five on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song also peaked within the top 40 of several other countries, including Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The accompanying music video for “Pretend” was directed by Chris Robinson and was released on August 5, 2014. It features Tinashe and Rocky in a black-and-white setting, with Tinashe dancing and singing throughout the video.

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