The Great Pretender
The Great Pretender

The Platters - The Great Pretender Lyrics

Ever felt like you’re putting on a brave face while your heart is breaking inside? This classic tune captures that exact sentiment. The singer confesses to being a "great pretender," masking his loneliness and heartbreak behind a facade of happiness. He’s… Read more

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The Great Pretender Lyrics

Oh-oh, yes I'm the great pretender
Pretending that I'm doing well
My need is such I pretend too much
I'm lonely but no one can tell

Oh-oh, yes I'm the great pretender
Adrift in a world of my own
I've played the game but to my real shame
You've left me to grieve all alone

Too real is this feeling of make-believe
Too real when I feel what my heart can't conceal

Yes I'm the great pretender
Just laughin' and gay like a clown
I seem to be what I'm not, you see
I'm wearing my heart like a crown
Pretending that you're still around

Too real is this feeling of make-believe
Too real when I feel what my heart can't conceal

Yes I'm the great pretender
Just laughin' and gay like the clown
I seem to be what I'm not, you see
I'm wearing my heart like a crown
Pretending that you're still around

Writer(s): Buck Ram
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Peermusic Publishing
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What is the Meaning of The Great Pretender?

Ever felt like you’re putting on a brave face while your heart is breaking inside? This classic tune captures that exact sentiment. The singer confesses to being a "great pretender," masking his loneliness and heartbreak behind a facade of happiness. He’s adrift in his own world, playing the part of someone who's moved on, but deep down, he’s still grieving the loss of a loved one. The lyrics poignantly express the struggle between outward appearances and inner emotions, highlighting the pain of pretending everything is fine when it’s not. It’s a timeless reminder that sometimes, our smiles hide what we truly feel.

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