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Artist: HIM
Track: Pretending

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Love is a flame that can't be tamed,
And though we are its willing pray, my darling,
We are not the ones to blame

Trust is a word all lovers know,
The glorious art of staining souls, my darling,
We are not the ones to blame

The more we have, the more we want,
And the more it hurts our heart, my baby,
It always ends up in tears

So keep on Pretending
Our heaven's worth the waiting
Keep on Pretending
It's all right
So keep on Pretending
It will be the end of our craving
Keep on Pretending
It's all right

When doubts arise the game begins
The one we will never win, my baby,
It always ends up in tears

So keep on Pretending
Our heaven's worth the waiting
Keep on Pretending
It's all right
So keep on Pretending
It will be the end of our craving
Keep on Pretending
It's all right (c'mon) c'mon

So keep on Pretending
Our heaven's worth the waiting
Keep on Pretending
It's all right
So keep on Pretending
It will be the end of our craving
Keep on Pretending
It's all right

Love is a flame that can't be tamed,
And though we are its willing pray, my darling,
We are not the ones to blame
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HIM - Pretending Lyrics
Lyrics for Pretending by HIM. Love is a flame that can′t be tamed And though you're its willing prey, my darling We are ...
Genius Q&A
Q:When did HIM release “Pretending”?
HIM released “Pretending” on July 2, 2001.
Q:Who produced “Pretending” by HIM (Rock)?
“Pretending” by HIM (Rock) was produced by Kevin Shirley.
Q:Who wrote “Pretending” by HIM (Rock)?
“Pretending” by HIM (Rock) was written by Ville Valo.
Q:Who wrote “Pretending (The Cosmic Pope Jam version)” by HIM (Rock)?
“Pretending (The Cosmic Pope Jam version)” by HIM (Rock) was written by Ville Valo.
Q:When did HIM (Rock) release “Pretending (Acoustic Version)”?
HIM (Rock) released “Pretending (Acoustic Version)” in 2001.
Q:When did HIM (Rock) release “Pretending (Cosmic Pope Jam Session)”?
HIM (Rock) released “Pretending (Cosmic Pope Jam Session)” on April 1, 2007.
Q:Who wrote “Pretending (Cosmic Pope Jam Session)” by HIM (Rock)?
“Pretending (Cosmic Pope Jam Session)” by HIM (Rock) was written by Ville Valo.
Q:When did HIM (Rock) release “Pretending (The Cosmic Pope Jam version)”?
HIM (Rock) released “Pretending (The Cosmic Pope Jam version)” on April 20, 2007.
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