Pretending to love

**[Verse 1]** Smiling wide But feeling empty inside Acting like I'm fine But it's just a disguise Pretending to love Hiding my heartache I thought I was faking But it's more than I can take **[Verse 2]** Knew it was a game But I played along Never thought that I'd feel something this strong Thought I was pretending Putting on a show But now I'm falling It's starting to show **[Chorus]** Pretending to love But it's tearing me apart Didn't realize It was there from the start Now I can't deny These feelings deep within I thought I was pretending But it's the real thing **[Bridge]** Lost in this facade I can’t find my way back Caught between my lies And the truth I now lack I wanted to believe I could keep it all concealed But now it’s too late My heart’s been revealed **[Verse 3]** Every word I said I thought it was for show But your touch, your eyes They made my feelings grow No more pretending I can't hide anymore I'm breaking free Of this heartache and sore **[Chorus]** Pretending to love But it's tearing me apart Didn't realize It was there from the start Now I can't deny These feelings deep within I thought I was pretending But it's the real thing **[Outro]** So here I am With my heart on my sleeve No more masks No more make-believe I'm done pretending I'm ready to start Living this love With my whole heart