Let's Pretend We're Lovers

What you want from me I can't ignore
Though you'll use me as I've been used before
If this was love it could be nice
but if you're wondering why I'm thinking twice

It's easy for me to let you see
the darker, weaker side of me
Let's pretend we're lovers, before we start
I can't promise you won't break my heart

Why does it hurt so bad, right to the bone?
Why can't you just get lost, leave me alone?

Can you blame me tonight for turning away?
These eyes express what words can't say
Trying to hide but it's just no good
& the feelings go misunderstood

Immune to the signals I am sending
Only too aware that we're just pretending
Even though I know you'll never be true
Let's pretend we're lovers - I won't refuse

Why does it hurt so bad, right to the bone?
Why don't you just get lost, leave me alone?
Yeah, I was sweet as wine, I was going strong
Yeah, I was doing fine 'till you came along

If I sin out of love can I hope or trust
that a bleeding heart is penance enough?
We play along even though I'll be
Just used like a pill you think you need

These tear-filled eyes remain unseen
This body can't express what this heart doesn't mean
Let's pretend we're lovers - I'll make love to you
but I'll be pretending that you love me too

Let's pretend we're lovers - I'll make love to you
but I'll be pretending that you love me too.

From the album ‘White’