Just Pretend
Ben Lee · Other Songs - Ben Lee
Happy years pass by
It's OK to cry
After all
In the end
Just pretend
Well it's sticks and stones
and broken homes
that taught us how to smile
After all
In the end
Just pretend
There's a name that plays in my head
like a song
all day long
she's with me every day
After all
In the end
Just pretend
Everyone needs
Everyone needs
Everyone needs
If the sun can't shine
you'll be just fine
look into your mind
where you're free
After all
In the end
Just pretend
Cause we heard each other
once before
lets not do that again
After all
In the end
Just pretend
And a voice so familiar
wakes me up in the middle
if she thinks I'm having a bad dream
After all
In the end
Just pretend
Everyone needs
Everyone needs
Everyone needs
After all
It's the end
Just Pretend
Ben Lee's "Just Pretend" stands as a defining track from his early career, capturing the raw, unpolished energy of the mid-1990s indie rock scene. Released alongside other seminal works like "Cigarettes Will Kill You" and "Be a Kid," the song exemplifies Lee's signature style: a blend of acoustic guitar, driving rhythms, and lyrics that explore themes of youthful rebellion and performative identity. The recording reflects the era's shift toward lo-fi aesthetics and authentic, garage-inspired soundscapes, distinguishing it from the more polished productions of his later albums such as "The Rebirth of Venus." As a staple of his discography, the track remains a testament to the DIY spirit that characterized his breakthrough period, resonating with listeners who appreciate music that feels both personal and universally relatable.