15. UNITED KINGDOM 4: londonvision – Why Do We Have To Pretend?

“Why Do We Have To Pretend?”
Performed by: londonvision
Music by: Andy Brook
Lyrics by: Andy Brook

In their own words:
In 2021 and 2022 I had the honour of organising the Home Composed Song Contest and this year I am delighted to be returning as a participant.

‘Why do we have to pretend’ was written in two sessions, which spanned a gap of 17 years! I composed the music in 2006, and I have been trying to write lyrics for the song ever since, but nothing seemed to quite fit. Then, about two months ago – out of nowhere – I sat down and wrote the lyrics in one sitting, which is very rare for me. After that the arrangement fell into place very quickly, and I had fun making it as poppy as is possible! I hope it will get you tapping your toes!

This song is dedicated to the memory of my friend Liam Jarnecki, who was a big fan of the Home Composed Song Contest and supported me on my journey in this competition for many years. He didn’t get to hear the song, but I think he would have approved. He would definitely have smiled at the many musical references he would have recognised!

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Lyrics:

I don’t know what I should do

I’ve put my whole life on hold cos of you

I’ve been waiting in line, am I wasting my time?

While you’re out on your next rendezvous.

 

Are you keeping me in reserve?

Well If you are, then you’ve got quite a nerve

You assume that I’ll wait

Well at least let me state

That is something that I do not deserve!

 

I wish that we could be lovers

I am not sure that we can be friends

While you’re keeping me waiting

I know you are dating

and I wish that this circus would end

 

I am transfixed by your beauty

And I am bewitched by your smile

But I know that you know,

I’d be good for your soul

So why do we have to pretend?

 

You’re driving me, driving me,

Right round the bend

 

But if I meditate then I can transcend

And rise above the things that you do

Things you’re putting me through

So hard for you to defend

 

I wish that we could be lovers

I am am not sure that we can be friends

While you’re keeping me waiting

I know you are dating

and I wish that this circus would end

 

I am transfixed by your beauty

and I am bewitched by your smile

But I know that you know,

I’d be good for your soul

So why do we have to pretend?

 

I don’t know what I should do

I’ve put my whole life on hold cos of you

I’ve been waiting in line, am I wasting my time?

While you’re out on your next rendezvous

 

I wish that we could be lovers

I am not sure that we can be friends

While you’re keeping me waiting

I know you are dating

and I wish that this circus would end

 

I am transfixed by your beauty

And I am bewitched by your smile

But I know that you know,

I’d be good for your soul

So why do we have to pretend?

 

Yes I know that you know,

I’d be good for your soul

So why do we

(Why do we)

Why do we have to pretend?