“Just Pretend” is a song by the American rock band Bad Omens, featured on their third studio album, The Death of Peace of Mind, which was released on February 25, 2022. The song was written by the band’s lead vocalist Noah Sebastian and lead guitarist Joakim Karlsson. It blends elements of alternative metal and post-hardcore.
The song explores themes of love, loss, and emotional struggles. Its lyrics delve into the pain of unresolved feelings and the act of pretending to be okay despite inner turmoil. Lines such as “I’m not okay, but I can try my best to just pretend” highlight the coping mechanism of masking true emotions. The chorus, “I can wait for you at the bottom… Heaven knows I ain’t getting over you,” underscores a sense of longing and dedication despite difficulties.
“Just Pretend” achieved significant commercial success, topping the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart and the Alternative Airplay chart. The track also received gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2023 and was later certified platinum in 2024.
Song produced and written by Noah Sebastian and Joakim Karlsson
Engineered by Matt Dierkes, Noah Sebastian and Joakim Karlsson
Mixed and mastered by Zakk Cervini at MDDN Studios
Mix assistant: Nik Trekov
JUST PRETEND LYRICS
I’m not afraid of the war you’ve come to wage against my sins
I’m not okay, but I can try my best to just pretend
So will you wait me out, or will you drown me out?
I can wait for you at the bottom
I can stay away if you want me to
I can wait for years if I gotta
Heaven knows I ain’t getting over you
I know the pain that you hide behind the smile on your face, and not a day goes by where I don’t think I feel the same
So will you wait me out, or will you drown me out?
I can wait for you at the bottom
I can stay away if you want me to
I can wait for years if I gotta
Heaven knows I ain’t getting over you
We’ll try again when we’re not so different
We will make amends, till’ then I’ll just pretend
Weigh down on me
Stay till’ morning
Way down, would you say I’m worthy?
I can wait for you at the bottom
I can stay away if you want me to
I can wait for years if I gotta
Heaven knows I ain’t getting over you
We’ll try again when we’re not so different
We will make amends, till’ then I’ll just pretend
Weigh down on me
Stay till’ morning
Way down, would you say I’m worthy?
Tags: BAD OMENS