Anna Graceman - Playing Pretend Lyrics






What if we took down our walls?
We're too afraid of what people will think
What if we were who we are?
Without the lights, the headlines and the bling

Putting on a show
For everybody that we know
And for everybody that we don't

Playing pretend
Life's just a game
Nobody wins
I'm not okay
Painting a smile
To entertain
I want what's real
Not the charade
Done playing pretend
Done playing pretend

What if we did what we want?
Let's just forget about what they might say
We can prove everyone wrong
If we stop posing like we're on display

Putting on a show
For everybody that we know
And for everybody that we don't

Playing pretend
Life's just a game
Nobody wins
I'm not okay
Painting a smile
To entertain
I want what's real
Not the charade
Done playing pretend
Done playing pretend

Take off the mask
Let's strip it down
Show you the me
I've finally found
Way underneath
This grand facade
Nowhere perfect
But at least I'm not...

Playing pretend, no no
Playing pretend, no no

Playing pretend
Life's just a game
Nobody wins
I'm not okay
Painting a smile
To entertain
I want what's real
Not the charade
Done playing pretend
Done playing pretend
Done playing pretend
Done playing pretend





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  1. L.... R....

    true amazing. I remember years ago I watched Video of her singing Heartbroken on her keyboard. She grow up gorgeous and sounds just as amazing!

  2. R.... ....

    So good.

  3. S.... C....

    This is amazing anna. I love your music. It has been amazing to see you grow and improve. Thank you for putting this out here.

  4. M.... C....

    This is so amazing, great fun footage from where you were little. I remember your first appearance on the America’s got talent show, and your first album. Can’t wait for your new album and wish you the best!

  5. R.... C....

    TU ET TRES BELLE AVEC TALENT IMMENSE JE ADORE Y LOVE YOU ANNA

  6. V.... V....

    i remeber whe you were 14 and i really love your music since then like treble heart that was 1 of my first song that i heard of you,you are really good
    hope you still have that sweet beautiful voice on the future.

  7. s.... ....

    Anna Graceman has an amazing voice? Check. Anna Graceman writes excellent music? Check. Anna Graceman composes lyrics that display wisdom beyond her years? Double check! Is Anna Graceman one of my favorite artists? "There’s no mistakin’ that you feel it inside" --Sorry I was late on this one. I got to be Thumbs Up #400 though! :)

  8. T.... C....

    Loved it have a blessed day

  9. Y.... ....

    🎶👍😍Awesome song ! 💖

  10. U.... ....

    Creepy!

  11. K.... P....

    That's awesome, 💑2️⃣🎧2️⃣👉🏻💎👩🏻.

  12. A.... ....

    I simply fell in love with this song!

  13. C.... ....

    Couldn't have come out at a better time. 😢

  14. S.... v....

    I love this, it has something enchanting that I can’t really place and it’s amazing 💛

  15. m.... ....

    Wish you would come to UK id sure like to hear and see you live ..your truly gifted! and ever so Hot and GORHEOUS 😉 #iFancyYou #AnnaCrush 😚💓💜

  16. A.... L....

    In truth anna the world is beyond cruel im on your friendslist from facebook i know you want something real but understand some of us here believe we can make this world better or at least i do and im willing to give all of my life to do so stay strong life rewards the ones who hold on. God bless your remarkable tallent

  17. b.... ....

    go on the voice

  18. S.... ....

    Wonderful song, and beautiful video too! Both music and lyrics are great, and, as usual, Anna's singing is excellent; such a beautiful voice, and such high quality interpretation too! I'm running out of superlatives...
    Really, I'm so impressed with this song, it instantly became one of my favorites.
    What needs to happen for Anna to receive the recognition she so fully deserves?
    I wish I had the answer. Anna is already one of the few major, top quality, singer-songwriters of our times. I feel lucky that I discovered Anna's music on You Tube, long before she appeared on AGT; ever since, her songs have been a delight and a joy for me (and for all her fans - I wish there were more of us).
    Best of luck, Anna, one day it will come (that large scale recognition)!

  19. C.... S....

    Great work, Anna, as always! Love it!!

  20. P.... ....

    I love your music!! Keep it up!

  21. m.... ....

    damn the song just hits you

  22. m.... j....

    I'd like to hold your hand, that's what I want. ,,,, Michael xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxoxxxxxxxxxxxxxoxxxxxxoxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxoxxxxxxxoxxxxxxxxoxxxxxxoxxxxxoxxxxxxxxxoxxxxxoxxx

  23. E.... Q....

    So gorgeous 😭😍😍

  24. s.... F....

    Wow Anna that was great.

  25. R.... l....

    Nice!! $**

  26. T.... ....

    Before you speak to me take of the mask.

  27. A.... K....

    Anna,


    I can't help but pick up on some frustration on your part, where genuinely talented people are overlooked. Unfortunately that's the business and it's fickled. Stefani Germanotta actress and singer found this out but she still kept at it, still believed. Today we know Stefani as Lady Gaga who recent received the Academy Award for her performance on the song "Shallow." Your honesty and ability to connect with your audience are your greatest strengths. I feel you're still on your way of becoming the next Carole King or Sara Barelles. One day I may tell you why "Time Machine" is my favorite Anna Graceman song. Until then, I'll be waiting for your next great work.


    Peace, Alan K.

  28. j.... d....

    Our anna is underrated

  29. C.... C....

    Thumbs Up ! Well done ;)

  30. B.... T....

    So soulful.....I always feel your emotion in your songs

  31. D.... S....

    Anna. Great Song. Have a great day AK Girl.

  32. A.... S....

    my favourite song! 😍😍 I love this song, Anna!❤ somehow, I feel break when the part of the lyric say, "I'm not okay", but I love it Anna

  33. S.... F....

    Love it, Anna! 💕

  34. S.... T....

    Love the video in the background of you little. I remember that kid from your early, early posts. :)

  35. E.... F....

    Awesome song! Love the message.

  36. j.... d....

    You like a doll anna very beautiful

  37. s.... m....

    My little baby! you are beautiful.. for ten years following you.. Hello from turkey and albaina...

  38. M.... P....

    Beautiful as always. Your voice is so so beautiful

  39. E.... A....

    This is an awesome B-Day present! Thank You, Anna!!

  40. A.... s....

    One of the most beautiful voices in the world! Anna Graceman ♫♥♫♥♫♥♫♥♫

  41. w.... ....

    I love to home video footage! I remember when you that age...you have had this channel, like, FOREVER!☺👍

  42. P.... H....

    It's been a dark week for me ... But for a few minutes I was able to totally put it out of mind. Thank you.

  43. u.... ....

    Best songwriter of her generation.

  44. j.... f....

    Very nice video !!👏👏👍

  45. S.... F....

    I love this Anna ❤️❤️❤️

  46. C.... T....

    Another great song. Amazing voice.

  47. E.... B....

    Beautiful style Anna ! You are very talented! You make me happy! <3<3<3 Keep singing for us! Please!

  48. C.... m....

    Our Anna is underrated😍😍 😍

  49. D.... B....

    Great song Anna!

  50. t.... ....

    Awesome song, cool video, love your voice Anna... really like the artistic touch of the video and it had a little old school guitar sound in the track... thanks for sharing... wishing you the best, Kent, Texasroper

  51. d.... d....

    Beautiful, Anna loved it

  52. A.... B....

    Just love it :)))

  53. D.... B....

    I love this! The lyrics and melody are great, and I like the way you worked retro-styled clips in for the video!

  54. R.... L....

    🌈MY GODDESS ONLY U U U U U U 🌈🌻🔥💘💥💥😜💥🙉👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍U BEST AND ONLY ONE👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍MY ALL AND EVERYTHING👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💥🙈💥🙊💥💥🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU 👏👰🌻💞🌼🤴💘👸🌹...............I VERY LOVE YOU👼............,,,,,,,.......................SORRY...........MY ENGLISH IS SO BEAUTIFUL.........😏........NICE WEEKEND🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🦄🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻😉😘💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋👆😇🦋

  55. R.... P....

    What a nice song to wake up to this morning <3 Thanks! Happy Friday!

  56. J.... B....

    Your boyfriend has been messaging my friend btw

    J.... B....

    What are you trying to say?

  57. L.... F....

    Another great song, Anna! Although that seems to be the only kind of songs you do!

  58. S.... E....

    how is it you aren't famous ? you are crazy good... the whole package... great writer ... great musician.. great singer... congrats.. following you around since you were 11 has given me many smiles.... thanks

    S.... E....

    Another great song. Amazing voice

  59. F.... d....

    That’s amazing Anna ! Keep going 😘

  60. W.... ....

    We Love you :) Anna :)

  61. K.... F....

    The video has an Alice In Subterranean Homesick Blues Land vibe :) Great song, great performance :)

  62. A.... ....

    Honestly you deserve more attention and millions and millions of views been following you since Americans got talent you're absolutely phenomenal ♥️♥️♥️♥️

    A.... ....

    Alan, I gave you my stingy thumbs up because I agree with you 1000%. :)

    A.... ....

    @spongefreddie thanks buddy 😊

    A.... ....

    The problem certainly is not Anna's music. She needs to generate more traffic on her channel. I think it is a matter of not taking advantage of the A.I. advertising algorhythms these websites utilize. Everytime you buy some thing, the marketers keep track of it in order to build a consumer profile on you so they can target their advertising. What I mean is YouTube and Google are trying to bring viewers (consumers) together with the product providers (Anna). That's how they make their ad money by referring interested parties. You see Boyce Avenue and Haley Klinkhammer post lots of cover tunes. The algorhythms then notice this and recommend the fans of these covered songs to their channels. I think if Anna could do the occasional cover song (Elton John, Carole King, Sara Barielles, ALicia Keys, John Legend, etc.) then YTube would introduce these other music listeners to her channel. Recently a busker Allie Sherlock was discovered through her performances on the streets of Dublin, Ireland. She performed mostly cover tunes like "Shallow" and "Perfect." She now has a recording contract. She's only 13. I hope someone is advising Anna on this.

    A.... ....

    @Alan Kumashiro hate to burst your bubble but she's older than 13🤣

    A.... ....

    @Jacob Brown - I was referring to Allie Sherlock.

  63. E.... D....

    Beautiful Anna!!

  64. J.... V....

    Love the Alice in Wonderland scenario.

  65. J.... V....

    Instant click like always! Love your beautiful voice and presence!

  66. S.... ....

    Nice mix. This is one of the few times I feel the piano voice combo I love so much has not been the best option, however you let the music volume drown out your voice in many parts of this. I think that your voice should always be the dominant sound in your music, but I am just fan and not a musical expert.

  67. G.... N....

    Pure magic... pure Graceman.

  68. g.... ....

    ... I like the Alice reference.

  69. g.... ....

    Nice production! 😀