Here in the dark It's natural to be afraid To disappear into the shade To lose your way and miss the mark There in the light It's easier to be a man To execute the master plan To soldier on and win the fight So let's pretend That I am someone to defend A lover, follower, or friend It doesn't matter in the end So let's pretend Here in my room It's cynical to be polite To tolerate you one more night To bite my tongue and cast a gloom So let's pretend That I am someone to defend A lover, follower, or friend It doesn't matter in the end So let's pretend So let's pretend