She pretends it’s youWhen she’s giving him her mouth,Her words, her tendernessShe pretends it’s youWho’s holding her and showing her compassionWhen he wants her nakednessShe Pretends…You’re sharing secrets with herNever holding back the truthShe Pretends…You’re stealing moments togetherArm in arm with you when she’s with himShe pretends you’re laughing and crying togetherSwimming in waves of endless pleasureShe pretends you’re touching her face with yoursWhen he’s turning in his sleepShe makes-believe she can hear your voiceTelling her you understand everything that she’s feelingWhen he doesn’t say a wordShe believes you understand her more than he ever willEven though you’re barely friendsOh-oh-ohCHORUSNo, she just can’t get it rightNo matter how hard she tryNo matter what she doShe still pretends it’s youShe was one of your disciples long before you drew her inWorshipped the safety of your embraceThere are pagan gods and demagogues and ordinary menYou sing to her, and Romance is your name, your nameNever worries about, never harbours a doubtYou’re the fabric that she clings toWrap her up in binding gravityLike an alienated lover who’s been robbing herself blindPretending she’s a thiefBut the only thing she steals is timeShe’s gonna take it in her hands (She pretends…)She’s gonna spend it all on you (She pretends…)Until she’s broke without a moment left to spareShe’s building up immunitiesBuilding up immunitiesAnd that’s all she’s ever done, ever doneOh-oh-ohCHORUSNo, she just can’t get it rightNo matter how hard she tryNo matter what she doShe still pretends it’s youNo matter how hard she tryNo matter what she doNo, she just can’t get it right’Cause she still pretends it’s youCHORUS TAG:She Pretends… andRomance is your nameShe Pretends… andRomance is your name