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Pretending
Alec Benjamin
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- Album
- Pretending
- Released
- 2025
- Genres
- Pop
- Length
- 2:36
- Tempo
- 140 BPM
- Label
- Atlantic Records
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About this song
Pretending is one of Alec Benjamin's older demos, from the 2017 to 2020 period. The demo was originally released on November 3rd, 2017, and drew significant attention from fans, with over 6 million views on YouTube.
What it's about
The song is a sad ballad about two people in a complicated relationship that is falling apart. One partner sees it slowly sinking while the other keeps pretending everything is fine, even as both feel it bending and breaking.
Summary written with AI, based on the song's page on Genius.
Fun facts
- Written by Alec Benjamin and Sarah Barrios.
- Produced by Sam de Jong.