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Stop Pretending
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Aug 7, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
JJ Heller's song "Stop Pretending" gently encourages listeners to be honest about their emotions instead of hiding behind a facade. The lyrics speak to the importance of expressing sadness and fear, reminding us that it's okay to cry and that vulnerability can lead to healing. The song touches on the struggle of communicating true feelings in relationships and the hope that comes from letting go of pretense. While not overtly religious, the message aligns with Christian themes of authenticity, emotional honesty, and the healing that comes from bringing our struggles into the light.
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If you only knew the times that I have cried for you
Then my feelings would be obvious
But somehow along the way it became impossible
To tell you how I feel
You say that's not the way we deal
With life
And love
Relationships
But this is life
This is love and we're wasting it
So cry when you're sad
You don't have to laugh
When it's not funny
Don't try to ignore the rain
When it's not sunny
Do you have a clue how much I am afraid for you
All the things trapped in your heart
Are gonna find their way out
I know that you're going to be broken eventually
But I'm hoping for a healing starting
With your life
And love
Relationships
But this is life
This is love and we're wasting it
You've gotta stop all your pretending
It's not helping
You should know it's ok to cry