Tіme to Pretend Lyrics – MGMT

"Time to Pretend" by MGMT is a satirical take on the hedonistic lifstyle often associated with rock stars and the entertainment industry. The song begins with a bold declaration of being in the prime of life and wanting to experience the extremes of fame, wealth, and debauchery. Phrases like "Let's make some music, make some money, find some models for wives" and "move to Paris, shoot some heroin and f**k with the stars" paint a picture of indulging in the stereotypical excesses of fame. However, beneath the allure of this lifestyle, the song refflects on the inevitable consequences and emptiness of such choices. The chorus, "This is our decision to live fast and die young. We've got the vision, now let's have some fun," reveals an awareness of the fleeting and superficial nature of such a life. The mention of forgetting about "mothers and our friends" indicates a deliberate detachment from reality and genuine relationships. The song also touches on nostalgia and loss, as the singer laments leaving behind the simplicity and innocence of childhood, symbolized by "the playgrounds and the animals and digging up worms." This contrast highlights the cost of choosing a path of recklessness and fame over a more grounded, ordinary life. The eventual realization that "Love must be forgotten. Life can always start up anew" suggests a cyclical pattern of temporary relationships and transient pleasures, devoid of lasting fulfillment. The line "We'll choke on our vomit and that will be the end" is a stark reminder of the self-destructive path the singer has chosen. Ultimately, "Time to Pretend" is a poignant critique of the illusion and transient appeal of a lifestyle centered around fame and excess, acknowledging its inevitable downfall and the inherent human desire to experience it despite the consequences.