Jun 26, 2010

I pretend that I'm happy, you pretend that you're there.


A hidden gem on Laurie Anderson's official site, prominent example of an enjoyable two-chord song - such a pity it did not make it to the 'Homeland' album: The Lost Art of Conversation.


She pretends she's a movie star
He pretends he's a king
She pretends she's a ballerina
He pretends he can sing.

The lost art of conversation
The lost art of conversation

She pretends she was in England
He pretends he's at home
She pretends she's a renegade
He pretends he's alone

The lost art of conversation
The lost art of conversation

I pretend that you love me
And you pretend that you care
I pretend that I'm happy
You pretend that you're there

The lost art of conversation
The lost art of conversation

If I ever covered this song, I'd stick to the duality of D major and D minor throughout the verses, just like Laurie sings at first and somehow appears to be disgruntled with it for a moment. It may be a fault but it's a creative one, IMHO it fits perfectly to the mood of the song, I'm glad they included it on the website anyway.