Discover the story of the song > The Pretender – Jackson Browne

The protagonist sings about his daily routine of working and going home, wondering if the changes he hoped for in his life will ever come. He talks about the struggles of balancing the desire for love with the need to make money. He dreams of finding love and happiness, but worries that he may end up surrendering his hopes and dreams. The song ends with a plea to say a prayer for him, the pretender, who started out strong but may not end up achieving his goals.