Discover the story of the song > Time to Pretend – MGMT

The protagonist is feeling excited about life and wants to make music, money, and have models as partners. He talks about possibly doing drugs and living a wild life in Paris. He acknowledges that this lifestyle may be overwhelming, but it's better than working an office job. The song reflects on how life is temporary and how they'll miss certain things but ultimately they have to let go and move on. The lyrics warn that their choices may lead to destruction, but they accept that they were "fated to pretend" and live fast.