The second track and single from Toto’s 1982 album Toto IV. Written by keyboardist/vocalist David Paich, “Make Believe” is about someone who wants to reconnect with another person that they have recently broken up with, even if it’s only for pretending.
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[Refrain]
Why don't we make believe we're in love again?
Who said the crimson moon doesn't shine?
Where do people go
When they're lookin' for that one of a kind?
Why don't we make believe that we're sorry?
Why must we hold it all inside?
Where do lovers go when they're runnin'
And there's no place to hide?
[Chorus 1]
(Always rememberin') The day we met in the pouring rain
(No more pretendin') We went our separate ways
No matter which way the wind blows now
Hang on to it anyhow
Don't ever say it could never be the same
[Refrain]
Why don't we make believe we're in love again?
Who said the crimson moon doesn't shine?
Where do people go
When they're lookin' for that one of a kind?
Why don't we make believe that we're sorry?
Why must we hold it all inside?
Where do lovers go when they're runnin'
And there's no place to hide?
[Chorus 2]
(Always rememberin') Holding hands on a summer day
(No more pretendin') You took it all away
I didn't come here to change your mind
Lead you on or waste your time
All alone in the evening, gettin' blue
[Bridge]
Why don't we make believe?
[Refrain]
Why don't we make believe we're in love again?
Who said the crimson moon doesn't shine?
Where do people go
When they're lookin' for that one of a kind?
Why don't we make believe that we're sorry?
Why must we hold it all inside?
Where do lovers go when they're runnin'
And there's no place to hide?
[Outro]
Why don't we make believe?
Why don't we make believe?
Make Believe was written by David Paich.
Make Believe was produced by Toto.
Toto released Make Believe on Thu Apr 08 1982.