Bryant Barnes "I’d Rather Pretend" Official Lyrics & Meaning | Genius Verified

Bryant Barnes stopped by the Genius office to break down his single “I’d Rather Pretend.” Produced by Andrew Luce, the track is a breakout single off Bryant’s EP VANITY. On today’s episode of VERIFIED, the singer-songwriter shares the inspiration behind the hit, his decision to pursue music over sports, how he found his sound, and more!
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[@imbryantbarnes]

Thank you for having me

[@Tropics_72]

He’s sooo amazing

[@xqrianz]

Your in floor 555

[@samueljuarez7411]

Love you bro

[@supico4224]

I swear you look like you have an autotune on your voice box. Tou have great Potencial

[@janeraj6]

@imbryantbarnes You are so talented, please continue doing what you’re passionate about 🎶🥰🔥🎶

[@chocchip8419]

This guy is so underated bro so im gonna mark history right here

[@tj8_]

He is, I want him to get so much more popular

[@solandis_AK]

me too‼

[@ExSpheriment]

frr

[@WOTI9999]

word

[@sauccy]

same

[@sushitrash8562]

Bryant makes singing sound so easy 😭

[@Dimplesofc]

Real

[@darksaber5437]

You would never expect he has such a beautiful soft singing voice from his normal deeper voice

[@empresssk]

It’s giving Giveon and Daniel Cesar but still distinct in its own right. Will look forward to his career.

[@ExSpheriment]

this is exactly what i thought

[@theriseoftheking23rd]

Nah it’s mostly Shiloh dynasty

[@kaylandcash1467]

Nah, he sounds like Shiloh Dynasty

[@ethanh116]

@@theriseoftheking23rdHe literally said that in the video bro

[@theriseoftheking23rd]

@@ethanh116 I’m replying to the comment not the video bro

[@shooter_k]

Discovered him in 2023, glad he finally got some good recognition!

[@l3ooty]

sammmeee

[@variant_420]

He made it on here!

[@rareani9712]

his voice is so calming

[@welpp_]

finallyy bryant barnes

[@jclash3219]

I’ve had this song on repeat for days, I feel like it’s only a matter of time before his career takes off.

[@AshraffFareed]

He has the voice of Giveon and his music style is like SZA slowed down. Its truly art❤.

[@LunarLover-zr5br]

Imagine if the all did a collab

[@fandyyy6270]

This guy and D4vd just got me this year

[@janelleanzaldo]

Bros voice is angelic 🙏

[@Aiden_e30]

Bryant is literally the king of underground sad songs fr.🐐

[@deen8100]

i’ve been watching him on the come up i feel so proud for this dude

[@rirtyy]

getting the attention he deserves finally been listening since feb this year

[@fortube1362]

ive had this song on repeat recently

[@freemxn1297]

Upcoming Artist, Underrated, I can't wait to hear more music from him

[@KidoOsu]

We love you Bryant!!!❤

[@funnydude1344]

so glad i found this man on ig reels insanely underrated

[@Churcaps]

Finally some recognition ! Since 2023 idk why he don't get famous already

[@isaacg998]

was this the dude that i saw on instagram reels playing this song on piano for his mom

[@is_o8053]

yep

[@isaacg998]

@@is_o8053that’s fire

[@PlatinumDallas]

He's now on genius

[@leticiaearagao]

Yesss

[@Asurameta77]

Sis not mom

[@ImSvph]

i’ve been waiting for this fr

[@DTKayy]

He made it I’ve been following him since he was at 10k

[@yuhmuddamimi]

This man needs more recognition. His voice is so captivating

[@lucascunha9139]

he is so good, i love his songs

[@Justsafi.xoxo2349]

Finallyy Bryant
He's so underrated 😭

[@Tr4vx]

Bryant is so underrated

[@im_xhyn]

Please bring back Bryant Barnes for another episode 🙏🙏

[@UnknownNobody-mx2ry]

Imagine having a song made for you 😩🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@gallinita69]

this man is amazing. I had this song on repeat for the last few days. So pure, so impressive! keep it up Bryant!!

[@isabellaakosuafraiku]

Such a masterpiece✨️❤
Can't get enough of it and him❤

[@AmanpreetSingh-jd9jk]

I had been waiting for this since a year!

[@3lectr1x]

Wow this is the most relatable song i've heard in a long time.

[@paypaul2008]

i'm so glad this guy got the attention he got for his song, it was beautifully crafted and i wish i had that confidence to release my vocals onto the internet but like he's saying it's how i feel, i'm scared and plus adding on to this feeling is i don't know anything about piano, guitar, instruments in general, making lyrics or playing instruments
bravo for doing something like this, i have high hopes for this dude

[@MoreKultch]

True and pure talent fr. Bryant so relatable 💯🙏🏽

[@Chxrliy]

Love this guy ❤

[@zossss]

thanks for showing up on my home page genius, just discovered this artist, love yall

[@isabellaakosuafraiku]

He's so good❤❤

[@JaylenWiseman]

Im loving the remix with d4vd so good

[@DYNINU]

HE MADE ITTT YAYYYYY

[@joeycampilongo]

Been waiting for this

[@JOSH223-x6t]

He's so underrated
Hope you keep growing 🎉❤❤❤

[@SerenityHaes]

i love his voice its just so unique

[@OriginoSky]

Bryant is so underrated man.

[@Kengeeez]

this guy's music and lyrics hit me like joji's music hit me, so much to relate and feel. its all amazing

[@gabrielcastillo3706]

Song is so relatable man…..

[@coinflipped]

this song been on repeat since it got released, this and the remix with d4vd

[@gc6891]

I've seen him grow so much, great to see him on genius

[@terixiann3292]

You gave me another way to seeing love. Truly an underrated artist

[@whoisLon]

His voice is so mesmerizing and i love how his singing voice matches his real voice

[@cenoanonniem]

hey izak right on time! keep going man i love the vids!!! love from amsterdam💜

[@adamzzplayzz5635]

Sound of an angel I swear ❤❤

[@Cesar27061]

This guy is gonna be big glad I’m gonna part of his journey

[@toiyaaaa15099]

Been looping this song since it came out🙏🙏❤❤

[@noeplant]

He’s the best ❤

[@Effennesss]

HE DOES HAVE A VERY UNIQUE VOICE ! I LOVE IT!

[@hankwhite8704]

i love him man the one who made me find my confidence

[@crazycasey110]

Fr I really love his song for the first time and every time i hear it I followed him from "Adore You"

[@meow_love]

i love his song✨✨✨✨🌺🌺🌺🌺
i listen to his song everyday🥰

[@ItsMeHamehi]

Gives me a whole new appreciation for this song

[@uzumakiDLuffy555]

Yes sirrrr 🔥🔥🔥

[@jtowrr]

Love this man

[@leonardojose5571]

Soooo happy to see him here ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@joshuat7463]

Let's gooooo Bryant Barnes 🔥🔥

[@user-ns4ds7mp7m]

I’ve been here since beginning btw, I know this guy’s gonna become something BIG

[@gaboong137]

He's got a lot of talent, a new icon 🙏🏻

[@JoshuaHenelyThornhill]

I’m such a big fan of this guy ! Shoutout to more success !!!

[@atulyasajwan9725]

Dudes voice is healing ngl

[@jmerge7658]

he’s next up ‼️

[@sebarm9671]

I LOVE HIS VOICE!

[@notkabira]

Inspirational and a generational artist!!!

[@boubou7719]

finally... he show up ... his album is sooooo freaking gooood ✨🔥🔥🔥

[@MontySwet]

Pulling up to his first tour 🗣️🔥🔥

[@KlixThaKid]

I always find the right ones even when I’m not looking for em

[@KlixThaKid]

This guys a spitting image of Shiloh but we finally get an answer, I love this

[@KlixThaKid]

Actually he’s a lot different than Shiloh, He’s BRYANT! But damn this giving me 2017-2018 vibes 😢

[@No0Best]

This song plays in my mind 24/7

[@GhostThe1]

This song rlly resonates with me

[@user-rv4wg1sm7l]

NO WAY BEEN LISTENING TO THIS GUY SINCE DAY ONE HE MADE IT! W BRYANT!

[@itsjustserge]

Damn, I love his tone

[@therealcristina4884]

i replay his songs all dayyy i loveeeee them so much😭🤍
ps: i literally know them by heart

[@echospace7347]

YES HES HERE DUDE OMGGGG

[@alkiviadis8211]

Real talent. And love the X reference

[@xoxo.lezziin]

Bryant voice is so majestic oh my days.

[@favorkys]

i love this guy

[@Thatdude6865]

This song is too beautiful

[@dominicbroome9381]

Yes give this guy recognition

[@VinceGDd]

i like how his song really reference to his life❤

[@JanceLucky]

Love this song so much you’re gonna inspire millions and go far much love

[@ohangry]

Bryant made it fr

[@desertcody]

yup

[@animellll]

I'm glad you had the situation to make this song I can't feel sorry for you LMAOOO bc I love this song sm❤❤

[@topj0j0]

hes so smooth with it

[@OmArolkar]

Underrated singer fr❤

[@Edwinnfr]

Bryant such an underrated artist🫡

[@prod.lyyjah27]

Bryant Barnes might lowkey be next up if he can drop another tape or even a full length album

[@Kami-fq7vd]

Found him at 20k on tt love that hes finally getting recognized for his amazing talent

[@bum1220]

Bro, i felt like crying when hearing this. I did not think this song was this deep😢

[@nicholewenn]

your amazing man, keep going

[@TMontopp]

Honestly been listening to him before I'd rather pretend, and I've alr started loving his majestic voice, especially on, "Don't want a love song"😭

[@jerji_jerji]

I love bryant ❤

[@yuhzanny]

Mad respect for him playing the guitar too