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Bacolod-based band Project Orange captivates listeners with their sophisticated blend of bedroom pop and indie rock on “Play Pretend”—a distinctly laid-back affair that chronicles the growing pains of young love and the unsteady circumstances that define it. 

The four-piece outfit employs a lush and dream-like palette in terms of musical approach, fully embracing a deceptively simple arrangement that wouldn’t feel out of place side by side with the breezy pop sensibilities of Clairo and Boy Pablo. Steeped in melancholic pulse, “Play Pretend” provides glimpses of a promising music act informed by the sound of its time but never allowing trends to envelope the finality and packaging. It’s all heart, less feels: the more you immerse to the song’s intimate revelations, the closer it hits home.

LYRICS:
Let’s slow dance 
Disguised as friends 
Like I have a chance 
Oh take my hand 
Pull the other end 
Let’s see what happens then 

It’s just you and I tonight 
Try to hold on tight 
Drown ourselves 
In the cold of the night 
As I feel the warmth of your heart 
Oh at least right now 
We can play, pretend 

Oh, darling 
What a lovely sight 
To see you in this light 
Isn’t this a delight 
For one night 
You’re by my side 

It’s just you and I tonight 
Try to hold on tight 
Drown ourselves 
In the cold of the night 
As I feel the warmth of your heart 
Oh at least right now 
We can play, pretend 

Is there another way 
You could possibly feel the same 
Such a shame 
I’ll wake up the next day 
It was a dream that is now erased 
What a waste 

It’s just you and I tonight 
Try to hold on tight 
Drown ourselves 
In the warmth of the night 
As I feel the cold of your heart 
Oh at least right now 
We can play, pretend
credits
released September 16, 2020 
Words and Music by Diana Mapa 

Recorded and Performed by Project Orange: 
Diana Mapa - vocals/guitars 
Tin Pillado - guitars/backing vocals 
Martin Garces - bass 
Miguel San Miguel - drums 

Produced by Project Orange / Lilystars Records 
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered at Sonic State Audio, Mandaluyong City. 
Engineered by Bryan Lotho 
Mixed & Mastered by Chrisanthony Vinzons 
Cover Art by Thea Torres 

©℗ 2020 Lilystars Records

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