--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: What would you do? What would you say?…" description: "\"What would you do? What would you say? How does it feel? Pretend it's ok. My eyes deceive me, but it's still the same. Pretend it's ok.\" — Little Mix" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f0d/little-mix-35242_singers-and-singing_what-would-you-do-what-would-you-say-how_1649288.jpg" --- # What would you do? What would you say? How does it feel?… ![“What would you do? What would you say? How does it feel? Pretend it's ok. My eyes deceive me, but it's still the same. Pretend it's ok.” quote by Little Mix](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f0d/little-mix-35242_singers-and-singing_what-would-you-do-what-would-you-say-how_1649288.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f0d/little-mix-35242_singers-and-singing_what-would-you-do-what-would-you-say-how_1649288.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f0d/little-mix-35242_singers-and-singing_what-would-you-do-what-would-you-say-how_1649288.jpg) > “What would you do? What would you say? How does it feel? Pretend it's ok. My eyes deceive me, but it's still the same. Pretend it's ok.” [Little Mix](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/little-mix/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Consider actions, words, and feelings; imagine acceptance despite inner doubt. **In simple terms:** Imagine acceptance despite doubt. Key Takeaway Practice self‑compassion and honest expression. Themes self‑reflection acceptance emotional honesty Mood introspective empathetic Type poetic motivational When to use this quote - personal decision - conflict resolution - creative expression Key Concepts cognitive dissonance self‑esteem Questions to Reflect On - What truth are you avoiding? - How does acceptance change your feeling? A Different Perspective Pretending may avoid confronting real issues. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Singers and singing](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/singers-and-singing/) [Songs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/songs/) ## Related quotes > [To be a mother you must be strong. 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