Funny Games
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Lyrics

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You stream through the dark and cut through the light of day
You use him again to the games that you want to play
Blood is a footstep, loud as deafening call
For everyone since has been slowed down by law

Blessing served to pieces, shake you out of your bones
But all you hide, open your eyes
And tell yourself you've been calling home
I will arrive won't be the same
There's no one safe from you

I will arrive won't be the same
There's no one safe from this
I will arrive won't be the same
There's no one safe from this

You stretch through the heart, you keep your eyes pushed out
It eases your mind to know what you must become
Your panic ensues, you panic until you drop
Living let's you just pray that you forgot

Blessing served to pieces, shake you out of your bones
Love your prize an endless guise
You tell yourself, you'll be calling home

I will arrive won't be the same
There's no one safe from you
I will arrive won't be the same
There's no one who will take by you

Overall Meaning

The song “Funny Games” by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club is a dark and brooding reflection on the destructive and manipulative nature of certain individuals. The opening lines suggest a sense of movement, with the subject of the song cutting through the darkness and light of day, indicating a restless spirit. The subject is using another person for their own gain, playing games with their emotions and possibly causing harm. The line “Blood is a footstep, loud as deafening call” could suggest that the subject has caused physical harm, leaving a trail of evidence in their wake.

The chorus repeats the line “I will arrive won’t be the same/There’s no one safe from this”, emphasizing the power and danger of the subject. The verses continue to paint a picture of a troubled individual, with lines like “Your panic ensues, you panic until you drop/Living let’s you just pray that you forgot” hinting at a sense of guilt or fear of retribution.

The final chorus ends with the line “There’s no one who will take by you,” perhaps suggesting that the subject’s actions have isolated them from others and they must face the consequences alone. Overall, “Funny Games” is a chilling depiction of a manipulative and dangerous individual.

Line by Line Meaning

You stream through the dark and cut through the light of day
You navigate through the different phases of your life, both joyful and sorrowful.

You use him again to the games that you want to play
You take advantage of someone else's vulnerability to fulfill your desires without regard for their feelings.

Blood is a footstep, loud as deafening call
The consequences of your actions are often significant and can have far-reaching effects.

For everyone since has been slowed down by law
After being caught, most people are restricted and burdened by the consequences of their actions.

Blessing served to pieces, shake you out of your bones
The consequences of your actions cause you pain and distress.

But all you hide, open your eyes
Despite trying to conceal your wrongdoings, you must confront the reality of the situation.

And tell yourself you've been calling home
You attempt to justify your actions to yourself and alleviate feelings of guilt.

I will arrive won't be the same
When I return, I will have changed and grown from my experiences.

There's no one safe from you
Your actions have consequences that affect those around you.

You stretch through the heart, you keep your eyes pushed out
You manipulate others to get what you want without compassion or empathy.

It eases your mind to know what you must become
You justify your immoral behavior to yourself and convince yourself it is necessary for your success.

Your panic ensues, you panic until you drop
The guilt and consequences of your actions cause you anxiety and distress until it becomes unbearable.

Living let's you just pray that you forgot
You try to forget your actions and move on, but deep down you know you can't escape the consequences.

Love your prize an endless guise
Your greed and desire for success blinds you from realizing the true cost of your actions.

There's no one who will take by you
When the consequences of your actions catch up to you, no one will be there to support you or rescue you from yourself.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: LEAH JULIE SHAPIRO, PETER B HAYES, ROBERT L BEEN

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