The game of love
山塔那Santana Lyrics


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Tell me
Just what you want me to be
One kiss
And boom you're the only one for me
So please tell me
Why don't you come around no more?
'Cause right now
I'm crying outside the door of your candy store

It just takes a little bit of this, a little bit of that
It started with a kiss
Now we're up to bat
A little bit of laughs, a little bit of pain
I'm telling you my babe
It's all in the game of

Love is
Whatever you make it to be
Sunshine
Instead of this cold lonely sea
So please baby
Try and use me for what I'm good for
It ain't saying goodbye
It's knocking down the door of your candy store

It just takes a little bit of this, a little bit of that
It started with a kiss
Now we're up to bat
A little bit of laughs, a little bit of pain
I'm telling you baby
It's all in the game of love
It's all in this game of love

You roll me
Control me
Console me
Please hold me
You guide me
Divide me
Into me

So please tell me
Why don't you come around no more?
'Cause right now
I'm dying outside the door of your loving store

It just take a little bit of this, a little bit of that
It started with a kiss
Now we're up to bat
A little bit of laughs, a little bit of pain
I'm telling you my babe
It's all in the game of love
All in this game of love
It's all in the game of love
Let's play the game of love

Roll me
Control me
Please hold me




I'm out here on my own
On my own

Overall Meaning

The song "The Game of Love" by Santana, featuring Michelle Branch, is an upbeat track that talks about the game of love and its many twists and turns. The song starts with the singer expressing her willingness to be whatever her lover wants her to be, hoping for a kiss that will make her the only one for him. However, she is left confused and brokenhearted when her lover no longer comes around. The chorus of the song emphasizes that love is what we make it to be, and it takes both the good and the bad experiences to make it work.


The first verse of the song showcases the singer's vulnerability, crying outside the door of her lover's candy store. The use of the word "candy store" represents her lover's attraction, which is too sweet to resist, but also a site of temptation that can be dangerous to indulge in. The second verse of the song talks about how the game of love involves a little bit of everything, including laughter and pain. The chorus emphasizes that love is a mixed bag of emotions and experiences, which are all part of the game.


The bridge of the song talks about the strong hold that love can have on us, using simple actions like rolling and controlling as an analogy. The singer pleads with her lover to hold her and guide her, emphasizing the importance of feeling loved and supported in the game of love. The song ends with the singer admitting that she is out on her own, ready to play the game of love once more.


Line by Line Meaning

Tell me
Speak your mind, tell me what you desire from me


Just what you want me to be
I'll be whatever you wish me to be


One kiss
A single kiss was all it took


And boom you're the only one for me
After that kiss, my heart belongs only to you


So please tell me
I beg you to reveal your true intentions


Why don't you come around no more?
Why have you stopped coming to me?


'Cause right now
At this moment


I'm crying outside the door of your candy store
Tears fill my eyes as I plead for your attention


It just takes a little bit of this, a little bit of that
All it takes is a combination of simple things


It started with a kiss
Our journey began with a simple kiss


Now we're up to bat
Now it's our turn to take a chance


A little bit of laughs, a little bit of pain
We'll experience both joy and sorrow along the way


I'm telling you my babe
Listen to my words, my love


It's all in the game of
Everything we experience is just part of the game of


Love is
Love can be anything you want it to be


Whatever you make it to be
It's all up to you to create your own interpretation of love


Sunshine
Love brings brightness and warmth to your life


Instead of this cold lonely sea
Without love, life can feel cold and empty


So please baby
Please listen to me, my love


Try and use me for what I'm good for
Use my strengths to your advantage


It ain't saying goodbye
Leaving you isn't what I want


It's knocking down the door of your candy store
I'm doing everything in my power to win your heart


You roll me
You have control over me


Control me
You have the power to guide my actions and emotions


Console me
Comfort me when I'm feeling low


Please hold me
I long for your warm embrace


You guide me
You have the ability to give me direction and purpose


Divide me
Separate me from the things that distract me


Into me
Bring me closer to yourself


'Cause right now
At this moment


I'm dying outside the door of your loving store
I'm desperate for your love, waiting outside your door


All in this game of love
Everything we experience is part of the love game


Let's play the game of love
Let's take a chance on love and see where it leads us


I'm out here on my own
I'm alone, hoping for your return




Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Gregg Alexander, Richard Nowels

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@user-df2li7jp8o

Ain’t heard this in years. Who’s here in 2024?

@user-hl2xq9gl3l

me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@mrdunns3338

@@user-hl2xq9gl3l And ME!!!!! Simply one of the best tracks ever recorded, not over-produced, just two of the best. A regular track in the car for long journeys, keeps me going for the run from Scotland to Kent and back every couple of days.

@wazzzzzzzzupppppppppp3007

Never gets old! <3

@jared4402

It popped in my head. I can't stop singing it now.

@alertgasper

just heard it on the radio during a trip home. this song just doesn't get enough play. up here its winter, and this song just sounds like summer.

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@kennaoleary4333

Carlos Santana is a legend. Michelle Branch is a creator. Best song when we need to remember to care about each other. All in the game of love.

@user-lq9ej6ox1y

Love others the same as you love yourself. Right?

@kellygoldsberry4302

Amen

@pomo1697

Michelle Branch kinda looks like Olivia Rodrigo back then

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