The Game
Alex & Chris Lyrics

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oh oh oh
oh oh oh oh oh oh
oh oh

oh oh oh
oh oh oh oh oh oh
oh oh

make it right
a bitter ending
that you built to me to find
seeking sun
and never bending
but even careless
cold at night
so make it right
make it high
to the walls they came inside
come on down
pay your sorrow
maybe dead you'll see the light

oh oh oh
oh oh oh oh oh oh
oh oh

oh oh oh
oh oh oh oh oh oh
oh oh

Love me right
better ending
let me keep my makeup sane
it isn't easy
when i'm empty
and i can hear you scream my name

oh oh oh
oh oh oh oh oh oh
oh oh

oh oh oh
oh oh oh oh oh oh
oh oh

oh oh oh (oh oh)
oh oh oh oh oh oh (oh oh, oh oh, oh oh)
(oh oh) oh oh (oh oh)

oh oh oh (oh oh)

oh oh oh oh oh oh (oh oh, oh oh, oh oh)
(oh oh) oh oh (oh oh)

Overall Meaning

The song "The Game" by Alex & Chris is an emotional and reflective piece about the end of a relationship that was once filled with hope and happiness. The opening lines set the tone for the song, with repetitive "oh's" expressing an almost mournful nostalgia for a time when things were better. The first verse speaks of a "bitter ending" that was created by the other person in the relationship. The singer of the song is seeking warmth and light in a world that is cold and dark. But there is still hope, as she sings "make it right, make it high" - perhaps hoping that her ex-partner can rise above their mistakes and make amends.

The second verse shifts the focus to the singer, as she pleads with her ex-partner to "Love me right, better ending, let me keep my makeup sane." This line is particularly poignant, as it suggests that the relationship has taken such a toll on her that she feels like she is putting on a "makeup" of sorts just to keep herself together. Despite the pain and the heartache, however, she cannot help but still feel a deep emotional attachment to her ex - as evidenced by the final lines, where she hears him scream her name.

Overall, "The Game" is a moving and evocative song that captures the complex emotions of heartbreak and longing. The repeated "oh's" throughout the song convey the sense of longing and nostalgia, while the lyrics themselves offer a glimpse into the pain and heartache that comes with the end of a relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

oh oh oh
Vocalizations of the melody

oh oh oh oh oh oh
Vocalizations of the melody

oh oh
Vocalizations of the melody

make it right
Correct the wrongdoing

a bitter ending
An unhappy conclusion to a situation

that you built to me to find
A result of the actions of others that has put me in a negative situation

seeking sun
Trying to find happiness

and never bending
Being resilient in the face of adversity

but even careless
Even when not being cautious or deliberate

cold at night
Feeling lonely and isolated at night

so make it right
Take steps to correct the situation