09. The Name Of The Game
Amanda Seyfried & Stellan Skarsgard Lyrics
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In a short time
Only a week since we started
It seems to me
For every time
I'm getting more openhearted
I was an impossible case
But I think
I can see in your face
There's a lot you can teach me
So I wanna know
What's the name of the game
Does it mean anything to you
What's the name of the game
Can you feel it the way I do
Tell me please
'cause I have to know
I'm a bashful child
Beginning to grow
And you make me talk
And you make me feel
And you make me show
What I'm trying to conceal
If I trust in you
Would you let me down
Would you laugh at me
If I said I care for you
Could you feel the same way too
I wanna know
The name of the game
I have no friends
No one to see
And I am never invited
Now I am here
Talking to you
No wonder I get excited
Your smile
And the sound of your voice
And the way you see through me
Got a feeling
You give me no choice
But it means a lot to me
So I wanna know
What's the name of the game
Does it mean anything to you
What's the name of the game
Can you feel it the way I do
Tell me please
'cause I have to know
I'm a bashful child
Beginning to grow
And you make me talk
And you make me feel
And you make me show
What I'm trying to conceal
If I trust in you
Would you let me down
Would you laugh at me
If I said I care for you
Could you feel the same way too
I wanna know
Oh yes I wanna know
The name of the game
The lyrics of "The Name of the Game" by Amanda Seyfried and Stellan Skarsgård evoke the feelings and fears of a bashful person who is opening up to new relationships. The repeated request to know the "name of the game" refers to the hidden rules and expectations of courtship and love, which can be daunting for someone who has been isolated or hurt before. The singer acknowledges her own vulnerability and lack of experience, but also trusts that the person she is talking to can teach her and guide her through the maze of emotions. The references to smiling, talking, feeling, and showing reveal the stages of bonding and self-disclosure that are necessary to establish a deeper connection. At the same time, there is a fear of rejection and ridicule, as the singer wonders if her trust and caring will be reciprocated. The song ends with a plea for clarification and reassurance, as well as an expression of curiosity and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
I've seen you twice
I've only had the pleasure of seeing you twice
In a short time
Within a brief span of time
Only a week since we started
It's only been seven days since we first met
It seems to me
I get the impression
For every time
Each and every instance
I'm getting more openhearted
I'm becoming more inclined to express my true feelings
I was an impossible case
I was someone who had been difficult to reach
No one ever could reach me
No one had ever successfully been able to connect with me
But I think
However, I believe
I can see in your face
I detect from your facial expression
There's a lot you can teach me
There's much that I can learn from you
So I wanna know
Therefore, I would like to inquire
What's the name of the game
What is it that we're really doing here
Does it mean anything to you
Is it significant to you
Can you feel it the way I do
Are you sensing this as deeply as I am
Tell me please
I'm asking you kindly
'cause I have to know
Because I feel a strong desire to understand
I'm a bashful child
I'm exceedingly timid and naive
Beginning to grow
Just starting to develop
And you make me talk
You're encouraging me to speak openly
And you make me feel
You're causing me to experience a range of emotions
And you make me show
You're inspiring me to reveal what I usually keep hidden
What I'm trying to conceal
My innermost thoughts and feelings that I usually try to hide
If I trust in you
If I place my faith in you
Would you let me down
Would you disappoint me
Would you laugh at me
Would you ridicule or belittle me
If I said I care for you
If I confessed to having feelings of affection for you
Could you feel the same way too
Would it be possible for you to reciprocate those emotions
Oh yes I wanna know
Indeed, I am eager to find out
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BENNY ANDERSSON, BJOERN K ULVAEUS, BJORN ULVAEUS, STIG ANDERSON
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I've seen you twice, in a short time
Only a week since we started
It seems to me, for every time
I'm getting more open-hearted
I was an impossible case
No-one ever could reach me
But I think I can see in your face
There's a lot you can teach me
So I wanna know..
What's the name of the game?
Does it mean anything to you?
What's the name of the game?
Can you feel it the way I do?
Tell me please, 'cause I have to know
I'm a bashful child, beginning to grow
And you make me talk
And you make me feel
And you make me show
What I'm trying to conceal
If I trust in you, would you let me down?
Would you laugh at me, if I said I care for you?
Could you feel the same way too?
I wanna know..
The name of the game
I have no friends, no-one to see
And I am never invited
Now I am here, talking to you
No wonder I get excited
Your smile, and the sound of your voice
And the way you see through me
Got a feeling, you give me no choice
But it means a lot to me
So I wanna know..
What's the name of the game?
(Your smile and the sound of your voice)
Does it mean anything to you?
(Got a feeling you give me no choice)
But it means a lot, what's the name of the game?
(Your smile and the sound of your voice)
Can you feel it the way I do?
Tell me please, 'cause I have to know
I'm a bashful child, beginning to grow
And you make me talk
And you make me feel
And you make me show
What I'm trying to conceal
If I trust in you, would you let me down?
Would you laugh at me, if I said I care for you?
Could you feel the same way too?
I wanna know..
Oh yes I wanna know..
The name of the game
(I was an impossible case)
Does it mean anything to you?
(But I think I can see in your face)
That it means a lot
What's the name of the game?
(Your smile and the sound of your voice)
Can you feel it the way I do?
(Got a feeling you give me no choice)
But it means a lot, what's the name of the game?
(I was an impossible case)
Does it mean anything to you?
(But I think I can see in your face)
That it means a lot
Anne-Carmelle
No one can beat Amanda’s voice. She was meant for this song.
Fernanda Blunt Krasinski
I prefer this version. The song was finally included im the sequel but this scene is more beautiful and perfectly singing by Amanda
Laura Boiocchi
He joked saying "you're not gonna tell me you have a twin sister" and in Mamma Mia 2 we find out he has a twin brother.
Morgan Nagel
to see if it runs in the family?
rachel
Lol true
Laura Boiocchi
During the scene at Stockholm when he was supposed to accept an award "for being the greatest swedish to ever exist" (acording to Sophie and Sam) the one accepting it was his twin brother, who was fat, because Bill had decided to run to Greece with Sophie.
harrypotteravenclaw
Missed that!
Silkeee
Mariel i missed that part in the movie (mamma mia II) then? What scene is it?
Erin
This is probably my favourite song from Mamma Mia! I loved the film so decided to watch the musical and I'd never heard this song and instantly fell in love with it
Frida Christensen
Rachel Richardson Yes it is❤️ Im gonna okay Sophie in My City so i have reapeated this song on an on😂