A self-taught musician, Macdonald began by playing her father's guitar after being inspired by Travis at the T in the Park Festival in 2000, where she heard Travis' song "Turn" and wanted to play it herself. She started performing in pubs and coffee houses around Glasgow at the age of 15. She signed a record deal with Vertigo, the same record label which hosts The Killers and Razorlight. Her first single, Poison Prince, was released on May 7, 2007. Her debut album, This Is the Life, was released on July 30, 2007. "Don't Tell Me That It's Over" was released in March 2010 as the lead single from her second studio album, A Curious Thing, which was released on 8 March 2010.
Macdonald's third album, Life in a Beautiful Light, was released on June 11, 2012. The lead single, Slow It Down, is about her being a petrol head.
The Game
Amy Macdonald Lyrics
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Why did I not see the light?
'Cause here and now is what I've been waiting for.
All my life, this is what I was born to do.
No sacrifice, I wouldn't give it up for you.
And set fire to my heart
Then tear my world apart,
And give, give me just a taste.
Then take it all away,
I'm lost in the game,
The game you call the fame.
Why did I think there was something more?
Why did it feel different to the years before?
'Cause here and now is what I've been waiting for.
All my life, this is what I was born to do.
No sacrifice, I wouldn't give it up for you.
And set fire to my heart
Then tear my world apart,
Just like you always do.
And give, give me just a taste.
Then take it all away,
I'm lost in the game,
The game you call the fame.
The game you call the fame.
And set fire to my heart
Then tear my world apart,
Just like you always do.
And give, give me just a taste.
Then take it all away,
I'm lost in the game,
The game you call the fame.
The lyrics of "The Game" by Amy Macdonald talk about the struggle of trying to succeed in the entertainment industry and how it can be both exhilarating and heartbreaking. The opening lines of the song suggest that the singer herself is questioning her aspirations and whether they were worth pursuing. However, she quickly sets those doubts aside and affirms that this is what she was meant to do all along.
The chorus of the song talks about the price of fame, and how it can be thrilling one moment, only to be taken away the next. Amy compares the highs and lows of fame to a game, one that she is lost in, unable to escape. The line "set fire to my heart/then tear my world apart" suggests that the pursuit of fame can be all-consuming, leaving no room for anything else.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Game" are a raw and honest portrayal of the music industry and how it can affect those who are trying to make it. It's a reminder that fame isn't always what it seems and the pursuit of it can come at a great cost.
Line by Line Meaning
Why did I dream last night?
Questioning why she had a dream last night
Why did I not see the light?
Wondering why she didn't see something clearly
'Cause here and now is what I've been waiting for.
Finally arrived at the present moment, which she has been eagerly anticipating
All my life, this is what I was born to do.
Understanding that what she's doing is her life's purpose
No sacrifice, I wouldn't give it up for you.
Not willing to sacrifice what she's doing for anyone else
And set fire to my heart
Being consumed by passion
Then tear my world apart,
Feeling like everything is falling apart
Just like you always do.
Referring to the industry constantly putting pressure on her
And give, give me just a taste.
Having a brief moment of success/excitement
Then take it all away,
Feeling like that success was fleeting and is now gone
I'm lost in the game,
Feeling overwhelmed by the unpredictability of the industry
The game you call the fame.
Calling out the industry for its obsession with fame
Why did I think there was something more?
Questioning why she thought there was more to the industry
Why did it feel different to the years before?
Recognizing that something has changed in the industry from previous years
'Cause here and now is what I've been waiting for.
Still emphasizing the importance of the present moment
All my life, this is what I was born to do.
Reiterating that she was meant to be in the music industry
No sacrifice, I wouldn't give it up for you.
Remaining steadfast in her devotion to her career
And set fire to my heart
Repeating the imagery of being consumed by passion
Then tear my world apart,
Repeating the feeling of things falling apart
Just like you always do.
Repeating that the industry is constantly taking its toll
And give, give me just a taste.
Repeating the brief moments of success
Then take it all away,
Repeating the feeling of loss
I'm lost in the game,
Repeating the feeling of being overwhelmed
The game you call the fame.
Repeating the critique of the industry's obsession with fame
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AMY ELIZABETH MACDONALD
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