Playing Games
Anna of the North Lyrics

I've been playing games with your heart
I've been manipulating your emotions

To keep you close when we're apart
So you won't lose interest in me

Make you jealous so I know
I intentionally create envy to gauge your reaction

I still got you when I'm not home
So I know you're still invested in me when I'm not physically present

Left you thinking in the dark
I purposely left you in the dark to create uncertainty

Just to make you feel unsure
This was part of my strategy to keep you interested

Then I know you want me more
I know my games are working because you desire me more

If it's hurting and hurting, and hurting
If causing you pain repeatedly

Then it's working, working, working
My tactics are effective

Oh my God
An expression to emphasize the success of my plan

So I know I left my mark
I am confident that I've made a lasting impression on you

And I know when I'm not around
I am aware that you think of me when I'm not present

You thinking of me, feeling down
Knowing that I have this effect on you makes me feel powerful

Oh I'm sorry, sorry, sorry
I feel a sense of remorse for manipulating you

So I'm sorry for letting
I apologize for leading you on

you chase me like you always do
I regret leading you to think that you have to pursue me

And you want me but I how I feel about you too
I am unsure if I want you as much as you want me

To know if I want you
I need to know for sure if I want to be with you

I don't want you
I am uncertain of my feelings for you

To be with someone new
I don't want you to move on to someone else

I've been playing games with your heart
I've been leading you on

If it's hurting and hurting, and hurting
If you're still experiencing emotional pain

Then it's working, working, working
My games are successful in keeping you interested

Oh my God
I am pleased with myself for achieving my goals

I've been playing games with your heart
I've been toying with your emotions

I've been playing games with your heart
I've been stringing you along

I've been playing games with your heart
I've been manipulating you

I've been playing games with your heart
I've been leading you on

I've been playing games with your heart
I've been deceiving you

I've been playing games with your heart
I've been controlling you

If it's hurting and hurting, and hurting
If it's still causing you pain

Then it's working, working, working
My manipulation is still effective

Oh my God
My tactics are successful