Playing With Fire
Ballard Russ Lyrics


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Baby when I think about it, then I thought we had it made
Like a fool I let you play two timer, but I'd be a bigger fool if I stayed
Now I don't come running, hey girl ain't it strange
I'm thunder, I'm lightning, ''cause I made the change
You don't believe it, ''cause I ain't the same, oh girl can't you see - you're

[Chorus]
Playing with fire, playing with fire, when you play with me
But I won't play your mind games, girl count me out, walk away from me
Don't touch, you'll burn your hand, you still don't understand
You're playing with fire

Baby you see that in my heart, the smoke has turned to flame
The pain it was lost in the fire, now I won't break at the sound of your name
Now you cry, say will we love again
I guess that could be girl, but I don't know when
All I know is baby 'til then, that's how it's got to be

[Chorus: x 2]





Playing with fire, playing with fire (repeats out)

Overall Meaning

In "Playing with Fire," Ballard Russ reflects on a past relationship that he believed was solid but ended up being unfaithful. Initially, he believed that he and his partner had a secure and unshakeable bond; however, he now recognizes that he was foolish to have let her play him for a two-timer. He decides not to pursue her anymore, acknowledging that he would be an even bigger fool if he stayed. Despite the pain she caused him, he has decided to make a change and transform himself into someone she wouldn't recognize.


In the chorus, Russ warns his ex that she is playing with fire when she plays with him. As he is no longer going to play her mind games, he advises her to leave him alone. He warns her that she will get burned if she continues to try to manipulate him, and he finishes with the repetition of the chorus's last line.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby when I think about it, then I thought we had it made
Reflecting back on our relationship, I initially believed that it was destined for success


Like a fool I let you play two timer, but I'd be a bigger fool if I stayed
I foolishly allowed you to deceive and play games with me, but staying with you would make me an even bigger fool


Now I don't come running, hey girl ain't it strange
I no longer pursue you, isn't it ironic?


I'm thunder, I'm lightning, ''cause I made the change
I've undergone a powerful transformation and have become more assertive and confident


You don't believe it, ''cause I ain't the same, oh girl can't you see - you're
You don't believe that I've changed because I'm not the same person you once manipulated, and you're still stuck in your old ways


Playing with fire, playing with fire, when you play with me
Engaging with me is a risky game that can result in negative consequences, like getting burned


But I won't play your mind games, girl count me out, walk away from me
I refuse to participate in your manipulative behavior, and I encourage you to move on from me


Don't touch, you'll burn your hand, you still don't understand
Attempting to engage with me will result in negative consequences, and you're not comprehending this fact


Baby you see that in my heart, the smoke has turned to flame
You can observe that my initial emotions have evolved to become more intense and passionate


The pain it was lost in the fire, now I won't break at the sound of your name
The pain I initially experienced has been overshadowed by my personal growth, and it no longer holds power over me


Now you cry, say will we love again
You express regret and ask if we have the potential for a future together


I guess that could be girl, but I don't know when
Although it's a possibility, I'm uncertain if we'll ever reconcile


All I know is baby 'til then, that's how it's got to be
Until a potential future is realized, this is how our relationship will be


Playing with fire, playing with fire (repeats out)
Continuing to engage with me is akin to playing with fire, and this is reiterated through the chorus




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Written by: BALLARD

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