Game
Barbara Belle Lyrics

Little boys and little girls
Young children of both genders

Playing parts in little worlds
Creating scenarios and assuming different roles in imaginary universes

Little girls and little boys
Small children of both genders

Properties and little toys
Objects and gadgets used in the game

Inside the doll's house the game begins
The action takes place in a miniature house used as a setting

Girl is the princess, boy's the prince
They assume the roles of royals characters

Feeling secure from the ogre who's sitting in the playground
They feel comfortable knowing that they're safe from the imaginary creature waiting for them outside

They've got a jingle in case they fight
They have a formula to resolve conflicts in case they arise

That will decide who is wrong or right
The formula will determine the just outcome

Gotta be friends and behave if they both are ever gonna be crowned
In order to reach their goal they must cooperate and display proper manners

Boy's got a toy gun in case of war
The boy is carrying a fake weapon in case they imagine a battle scenario

And that is just what he's waiting for
He's eager to use the gun as part of the game

Girl rocks the doll's pram pretending the barbie is a baby
The girl is pushing a miniature carriage and role-playing that the toy doll is a living infant

Boy tries his best to be hard and cool
The boy is attempting to be perceived as tough and fashionable

Girl to be soft as cotton wool
The girl wants to exude a gentle and tender demeanor

Prince is the gentleman and the princess is the finest lady
They aspire to embody gallantry and graciousness respectively

They know exactly how to play
They have acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to participate competently

They know exactly what to say
They possess the appropriate verbal cues to communicate within the context of the game

'Cause they have served their apprenticeship
They have undergone the training required to perform to a satisfactory standard

Prince wants the princess to watch him fight
The boy character desires for the girl character to witness him engage in a combative scene

She says that she doesn't think it's right
The girl voices her disagreement with the boy's preference

But he wants to show her that she is together with a winner
The boy wants to impress the girl by demonstrating his worthiness

Outside the doll's house the ogre starts
The game's antagonist appears outside the miniature dwelling

Shaking the house 'til it falls apart
The imaginary monster threatens the stable structure by simulating vibrations

Princess and prince gotta run unless they're gonna be his dinner
The royal characters must flee if they don't want to be devoured by the villain

Running together with equal goals
The singers escape together, sharing the common objective of survival

Better be home playing with adults
The children would have more fun engaging with grown-ups

Mom's saying it's just a game and they don't have to worry
The mother assures the kids that they should view the game as an enjoyable activity devoid of consequences

Inside the kitchen the game begins
The game is now transpiring in a different location, switching from the living room to the kitchen

Mom is the princess and dad's the prince
The parents are the ones entertaining the children's role-play

Kids getting bored by watching a copy of the same old story
The children are becoming uninterested by the repetitive nature of the game's plot