(3/10): “We don't play it live. I doubt it'll ever resurface; it was recorded for a charity compilation and then it was pulled by Queen's record label because apparently Queen's record label doesn't do charity stuff, which is unbelievable. You can only get it on iTunes. But I don't think it'll ever resurface. It was kind of a one-time thing; it was really cool, but it was very much a studio thing, not something we could play live. I always loved that song, because I thought the chord progression was so wild and beautiful, so we decided to highlight that side of it, take the beat out of it.” ~ Alex, Westword
(5/16/17): “The same session {that we recorded Used to Be in} begat our cover of Queen’s ‘Play the Game’ for a charity compilation benefiting AIDS research; we will continue to donate all profits from the song to that charity. As fans of Queen, we thought it would be fun and ridiculous to try to adapt their high-powered pop song into our realm. These songs were recorded at the same studio where we made Devotion.” ~ Sub Pop
Play The Game
Beach House Lyrics
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Rest your weary head and let your heart decide
It's so easy, when you know the rules
It's so easy, all you have to do is fall in love
Play the game
Everybody play
Play the game
When you're feelin' down and your resistance is low
Light another cigarette and let yourself go
This is your life, don't play hard to get
It's a free world, all you have to do is fall in love
Play the game
Everybody play
Play the game
Love runs from my head down to my toes
My love is pumping through my veins
Driving me insane
Ay ay ay ay
Ay ay
Ay ay ay
Ay ay
Ay ay
Ay ay ay
Ay ay
Ay ay
Ay ay ay
Ay ay
Ay ay
Ay ay ay
Ay ay
Ay ay
Ay ay ay
Ay ay
Play the game
Everybody play
Play the game
Of love
This is your life, don't play hard to get
It's a free, free world, all you have to do is fall in love
Play the game
Everybody play
Play the game
Of love
The lyrics to "Play the Game" by Beach House are open to interpretation, but it seems to encourage listeners to be open to love and not be afraid to take risks. The song proposes that love should be an easy and natural part of life and that one should not resist its pull, but rather embrace it. The opening lines of the song speak to the idea of allowing someone into your mind and heart, suggesting that love requires a level of vulnerability and trust. The song also implies that there are rules to fall in love, but these rules are not necessarily difficult to understand. The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea that love is a game that everyone should play, as a way of reminding us that it is a natural and necessary part of life.
The second verse of the song focuses on the idea of letting go when feeling down or resistant to love. The line, "Light another cigarette and let yourself go", seems to suggest that one should let go of their inhibitions and dive headfirst into love. The idea here is that life is too short to play hard-to-get or resist the natural pull of love. The song's bridge repeats the phrase "ay ay ay ay", which could be interpreted as a release of emotion and a surrender to love.
Overall, "Play the Game" encourages listeners to embrace love and not to be afraid to take risks. It is a reminder that life is short and that love should be a natural and integral part of it.
Line by Line Meaning
Open up your mind and let me step inside
Allow yourself to be vulnerable and let me in
Rest your weary head and let your heart decide
Take a break from overthinking and follow your intuition
It's so easy, when you know the rules
Love is simple when you understand how it works
It's so easy, all you have to do is fall in love
Love requires nothing from you but to allow yourself to fall for someone
Play the game
Participate in the experience of love
Everybody play
Everyone is capable of falling in love
Play the game of love
Take a chance on love and see where it leads you
When you're feelin' down and your resistance is low
During times of vulnerability and weakness
Light another cigarette and let yourself go
Take a step back and allow yourself to relax and enjoy the moment
Love runs from my head down to my toes
Love fills every part of your being
My love is pumping through my veins
The intensity of my love is overwhelming
Driving me insane
Overwhelming feelings of love can make you feel crazy and out of control
This is your life, don't play hard to get
Don't hold back from experiencing love for fear of rejection
It's a free world, all you have to do is fall in love
Love is liberating and doesn't require anything from you except for your willingness to give in to it
Play the game
Participate in the experience of love
Everybody play
Love is for everyone
Play the game of love
Take a chance on love and see where it leads you
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT
Written by: Victoria Legrand, Alex Scally
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ryanharris9405
Open up your mind and let me step inside
Rest your weary head and let your heart decide
It's so easy, when you know the rules
It's so easy, all you have to do is fall in love
Play the game
Everybody play
Play the game
Of love
When you're feelin' down and your resistance is low
Light another cigarette and let yourself go
This is your life, don't play hard to get
It's a free world, all you have to do is fall in love
Play the game
Everybody play
Play the game
Love runs from my head down to my toes
My love is pumping through my veins
Driving me insane
Ay ay ay ay
Ay ay
Ay ay ay
Ay ay
Ay ay
Ay ay ay
Ay ay
Ay ay
Ay ay ay
Ay ay
Ay ay
Ay ay ay
Ay ay
Ay ay
Ay ay ay
Ay ay
Play the game
Everybody play
Play the game
Of love
This is your life, don't play hard to get
It's a free, free world, all you have to do is fall in love
Play the game
Everybody play
Play the game
Of love
@eddjoey
Beach house + Queen = tears of joy
@jeridburleson2345
This sounds very Thank Your Lucky Stars I love it
@EvilKris
i love this cover. it's a refreshing take on the song, so chilled out and relaxing. It fits the theme of the lyrics. It has a build up which Queens song didn't- and I like the drop at 1:05.
@anaehlena
GOD BLESS THIS COVER🙏🙏
@ryanharris9405
Open up your mind and let me step inside
Rest your weary head and let your heart decide
It's so easy, when you know the rules
It's so easy, all you have to do is fall in love
Play the game
Everybody play
Play the game
Of love
When you're feelin' down and your resistance is low
Light another cigarette and let yourself go
This is your life, don't play hard to get
It's a free world, all you have to do is fall in love
Play the game
Everybody play
Play the game
Love runs from my head down to my toes
My love is pumping through my veins
Driving me insane
Ay ay ay ay
Ay ay
Ay ay ay
Ay ay
Ay ay
Ay ay ay
Ay ay
Ay ay
Ay ay ay
Ay ay
Ay ay
Ay ay ay
Ay ay
Ay ay
Ay ay ay
Ay ay
Play the game
Everybody play
Play the game
Of love
This is your life, don't play hard to get
It's a free, free world, all you have to do is fall in love
Play the game
Everybody play
Play the game
Of love
@vitorcarvalho5118
I could never get over this
@aj741852
Beach House makes everything better!
@cxtcutsml706
AAAAA I’d didn’t even know this was a cover! It’s beautiful!
@nileshollowthorn
I KNEW THIS WAS QUEEN
@chr1s415
queen cover!!!