Love Is a Dangerous Game
Bear Lyrics


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Now don’t take this the wrong way,
She’s a fine looking girl,
But she’s got you under a spell,
Caught up in a whirl,
Got something on her mind,
Besides presents you bring,
She wants you to marry her fact,
She’s gone n’ chosen the ring,

Now it’s not my place,
To say this to you,
But she’s got it all worked out,
And you hadn’t a clue,

Before you know it,
She’ll be moving in,
Before you know it,
She’ll be changing things,
Before you know it,
You’ll be wearing rings,
Cause love is a dangerous, love is a dangerous game,
Decisions are made for you,
Before you know it,
She’s telling you what to do,
Before you know it,
She’s running the show it’s true,
That love is a dangerous game,

Her secret is out, she’s looking for more,
The balls in your court, the decision is yours,
I’ve done all I can, so don’t cry to me,
When the shackles come out and you can’t find the key,

I’ve seen it so many times before,
I recognise the signs,




You’re not the first nor the last,
It happens time after time,

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Love is a Dangerous Game" by Bear talk about a man who is caught up in a whirlwind romance with a woman who has secretly decided that she wants to marry him. The singer of the song warns the man that he is not in control of the situation and that the woman has already made all the decisions for him. The lyrics suggest that the man is not aware of the true nature of the woman's intentions and that he is being manipulated into marriage. The woman has chosen the ring and is already planning to move in with him and change his life. The song's title is a warning that love can be a dangerous game when one person holds all the power in the relationship.


The lyrics of "Love is a Dangerous Game" offer a cautionary tale about the risks of falling in love too quickly and without caution. The woman in the song is portrayed as manipulative and controlling, and the man is seen as vulnerable and naive. The song suggests that we should be careful when entering into romantic relationships and that we should take time to get to know our partners before committing to them. The lyrics also point out the importance of communication and being honest with ourselves and our partners about our intentions and desires.


Line by Line Meaning

Now don’t take this the wrong way,
I'm not trying to offend you, but hear me out


She’s a fine looking girl,
She's attractive


But she’s got you under a spell,
She has control over you


Caught up in a whirl,
You feel swept up and unable to escape


Got something on her mind,
She has a specific goal in mind


Besides presents you bring,
She wants more than just gifts


She wants you to marry her fact,
She wants to get married and is pushing for it


She’s gone n’ chosen the ring,
She has already picked out an engagement ring


Now it’s not my place,
It's not my business


To say this to you,
To tell you this


But she’s got it all worked out,
She has a plan


And you hadn’t a clue,
You're unaware of her plan


Before you know it,
Soon


She’ll be moving in,
She will be living with you


She’ll be changing things,
She will be making changes to your home and life


You’ll be wearing rings,
You'll be engaged or married


Cause love is a dangerous, love is a dangerous game,
Love can lead to unforeseen and uncontrollable consequences


Decisions are made for you,
Your choices are being made for you


She’s telling you what to do,
She's controlling your actions


She’s running the show it’s true,
She is in charge


That love is a dangerous game,
Love can be unpredictable and risky


Her secret is out, she’s looking for more,
Her true intentions are clear


The balls in your court, the decision is yours,
You have the final say in your own life


I’ve done all I can, so don’t cry to me,
I've warned you, so I won't be sympathetic if things go wrong


When the shackles come out and you can’t find the key,
When you feel trapped and unable to escape


I’ve seen it so many times before,
I have witnessed this situation repeatedly


I recognise the signs,
I know what to look for


You’re not the first nor the last,
Many people have been in your situation before


It happens time after time,
It's a common occurrence




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Written by: Antony Westgate

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