Once he started a solo career, Brown enjoyed commercial and critical success with his second album Don't Be Cruel (1988) which spawned five Billboard Hot 100 top 10 singles, including the number one hit "My Prerogative", and the Grammy Award-winning "Every Little Step". In 1989, Brown contributed two songs to the soundtrack of Ghostbusters II. In 1992, Brown married superstar singer Whitney Houston, with whom he later had a daughter named Bobbi Kristina Brown. The couple's drug issues and domestic disputes made them tabloid fodder.
Brown's next album Bobby (1992) spawned several singles including "Humpin' Around", "Get Away", and "Good Enough", however, sales of Bobby did not reach the level of its predecessor.
Brown also appeared in the films A Thin Line Between Love and Hate and Two Can Play That Game. He returned to New Edition for a reunion album and tour from 1996 to 1997, and returned with all six members for another stint in 2005. Brown and Houston starred in the 2005 reality show Being Bobby Brown; Houston filed for divorce two years later in 2007.
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Bobby Brown Lyrics
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Stay with me but if you want to leave
Take your things forget all about me
Tell me why you failed to realize
That you might not ever get another try
Girl think about it before you leave
And if you want to do your own thing
I hear what your saying
Two can play that game
Your game
Two can play that game
Two can play that game
Lately you've been acting mighty strange
To me it seems your attitude has changed
And suddenly you just don't seem the same
Instead of playing all those silly games
Girl think about it before you leave
Bobby's got a brand new swing
And if you want to do your own thing
I hear what your saying
Two can play that game
Your game
Two can play that game
Two can play that game
Lately you've been acting mighty strange
To me it seems your attitude has changed
And suddenly you just don't seem the same
Instead of playing all those silly games
Girl think about it before you leave
Bobby's got a brand new swing
And if you want to do your own thing
I hear what your saying
Two can play that game
Your game
Two can play that game
Two can play that game
The lyrics to Bobby Brown's "Two Can Play That Game" talk about a relationship that is on the rocks. Brown pleads with his partner to reconsider leaving him and reminds her that she might not get another chance with him. He also tells her that he has a brand new approach to relationships, so if she simply wants to be on her own, she should go ahead with it. However, if she wants to stay with him, he suggests they can work on their problems together. He also warns her that if she decides to leave, he is capable of playing the same game she is playing, and he will not be the one to lose out.
The song sends a message that relationships are a two-way street, and both partners must invest equally in it. It also points out that changing one's attitude in a relationship without proper communication could lead to the other partner feeling confused and unsure. These lyrics have resonated with many over the years, making it one of Bobby Brown's biggest hits.
Line by Line Meaning
Stay with me but if you want to leave
I want you to stay with me, but if you really want to go, then go
Take your things forget all about me
Take all of your belongings with you and forget about me
Tell me why you failed to realize
Explain to me why you didn't see the truth about our relationship
That you might not ever get another try
You may not have another opportunity to be with me
Girl think about it before you leave
Consider the consequences of leaving me
Bobby's got a brand new swing
I have new interests and, potentially, new romantic pursuits
And if you want to do your own thing
If you want to pursue your own interests
I hear what you're saying
I understand your point of view
Two can play that game
I can also act in a similar manner
Your game
The way you're behaving in our relationship
Lately you've been acting mighty strange
Your recent behavior is unusual and concerning to me
To me it seems your attitude has changed
It appears to me that you have a different perspective than before
And suddenly you just don't seem the same
You appear to have changed your personality or behavior quickly
Instead of playing all those silly games
Rather than engaging in these childish actions
Two can play that game
I can respond to your behavior in a similar manner
Two can play that game
I can also act in a similar way
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BERNARD BELLE, TEDDY RILEY, DAVID "REDHEAD" GUPPY, THOMAS REYES, BOBBY BROWN
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@angiemaggard5089
Who's rocking this in 2024?
@notundermywatch3163
Me ! When are you born ?
@angiemaggard5089
@@notundermywatch3163 1973
@jenniewashington7081
Me
@alexissavala6877
HEYYY
@mixxndj
Yup… the rap is 🔥
@juliopontigo6971
Bobby in his prime was not here to fuck around. This man sang, rapped, beatboxed, and danced his ass off. He just gave you a whole concert in 3 minutes.
@Cozzzyboy
Right.. I’m getting Chris brown, MJ, James brown vibes all in one rn
@alfredhenry1515
Facts, Son!
Respect.
@touchofmalice3939
Damn right, and he killed it! Major respect