Video Games
Boy George Lyrics


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Swinging in the backyard
Pull up in your fast car
Whistling my name
Open up a beer
And you say: ''get over here''
And play a video game
I'm in his favorite sun dress
Watching me get undressed
Take that body downtown
I say you the bestest
Lean in for a big kiss
Put his favorite perfume on
Go play a video game
It's you, it's you, it's all for you
Everything I do, I tell you all the time
Heaven is a place on earth with you
Tell me all the things you want to do
I heard that you like the bad girls
Honey, is that true?
It's better than I ever even knew
They say that the world was built for two
Only worth living if somebody... is loving you
Baby, now you do
Singing in the old bars
Swinging with the old stars
Living for the fame
Kissing in the blue dark
Playing pool and wild darts
Video games
He holds me in his big arms
Drunk and I am seeing stars
This is all I think of
Watching all our friends fall
In and out of Old Paul's
This is my idea of fun
Playing video games
It's you, it's you, it's all for you
Everything I do, I tell you all the time
Heaven is a place on earth with you
Tell me all the things you want to do
I heard that you like the bad girls
Honey, is that true?
It's better than I ever even knew
They say that the world was built for two
Only worth living if somebody... is loving you
Baby, now you do
(Now you do)
It's you, it's you, it's all for you
Everything I do, I tell you all the time
Heaven is a place on earth with you
Tell me all the things you want to do
I heard that you like the bad girls
Honey, is that true?
It's better than I ever even knew
They say that the world was built for two




Only worth living if somebody... is loving you
Baby, now you do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Boy George's song "Video Games" depict the singer in a relationship that revolves around playing video games and enjoying each other's company. The opening lines of the song create an image of the couple enjoying a lazy afternoon together, with the singer in a sun dress while her partner relaxes with a beer. The song continues to describe the relationship, with the singer expressing her love and devotion to her partner, proclaiming that everything she does is for him, and calling him the "bestest." The chorus is a declaration of love, with the singer singing that heaven is a place on earth with her partner, and asking him to tell her all the things he wants to do.


Despite the seemingly carefree nature of the relationship, there are also hints of darkness throughout the lyrics. The singer alludes to her partner's preference for "bad girls," and there are references to drunkenness and friends falling in and out of a bar named Old Paul's. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, underscored by the implication that the singer's love is conditional on being loved in return.


Overall, "Video Games" presents a complex portrait of a relationship that is both happy and troubled, exploring the joys and pitfalls of two people who are deeply connected but struggling to keep their connection alive.


Line by Line Meaning

Swinging in the backyard
Having fun in the backyard


Pull up in your fast car
Arriving in a fast car


Whistling my name
Getting my attention


Open up a beer
Opening a beer bottle


And you say: ''get over here''
Inviting me to come over


And play a video game
Suggesting we play video games together


I'm in his favorite sun dress
Wearing his favorite dress


Watching me get undressed
Observing me while I undress


Take that body downtown
Showing off my body


I say you the bestest
Complimenting him


Lean in for a big kiss
Going in for a romantic kiss


Put his favorite perfume on
Wearing his favorite fragrance


Go play a video game
Suggesting we continue playing video games


It's you, it's you, it's all for you
Focusing everything on him


Everything I do, I tell you all the time
Communicating constantly with him


Heaven is a place on earth with you
Feeling heavenly when with him


Tell me all the things you want to do
Asking him what he wants to do


I heard that you like the bad girls
Referring to his preference for rebellious girls


Honey, is that true?
Asking him if it's true


It's better than I ever even knew
Realizing it's even better than expected


They say that the world was built for two
Believing that the world is meant for couples


Only worth living if somebody... is loving you
Feeling that life is only worth living with someone loving you


Baby, now you do
Feeling loved by him now


Singing in the old bars
Enjoying singing in old bars


Swinging with the old stars
Having fun with old celebrities


Living for the fame
Loving the spotlight


Kissing in the blue dark
Kissing in the dark


Playing pool and wild darts
Playing pool and darts


He holds me in his big arms
Being held in his big arms


Drunk and I am seeing stars
Being drunk and seeing stars


This is all I think of
Thinking only of him


Watching all our friends fall
Observing friends falling in love


In and out of Old Paul's
Going in and out of Old Paul's (bar or pub)


This is my idea of fun
Having fun with him


(Now you do)
Feeling loved by him now




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Comments from YouTube:

Adam Lowe Martin

This song makes me tear-up. Boy George has one of the greatest voices in all of pop-music, and his interpretation of this song is just so touching. Having a great vocal technique, which BG does, is one thing, but the way the song seems to come straight from his heart is another. Bono, Springsteen, Adele, Boy George - With every word they share a piece of their soul. Favorite song of the year.

Tokka

Just saw Boy George sing some of this with a blind audition on The Voice AU. Such a touching moment.

Aleksandar Dragičević

I am absolutely impressed. This song just got totally different feeling, it's beautiful. Boy's voice is wonderful.I could listen to it forever. I couldn't even pay attention to the video as song took me over completely. I really hope that Boy will do one amazing record soon where all the songs will highlight his beautiful voice and he will confirm once again what a legend he is.

Ryan Cucchi

I loved this song by Lana but I have to say the soul in his voice makes it so real. Beautiful.

danny MDNA

Ryan Cucchi someone like u would

chris sannicandro

Always loved George! One of the few singers today with an emotional voice. This cover is right on the spot of touching one's heart and only George can pull it together. Simple and sweet and that's my Boy!

Brunuh Matos

LIndo demais. Não consigo parar de escutar.

Bernardo Acosta Valderramos

Grandiosa versión !!

ベーネサリーン

Mr. Boy George, I honestly have to say that I've had trouble baring at LDR, but you have made me pay attention to this chick's lyrics. I confess I've followed your career since Culture Club. I admire you and I wish you never stop making us happy with the sound of your melodic voice. Keep on singing Mr. George, because you are so entitle to do it!

TheNouveauxdecadence

George, not only has your cover been so inspirational to me over the last month but this video is WONDERFUL! At first I was dissapointed you were not in the video BUT... WOW, it's so beautifully directed and the Goth girl starring in it is STUNNING! The story of a couple having VINTAGE fun is SO warming xoxo :-) xoxo

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