Games
Cassie Steele Lyrics


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How does it feel to lose at your own game?
How does it feel to know that you've been played?
Now when you see me I'm your every thing
Now that you need me I've got other plans

I don't play games if I want you
I just take things when I want to
What I like, when I like, if I want
Who I like, how I like, when I want

You never thought that I could get control
I shoulda warned you I've done this before
If I wanted it, I could get it right now
Put you on your knees, take what I could vow

Make you do things you would never do
Just because I can; I thought that you knew

I don't play games if I want you
I just take things when I want to
What I like, when I like, if I want
Who I like, how I like, when I want

I don't play games if I want you
I just take things when I want to
What I like, when I like, if I want
Who I like, how I like, when I want

(Who I like, how I like, when I want
Who I like, how I like, when I want
Who I like, how I like, when I want)

I don't play games if I want you
I just take things when I want to
What I like, when I like, if I want
Who I like, how I like, when I want

I don't play games if I want you
I just take things when I want to




What I like, when I like, if I want
Who I like, how I like, when I want

Overall Meaning

The song "Games" by Cassie Steele is a defiant anthem about not being played in relationships. The lyrics are directed at someone who thought they had control over the singer and their emotions, but now realizes that the tables have turned. The singer calls out the other person for thinking they could manipulate and use them only to be left in the dust when they were no longer needed. The lyrics emphasize that the singer doesn't play games when they want someone, they take what they want and go after who they want without any hesitation or second thoughts.


As the song continues, the singer's tone grows more confident and almost dominant. They warn the other person that they have been in control before and that they could easily do it again. The singer asserts that they could make the other person do things they never thought they would, just because they can. The repeated lyrics "I don't play games if I want you, I just take things when I want to" highlights the confidence and authority the singer has over their relationships, refusing to let anyone else take control.


Overall, "Games" is a powerful song about taking control of your own life and refusing to be manipulated by others. It's an empowering message that reminds us all to stay true to ourselves and not let anyone else take advantage of our feelings.


Line by Line Meaning

How does it feel to lose at your own game?
How does it feel to be defeated at the scheme you created?


How does it feel to know that you've been played?
How does it feel to realize that you fell victim to someone's manipulation?


Now when you see me I'm your every thing
I now have complete control over you when you encounter me


Now that you need me I've got other plans
Now that you require me, I have already moved on to other things


I don't play games if I want you
I do not engage in deceit if I have an interest in you


I just take things when I want to
I claim what I desire without any effort at manipulation


What I like, when I like, if I want
I act only in accordance with what pleases me, when it does, if it does


Who I like, how I like, when I want
I choose whom I do, how I do, when I do as I see fit


You never thought that I could get control
You underestimated my capabilities of manipulating the situation


I shoulda warned you I've done this before
I should have informed you before about my prior experience in this matter


If I wanted it, I could get it right now
If I desired it, I could obtain it at this moment


Put you on your knees, take what I could vow
I can easily bring you down to my will and fulfill my promise


Make you do things you would never do
I push you into acting in ways that you would have never imagined


Just because I can; I thought that you knew
I do so simply because I am capable of compelling you, and I assumed you understood that


(Who I like, how I like, when I want


Who I like, how I like, when I want
Reiteration of my autonomy in my actions related to my attraction


I don't play games if I want you
Reiteration of the fact that I am transparent in my intentions if I have interest in you


I just take things when I want to
Restatement of the idea that I claim what I want without the need to deceive or manipulate


What I like, when I like, if I want
Restatement of the idea that I only act upon what I desire when I do, if I do


Who I like, how I like, when I want
Restatement of the idea that I choose my objects of affection, mode of attraction and time




Writer(s): STEELE CASSANDRA RAE, LA PREAD SORAYA, STEELE CASSIE

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Mintyoreos

I really enjoy this.

emma hill

@ShoeLaccey Mintyoreos Staecey it would be worth it 

Mintyoreos

@emma hill I would have to talk to Cassie Steele or her record company for permission..hmm o: 

emma hill

You could put this song in a background of one of your videos :D I love you!!!

M. N.

Beautiful voice, i wish she'd apply it to more meaningful music. She can do so many things, her voice is amazing. Still giving a thumbs up to show support

Sandra Lentz

I love her voice

Taylor Nation

I could see this on the radio. it just needs a stronger more vibrant beat.

DinoLife2007

I like her sound...very different!

Bubba Hazelitt

The song reflects the dark side...... I love it!!!!!!😎💯

CheshireKat

Although I prefer her rock sound, I do like this; it's dark and tough

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