Playground
Charles the Emperor Lyrics
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(Too Good)
(oh oh oh)
'Sittin by the swing-set
'Thinkin 'bout what she said
'Askin me these questions
That have no lessons
Have so many questions
I've got so few left huh
Oooh hope Im not next
(Woo!)
You wouldn't lie here
I wouldn't lie here
(Woo!)
(Oh Oh)
Need-a make up your mind
(Woo!)
You wouldn't lie here
I wouldn't lie here
(Woo!)
you wouldn't lie
Need-a make up your mind
I need you right now
I need you right now
(oh)
I need you right now
(oh)
(I need you right)
(ooh oh oh)
(ooh oh oh)
(ooh oh oh)
(ooh oh oh)
'Sittin by the swing-set
'Thinkin 'bout what she said
'Askin me these questions
That have no lessons
The lyrics of "Playground" by Charles the Emperor convey a sense of confusion and uncertainty regarding a relationship. The singer is sitting by a swing-set, thinking about the questions that their partner has been asking them. These questions are described as having "no lessons", implying that they are vague or difficult to answer definitively. The singer seems troubled by the possibility that they might be the next one to be lied to, suggesting a lack of trust in their relationship.
The chorus reinforces this message, with the singer calling on their partner to "make up [their] mind" and stop lying to each other. The repeated refrain of "I need you right now" underscores the urgency and emotional intensity of the situation. Overall, the lyrics suggest a relationship that is in a state of limbo, with the singer struggling to find the answers they need to feel secure.
Line by Line Meaning
(Too Good)
The experience of being with someone is too good to let go.
(oh oh oh)
Vocalizes the mood of the song and the feeling of longing.
'Sittin by the swing-set
The singer is sitting on a swing-set, which represents a place of innocence and youth.
'Thinkin 'bout what she said
The artist is reflecting on a conversation they had with someone who is making them question themselves.
'Askin me these questions
The person the artist is talking to is asking personal questions that are difficult to answer.
That have no lessons
The singer doesn't know the answers and the questions are making them feel unsure and helpless.
Have so many questions
The singer has many personal questions that they are struggling with.
I've got so few left huh
The artist is nearing exhaustion from the internal struggle and doesn't have many answers left to give.
Oooh hope Im not next
The artist is scared of what will happen if they can't find the answers they're looking for.
(Woo!)
Vocalizes the mood of the song and the feeling of uncertainty.
You wouldn't lie here
The singer is asking someone if they are being truthful with them, indicating a lack of trust.
I wouldn't lie here
The artist is assuring the other person that they are being truthful.
(Oh Oh)
Vocalizes the mood of the song and the feeling of frustration.
Need-a make up your mind
The singer is asking the other person to make a decision, indicating a lack of clarity in their relationship.
you wouldn't lie
The singer is questioning the other person's trustworthiness again.
Need-a make up your mind
The artist is asking the other person to make a decision again.
I need you right now
The artist is expressing a strong desire for the other person to be there for them.
(oh)
Vocalizes the intensity of the singer's need for the other person.
(I need you right)
Reiterating the singer's intense need for the other person.
(ooh oh oh)
Vocalizes the mood of the song and the feeling of longing.
'Sittin by the swing-set
Repeating the opening line of the song to reinforce the artist's feeling of being stuck in limbo.
'Thinkin 'bout what she said
Repeating the second line of the song to reinforce the artist's feeling of being lost and introspective.
'Askin me these questions
Repeating the third line of the song to reinforce the singer's feeling of being questioned and uncertain.
That have no lessons
Repeating the fourth line of the song to reinforce the artist's feeling of being unable to find answers.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Charles Shea
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