Cher gained popularity in 1965 as one-half of the folk rock husband-wife duo Sonny & Cher after their song "I Got You Babe" peaked at number one on the US and UK charts. Together they sold 40 million records worldwide. Her solo career was established during the same time, with the top-ten singles "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" and "You Better Sit Down Kids". She became a television personality in the 1970s with her CBS shows; first The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour, watched by over 30 million viewers weekly during its three-year run, and then the namesake Cher. She emerged as a fashion trendsetter by wearing elaborate outfits on her television shows.
While working on television, Cher released the US Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves", "Half-Breed", and "Dark Lady", becoming the female artist with the most number-one singles in United States history at the time. After her divorce from Sonny Bono in 1975, she released the disco album Take Me Home (1979) and earned $300,000 a week for her 1979–1982 concert residency in Las Vegas.
In 1982, Cher made her Broadway debut in the play Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean and starred in its film adaptation. She subsequently garnered critical acclaim for her performances in films such as Silkwood (1983), Mask (1985), The Witches of Eastwick (1987), and Moonstruck (1987), the last of which won her the Academy Award for Best Actress. She then revived her music career by recording the rock-inflected albums Cher (1987), Heart of Stone (1989), and Love Hurts (1991), all of which yielded successful singles such as "I Found Someone", "If I Could Turn Back Time", and "Love and Understanding". Cher contributed to the soundtrack for her next film, Mermaids (1990), which spawned the UK number-one single "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)". She made her directorial debut with a segment in the abortion-themed anthology If These Walls Could Talk (1996).
Cher reached a new commercial peak in 1998 with the dance-pop album Believe, whose title track topped the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1999 and became the biggest-selling single of all time by a female artist in the UK. It features pioneering use of Auto-Tune to distort her vocals, known as the "Cher effect". Her 2002–2005 Living Proof: The Farewell Tour became one of the highest-grossing concert tours of all time, earning $250 million. In 2008, she signed a $60 million deal to headline the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas for three years. During the 2010s, she landed starring roles in the films Burlesque (2010) and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018) and released studio albums Closer to the Truth (2013) and Dancing Queen (2018), both of which debuted at number three on the Billboard 200.
Having sold 100 million records, Cher is one of the world's best-selling music artists. Her achievements include a Grammy Award, an Emmy Award, an Academy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, the Billboard Icon Award, and awards from the Kennedy Center Honors and the Council of Fashion Designers of America. She is the only artist to date to have a number-one single on a Billboard chart in six consecutive decades, from the 1960s to the 2010s. Aside from music and acting, she is noted for her political views, social media presence, philanthropic endeavors, and social activism, including LGBT rights and HIV/AIDS prevention.
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Games
Cher Lyrics
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I'm the queen of spades
A ruler of hearts
Clash at the moon
I take my trips right from the start
I'm a sucker for love
Joker running wild
My heart it can break
Frail as a child
[Chorus]
Whatever it is, it is
Whatever will be, it's gonna be
Whoever you are, you are
But those games that you play
Don't cha play 'em with me
You're a visionary dreamer
Fool in a state, takes of chance
Love is a hazard, ooh such a hazard
When you flirt with romance
It's like shootin' the dice
Flip a coin in the air
You running on luck
Odds are against you
You're not playing fair
[Chorus]
Stacking a deck, dealing the cards
Watch what you take
Standing on love
The lyrics to Cher's song "Games" convey the idea of the singer engaging in a game of love with someone who may not be trustworthy. Cher sings, "I know you're a gamester, I'm the queen of spades, A ruler of hearts," suggesting that she is aware of the other person's intentions and capabilities when it comes to playing games. She further sings, "My heart it can break, Ooh it can break, Frail as a child," indicating that despite being the queen of spades, she is still vulnerable to heartbreak, and is cautious about engaging in these games. The chorus emphasizes this sentiment, with the lyrics, "But those games that you play, Don't cha play 'em with me."
Cher then shifts the focus to the other person, singing, "You're a visionary dreamer, Fool in a state, takes of chance, Love is a hazard, ooh such a hazard, When you flirt with romance." Here, she describes the other person as a dreamer, someone who takes chances, and who sees love as a hazard. She also reminds them that love is not a game, but something to be taken seriously, cautioning them not to play games with her. The chorus is repeated, with Cher's powerful vocals emphasizing the importance of honesty and trust in love.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you're a gamester
I am aware that you are someone who enjoys playing games with others.
I'm the queen of spades
I am confident and in control, specifically in matters of love.
A ruler of hearts
I have a strong influence on people's emotions, and I am able to capture their hearts.
Clash at the moon
Our love is intense and happens during the night, when anything can happen.
I take my trips right from the start
I am upfront and honest about my intentions when it comes to love.
I'm a sucker for love
I am willing to fall deeply in love with someone, even if it means I risk getting hurt.
Joker running wild
There are people who try to take advantage of my vulnerability when it comes to love.
My heart it can break
I acknowledge that I am capable of being hurt in love.
Ooh it can break
I am wary and cautious of the perils of heartbreak, as it can be a deeply painful experience.
Frail as a child
When it comes to matters of love, I am sensitive and vulnerable, like a child.
[Chorus]
The chorus is a repetition of the important message: Whoever you are, play your games with someone else.
Whatever it is, it is
Life is unpredictable, and we cannot control everything that happens to us.
Whatever will be, it's gonna be
The future is uncertain, and we must learn to accept what comes our way.
Whoever you are, you are
Everyone is unique, and we must respect that in others.
But those games that you play
However, the games that you like to play in love are not welcome here.
Don't cha play 'em with me
I am not interested in participating in any games or manipulation when it comes to love.
You're a visionary dreamer
You have a vivid imagination and are able to visualize your goals and aspirations.
Fool in a state, takes of chance
However, sometimes you take risks that are not worth taking or that might hurt others.
Love is a hazard, ooh such a hazard
Love can be dangerous and unpredictable, and you must be careful when playing with it.
When you flirt with romance
When you make advances in love, you must always be aware of the consequences of your actions.
It's like shootin' the dice
Love is like gambling, where you take a chance and put everything on the line.
Flip a coin in the air
However, sometimes love relies on blind luck, which is not always the best way to approach it.
You running on luck
At times, you might feel like success in love is out of your control and depends solely on luck.
Odds are against you
It's important to remember that when playing with love, the odds are not always in your favor.
You're not playing fair
However, when it comes to matters of love, it's essential to always play fair and treat the other person with respect.
Stacking a deck, dealing the cards
In love, some people like to cheat in order to gain an advantage or manipulate the situation to their liking.
Watch what you take
Be careful of what you accept or allow into your heart when it comes to love.
Standing on love
Ultimately, the foundation of love must be built on trust, respect, and honesty.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREA FARBER, VINCENT EDWARD MELAMED
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