The Game Of Who Needs Who The Worst
Cursive Lyrics

A little bit closer,
I want you to come closer to me, physically, to engage in intimacy.

I know you're not bashful
I believe you are not shy or easily embarrassed.

There, now that's not so bad, is it?
I am trying to make you feel comfortable and less nervous about being close to me.

So what was that secret?
I noticed you have a secret and I want to know what it is.

What did that prick whisper to you?
I saw someone whispering something to you and I'm curious what it was.

Was it playful and flirty
I wonder if the conversation was light and fun or if there was a hint of sexual attraction.

Or degrading and dirty?
Or did the conversation include explicit or demeaning content?

I know you like it both ways
I am aware that you enjoy being treated in various ways, whether it's playful or dirty.

So -- what did he say?
I expect you to tell me what was whispered to you, even though it might be uncomfortable.

To make you so goddamn defiant
I am curious about what the person said to make you feel so rebellious or disobedient.

So fucking triumphant
I noticed your sense of victory or pride, perhaps as a result of the conversation.

Relations, in direct competition
The people involved are in a state of rivalry or conflict.

Domination
The goal is to assert control or power over the other person.

The players, disguised as the lovers
The individuals involved are pretending to be romantic partners, but are really competing for dominance.

The best friend
One of the parties involved is a close friend or confidante of both individuals in the competition.

A game of who needs who the worst
The situation is a contest to see who depends on the other person more, and therefore has less power.

Your lipstick is smudged, dear
I am pointing out that your make-up is messed up, possibly to assert a sense of control over your appearance.

Here, let me wipe that smirk off
I am implying that I would like to wipe away the smug expression on your face, possibly because I feel threatened.

A secret
I am pointing out that there is a secret involved in this situation.

But you couldn't keep it so secret
I see that you have not been able to keep the secret hidden, possibly indicating that it is a significant piece of information.

Relations, without hesitation
The individuals involved are interacting without any hesitation or reservation.

Or social tact
However, they are not necessarily following the appropriate social conventions or norms.

And as it occurred, it occurred to me
As I observe the situation, I am starting to realize something important.

Who needs who?
The song's central theme involves questioning which person in the competition is more dependent on the other.

Who needs who?
This refrain is repeated to emphasize the central question of the song.

A little bit closer...
The song ends with a repetition of the opening line, which reinforces the idea of physical intimacy and desire for control.