Diana's debut single, Once, was released on April 19th 2010 and went straight to number one in the UK. Her debut album, Songs From The Tainted Cherry Tree, was released on April 26th 2010. She co-wrote the record with artists such as Nerina Pallot, Ellie Goulding, Patrick Wolf and Lightspeed Champion. Vickers went on to release a second single on July 19th 2010 - The Boy Who Murdered Love - which peaked at number thirty-six in the UK.
Her official website is found at www.dianavickersmusic.com.
Blame Game
Diana Vickers Lyrics
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I could tell you I'm sorry but I'll do it again
I get the feeling, the feeling we're too much of a good thing
And
Instead of pulling you closer I push you away
And my make up is smudged
My tears on the floor
This is the part
I run out the door
I tell you to go
I want you to stay
Oh
But it's too late
I I I, I'm always playing the blame game
Killing the good times
It's always the same same
I'm always playing the blame game
Such a shame shame
Because I'm crazy for your kiss
But it comes with such a risk
'Cos I I I, I'm always playing the blame game
I'm always playing the blame game
Second shot of tequila now we're back on the dance floor
But seconds later you turn and I get lost in the crowd
And when you take my hand oh it's the hand of the stranger
You're asking me what's wrong but the music's too loud
And my make up is smudged
My tears on the floor
Oh
This is the part
I run out the door
I tell you to go
I want you to stay
Oh
But it's too late
I I I, I'm always playing the blame game
Killing the good times
It's always the same same
I'm always playing the blame game
Such a shame shame
Because I'm crazy for your kiss
But it comes with such a risk
'Cos I I I, I'm always playing the blame game
I'm always playing the blame game
Playing the blame game
Ah
There's tears in your eyes
We've been here before
This is the part you walk out the door
I tell you to go
I want you to stay
But it's too late
I I I, I'm always playing the blame game
Killing the good times
It's always the same same
I'm always playing the blame game
Such a shame shame
Because I'm crazy for your kiss
But it comes with such a risk
'Cos I I I, I'm always playing the blame game
I'm always playing the blame game
But it comes with such a risk
Playing the blame game
But it comes with such a risk
'Cos I'm crazy for your kiss
But it comes with such a risk
'Cos I'm crazy for your kiss
But it comes with such a risk
'Cos I'm crazy for your kiss
But it comes with such a risk
In Diana Vickers's song Blame Game, the singer explores the destructive cycle of a relationship that is plagued by arguments and misunderstandings. She admits to having an addiction to the friction that arises when she and her partner rub each other the wrong way. Despite feeling like they are too much of a good thing together, the singer finds herself pushing her partner away instead of pulling them closer. She acknowledges that she is always playing the blame game and killing the good times, but at the same time, she is crazy for her partner's kiss and is willing to take the risk.
The lyrics also describe a specific scene where the couple is at a party and takes a second shot of tequila. However, they end up getting lost in the crowd and when the partner takes the singer's hand, it feels like the hand of a stranger. This section suggests that the couple may be drifting apart from each other and their arguments are becoming more frequent and intense. Despite the tears in their eyes, they have been here before, and they both know that it's time for the other person to walk out the door.
Overall, Blame Game is a poignant song that captures the emotional complexity of a relationship that is on the verge of falling apart. The lyrics are relatable and honest and highlight the challenges that come with navigating the ups and downs of love.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got an addiction to the friction when you rub me the wrong way
I enjoy the tension between us when we have a disagreement or argument.
I could tell you I'm sorry but I'll do it again
I know I should apologize, but I won't change my behavior.
I get the feeling, the feeling we're too much of a good thing
I think we might be together too often and it's causing problems in our relationship.
Instead of pulling you closer I push you away
When I feel overwhelmed, I tend to distance myself from you rather than seeking comfort.
And my makeup is smudged, my tears on the floor, oh, this is the part, I run out the door
I am upset and crying about something, and I am going to leave the situation or relationship to avoid dealing with it.
I tell you to go, I want you to stay, oh, but it's too late
I am sending mixed signals and can't make up my mind about what I want from this relationship.
I'm always playing the blame game, killing the good times, it's always the same same, I'm always playing the blame game, such a shame shame
I often blame you for issues in our relationship and it ruins our good moments together. It's a bad habit that I can't seem to break.
Because I'm crazy for your kiss, but it comes with such a risk
I love being physically intimate with you, but I know it can lead to more emotional issues in our relationship.
Second shot of tequila now we're back on the dancefloor, but seconds later you turn and I get lost in the crowd, and when you take my hand oh it's the hand of the stranger, you're asking me what's wrong but the music's too loud
We're out having a good time, but we keep getting separated and I feel lost in the crowd. When you try to reconnect with me, I can't hear you because of the noise.
There's tears in your eyes, we've been here before, this is the part you walk out the door
You're upset and we've had fights like this before, and I expect you to leave me.
But it comes with such a risk, playing the blame game, but it comes with such a risk, 'cos I'm crazy for your kiss
I know my behavior is hurting our relationship, but I can't help but continue to do it because I am so attracted to you.
Contributed by Josiah P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Iain Cameron
This should have had an amazing video to accompany it. Hope we can have some more music from you soon :)
John Evans
Best song on the album with Mtmbc such a shame it weren't a single
Adrian Brown
Really good. Really catchy. Film theme music. Could be a big hit.
StevePerry85
This should have been a single, Your best song to date Diana
Viktor On Repeat
NEXT SINGLE !! The best song of Diana!
Marina Rabadán Pastor
I love the song:-)🙈💟💝
cameron mcgill
You are so right marina.... Me too....I love this song
Luann Duff
2018?? Amoooooo 😍
Tony Bianchi
Awesome pic - and song. Needs a video too!
Marc sa
this was a really good pop album but yet so underrated! It happened the same to come and get it by rachel stevens or emotions by carly rae jepsen! Good albums but yet underrated :S