Guessing Games
Dollar Lyrics
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Ive been giving you all of my time
But I can't get enough of your love
Your invitation is clearly defined
But I can't get enough of your love
You wind me up then let me down
I close my eyes walk away
But I know you're still there
Chorus
Tell me why your face wont fit the frame
Its not a guessing game
If you know then let your feelings show
Its not a guessing game guessing game
I can see that Im turning you on
But you wont take a chance with my love
So do you think what you're doing is wrong
Wont you take a chance with my love
You wind me up then let me down
Say that you don't care
I close my eyes walk away
But I know you're still there
Repeat chorus twice
Tell me why your face wont fit the frame
Its not a guessing game
If you know then let your feelings show
Its not a guessing game
Repeat to fade
In Guessing Games by Dollar, the singer of the song talks about their frustration with a lover who seems to be playing games with them. Despite giving all of their time and love to this person, they cannot seem to get enough in return. The lover's intentions are unclear, and the singer feels like they are constantly being wound up and let down by them. The chorus of the song suggests that the lover needs to be more upfront with their feelings instead of making the singer continually guess what they want.
Throughout the song, there is an underlying sense of confusion and lack of honest communication between the singer and their lover. They are both attracted to each other, but there seems to be a fear of vulnerability that prevents them from fully committing to each other. The singer wants the lover to take a chance on their love, but also recognizes that they can't force them to do so. The song ends with the same plea for honesty and openness, emphasizing the need for clear communication in any relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Ive been giving you all of my time
I have dedicated all of my time to you, invested in our relationship.
But I can't get enough of your love
However, I am still craving more love from you.
Your invitation is clearly defined
You have shown me clear signs of your interest in me.
But I can't get enough of your love
Yet I am still left wanting more of your affection.
You wind me up then let me down
You play with my emotions, building me up just to disappoint me.
Say that you don't care
You tell me with your words that you are not invested in our relationship.
I close my eyes walk away
I try to distance myself from you to protect my feelings.
But I know you're still there
However, I am aware that you are still present in my life and thoughts.
Tell me why your face wont fit the frame
Explain to me why you seem out of place or incompatible in our relationship.
Its not a guessing game
I don't want to have to figure out your true intentions, communicate honestly with me.
If you know then let your feelings show
If you are aware of your true feelings, show them to me instead of playing games.
Its not a guessing game guessing game
Repeating that our relationship should be open and honest rather than a game.
I can see that Im turning you on
I have noticed that I am having an effect on you and your attraction towards me.
But you wont take a chance with my love
However, you are hesitant to fully invest in my love for fear of getting hurt.
So do you think what you're doing is wrong
Are you aware of the uncertainty and harm you are causing in our relationship?
Wont you take a chance with my love
I am pleading with you to take a leap of faith and trust in my love for you.
Repeat chorus twice
Repeated chorus to emphasize the importance of honest communication in a relationship.
Repeat to fade
The song ends with a repetition of the chorus as a reminder of the importance of open communication for a successful relationship.
Contributed by Charlotte D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.