LOVE ROULETTE
Don Johnson Lyrics


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Gotta be careful how you play this game.
One false move could leave your heart in pain.
I'm no stranger to this fate, you know it's true.
And baby, I really wanna be with you.
Falling in love can be dangerous.
Make you anxious, playing love roulette.
Falling in love can be dangerous.
Make you crazy, playing love roulette.
When love starts rollin', it can thrill you to the bone.
Fill you full of feelings you thought long-gone.
But you better remember, the game was only made for two.
You got to play it true, or you can surely lose.
Falling in love can be dangerous.
Make you anxious, playing love roulette.
Falling in love can be dangerous.
When you gamble with your heart, it's anybody's bet.
Love's had its way with me before, a time or two.
Always leaving me bleeding, lonely and blue.
But darlin' if you give to me your sweet love and kisses.
Would you promise not to bash my heart to bits and pieces?
Falling in love can be dangerous.
Make you anxious, playing love roulette.
Falling in love can be dangerous.
Make you anxious, playing love roulette.
Falling in love can be dangerous.
Make you anxious, playing love roulette.




Falling in love can be dangerous.
Make you anxious, playing love roulette....

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Don Johnson's "Love Roulette" are a warning about the potential dangers of falling in love. The song speaks to the risky nature of love and how it can be compared to a game of roulette. Johnson warns that one false move can lead to heartbreak and pain, and that it's important to play the game of love with care and truthfulness.


Throughout the song, Johnson reflects on his own experiences with love, where he has been hurt and left feeling lonely and blue. He expresses a desire to be with someone that he cares for deeply, but wants to make sure that they won't "bash [his] heart to bits and pieces." Johnson speaks to the thrill of falling in love and the overwhelming emotions it can bring, but the fear of getting hurt is always present.


Overall, "Love Roulette" is a reflection on the risks and rewards of love. While it can be a thrilling and exciting experience, it's important to always be aware of how fragile our hearts can be.


Line by Line Meaning

Gotta be careful how you play this game.
You must be cautious when playing this game.


One false move could leave your heart in pain.
Making a single mistake can cause you immense emotional suffering.


I'm no stranger to this fate, you know it's true.
I have experienced this outcome before, and it is undeniable.


And baby, I really wanna be with you.
I desire to have a relationship with you.


Falling in love can be dangerous.
The act of falling in love can be menacing.


Make you anxious, playing love roulette.
Participating in this game can provoke anxiety.


When love starts rollin', it can thrill you to the bone.
Love can be exhilarating when it begins to develop.


Fill you full of feelings you thought long-gone.
It can bring a surge of emotions you believed had faded away.


But you better remember, the game was only made for two.
Always keep in mind that this game is meant for two people.


You got to play it true, or you can surely lose.
You have to be sincere and honest, or else suffer the consequences of losing the game.


When you gamble with your heart, it's anybody's bet.
If you gamble with your emotions, anyone can win or lose.


Love's had its way with me before, a time or two.
I have been through the ups and downs of love a couple of times.


Always leaving me bleeding, lonely and blue.
It has left me in pain and sorrow on many occasions.


But darlin' if you give to me your sweet love and kisses.
However, if you shower me with affection, attention, and love.


Would you promise not to bash my heart to bits and pieces?
Could you commit to not breaking my heart?


Make you anxious, playing love roulette.
Playing this game can be disturbing.


Falling in love can be dangerous.
The risk of falling in love can be perilous.


Make you anxious, playing love roulette.
Participating in this game can cause you to be uneasy.


Falling in love can be dangerous.
The act of falling in love can be hazardous.


Make you anxious, playing love roulette.
Taking part in this game can prompt anxiety.


Falling in love can be dangerous.
The risk of falling in love can be dangerous.


Make you anxious, playing love roulette...
Playing this game can be unsettling.




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