It's All in the Game
Donny & Marie Osmond Lyrics


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Many a tear has to fall
But its all in the game
All in the wonderful game
That we know as love
You have words with him
And your future's looking dim
But these things your heart can rise above
Once in a while he won't call
But its all in the game
Soon he'll be there at your side
With a sweet bouquet
And he'll kiss your lips
And caress your waiting fingertips
And your heart will fly away

Many a tear has to fall
But its all in the game
All in the wonderful game
That we know as love
You have words with him
And your future's looking dim
But these things your heart can rise above
Once in a while he won't call
But its all in the game
Soon he'll be there at your side
With a sweet bouquet
And he'll kiss your lips




And caress your waiting fingertips
And your heart will fly away

Overall Meaning

The first verses of Donny & Marie Osmond's song "It's All in the Game" explore the theme of love and its complications. The song explains that love can be a challenging game to play, full of ups and downs, but ultimately worth the effort. The lyrics say that tears may fall, but it's all just part of the game of love. The game itself, the lyrics describe as "wonderful," suggesting that even though it can be difficult, it is still a beautiful experience.


The song then goes on to describe a common scenario in love: arguing with a partner. The lyrics suggest that even when things look bad, a person's heart can "rise above" the negative feelings and move forward in the relationship. Although the partner may not call occasionally, the song reassures that ultimately, they will return with flowers and love. The lyrics describe kissing and caressing - all symbols of affection - and the happy feeling it brings to the heart.


Overall, the song suggests that love is not always easy, but it's still an experience worth having, with happy moments that come after the challenging ones.


Line by Line Meaning

Many a tear has to fall
Love can bring tears and sadness.


But its all in the game
But that's just part of how love works.


All in the wonderful game
All of these ups and downs are part of the beautiful experience of love.


That we know as love
These experiences are what we think of as love.


You have words with him
Sometimes you might have disagreements or misunderstandings with your partner.


And your future's looking dim
These conflicts can make you worry about the happiness of your relationship.


But these things your heart can rise above
But you can overcome these negative feelings with love, forgiveness, and understanding.


Once in a while he won't call
Sometimes your partner might not contact you as frequently as you would like.


Soon he'll be there at your side
But don't worry, soon enough your partner will be back by your side.


With a sweet bouquet
And when they return, they might bring a nice surprise like flowers.


And he'll kiss your lips
They will show their affection towards you with a kiss.


And caress your waiting fingertips
They will also take the time to hold your hand and show their love in a physical way.


And your heart will fly away
These actions will make you feel cared for and loved, and you will be filled with happiness.




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Written by: Carl Sigman, Charles Gates Dawes

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