Ernie Halter has recently become a licensed pilot he released his latest single with Amarrai Cabell Ernie Halter grew up during a short but important technological era – “The Cassette Generation” – with a collection that included the Beatles Abbey Road, Billy Joel’s Glass Houses, and Elton John’s Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy. However the very first tape Halter ever bought, was Go-Go’s Beauty and the Beat. Halter recalls, “Belinda Carlisle was a little hottie, and even at 6 years old, I knew this to be true.” Halter also tuned into the FM dial on a regular basis during his childhood, staying glued to the radio as he soaked up all the pop goodness. During his college years, a friend made him a mix tape of Stevie Wonder’s greatest hits, which he played over and over until he knew every note…but we’re getting more .
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Played
Ernie Halter Lyrics
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Your an easy one to fall for a hard one to keep
Said you break a hundred hearts before your done
And goin stop me from tryin to be your hundred and one
I know I know You're gonna rock me and let me go
I want to get played, I want to get played by you
Half of what they say is true
I wont be the kinda guy to bring you down
If i'm beggin i aint choosing i just want you around
Lovin and leaving thats your claim to fame
Get on with it baby make me a link in your chain
Ive got it bad
You are the sweetest heart breaker i never had
I want to get played, I want to get played by you
Half of what they say is true
I want to get played by you
I know it might sound weak like im a fool or a freak
But dont you know ive got a hidden agenda
Once you let me in youre gonna want my love again
Your gonna want me around forever whatever
I want to get played, I want to get played by you
Half of what they say is true
I want to get played by you
In the song "Played" by Ernie Halter, the lyrics are about a man who is willing to take a chance with a woman who is known for being a heartbreaker. Despite the rumors about her, the man wants to be the one that breaks through her walls and is willing to be "played" by her. The chorus, "I want to get played by you, half of what they say is true," shows the man's desire to take a chance and possibly get hurt, but also suggests that he believes some of the rumors may not be entirely accurate.
The verses highlight the man's willingness to not bring the woman down and to let her do what she needs to do. He doesn't want to change her, he simply wants to be a part of her life, even if it means being another notch on her belt. The line "You are the sweetest heartbreaker I never had" perfectly sums up his mixed emotions towards her.
Overall, "Played" is a song about taking a risk in love, despite the rumors and warnings from others. It's about wanting to be a part of someone's life, even if it means getting hurt in the process.
Line by Line Meaning
I know what they sayin bout you on the street
I am aware of the rumors about you that people talk about
Your an easy one to fall for a hard one to keep
You are someone who is easy to get attracted to, but difficult to maintain a relationship with
Said you break a hundred hearts before your done
It is said that you have broken the hearts of a hundred people in the past
And goin stop me from tryin to be your hundred and one
But that won't stop me from wanting to take a chance with you and be the next person in line
I know I know You're gonna rock me and let me go
I am aware that you will most likely break my heart and move on
I want to get played, I want to get played by you
Despite the risks, I am willing to take a chance with you and experience being played by you
Half of what they say is true
I understand that some of the rumors about you may be true
I wont be the kinda guy to bring you down
I won't criticize or judge you for your past actions
If i'm beggin i aint choosing i just want you around
If I am begging for your attention, it's not because I necessarily want to be in a committed relationship with you, I just enjoy your presence
Lovin and leaving thats your claim to fame
Your reputation is based on constantly falling in and out of love with people
Get on with it baby make me a link in your chain
Go ahead and play me like you have with others, make me a part of the list of people you have loved and left
Ive got it bad
I am infatuated with you
You are the sweetest heart breaker i never had
Despite the fact that you have a reputation for breaking hearts, I find myself drawn to you and consider you to be the sweetest person who has ever broken my heart
I know it might sound weak like im a fool or a freak
I understand that my willingness to be played by you may seem like a foolish decision to others
But dont you know ive got a hidden agenda
However, I have my own motives for wanting to be with you that others may not know about
Once you let me in youre gonna want my love again
If you give me a chance, you will realize how much love and affection I have to offer
Your gonna want me around forever whatever
You will eventually realize that I am someone worth keeping around and will want me in your life permanently
I want to get played, I want to get played by you
Despite the rumors and risks, I am still willing to take a chance with you and experience being played by you
Contributed by Adrian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lucy J
I LOVE Ernie Halter's music, he's an incredible musician and a lovely person too. This song is amazing, just wonderful :)
Laura
Been following this guy since like 04 on myspace!! He's come along way I'm soo happy for him!! His voice is pure and amazing.. :)
Nis J
Ernie! Your voice still sounds as pretty as the time you were here! Beautiful song!
nin0uch4
What a great artist ! Love it !
Enn Beh
I listen to this song over and over again. very well done!!
DaydreamBeliever
My favourite song of yours - love it! And it's a great video, nice job Ernie! Congrats! :)
Lisette Zaldivar
I love love love this video.. great song, great singer, great lyrics and great video!! Congratulation cousin!!! :)
Lucia
Nice job! Proud of you, Ernie, for having your first music video! :)
flipchick88
Yay! I've been waiting for this music video for awhile since the teaser! This is one of my favorite songs too! (^-^) Btw: It doesn't matter who brought you here... As long as you're listening to real music, it's all good!
gouldgirl1966
Ernie, this is awesome!! Love it!