Selfish Games
Ferreck Dawn Lyrics


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Oh, but you give me lovin'
Oh, so you give me love
Oh, but you give me lovin'
Oh, so you give me love
Oh, but you give me lovin'
Oh, so you give me love
Oh, but you give me lovin'
Oh, so you give me love
Oh, but you give me lovin'
Oh, so you give me love
Oh, but you give me lovin'
Oh, so you give me love
Oh, but you give me lovin'
Oh, so you give me love

Finally got my heartbeat back again
Had to find my way from what has been
Damn, I underestimate this game
In my love
I'd be a fool to let you
Now you're sorry, coming at me
I can't play your selfish game
Game, yeah

Ooh, oh yeah (ooh)
Ooh, oh yeah
Oh, so you give me love
Ooh, oh yeah (ooh)
Ooh, give love, yeah
Ooh, oh yeah (ooh)
Ooh, oh yeah
Ooh, oh yeah (ooh)
Ooh

No I won't contest your love
Just another link in your chain
Can't say that there's never enough
Just another link in your chain, yeah

Oh, but you give me lovin'
Oh, so you give me love
Oh, but you give me lovin'
Oh, so you give me love
Oh, but you give me lovin'
Oh, so you give me love
Oh, but you give me lovin'
Oh, so you give me

Finally got my heartbeat back again
Had to find my way from what has been
Damn, I underestimate this game
In my love
I'd be a fool to let you
Now you're sorry, coming at me
I can't play your selfish game
Game

Ooh, oh yeah (ooh)
Ooh, oh yeah
Oh, so you give me love
Ooh, oh yeah (ooh)
Ooh, give love, yeah
Ooh, oh yeah (ooh)
Ooh, oh yeah
Oh, so you give me love




Ooh, oh yeah (ooh)
Ooh, give love, yeah

Overall Meaning

In "Selfish Games," Ferreck Dawn, Leo Moreno, and Alex Mills explore the theme of toxic love. The repeated refrain of "Oh, but you give me lovin'/Oh, so you give me love" suggests a codependent relationship where one partner overlooks the other's negative behavior because they feel loved. The verse "No I won't contest your love/Just another link in your chain/Can't say that there's never enough/Just another link in your chain, yeah" further illustrates the idea of being trapped and unable to break free from a manipulative partner.


The chorus's lyrics reveal the singer's realization that they deserve better and cannot continue to play the "selfish game" with their partner. The lines "Finally got my heartbeat back again/Had to find my way from what has been/Damn, I underestimate this game/In my love/I'd be a fool to let you/Now you're sorry, coming at me/I can't play your selfish game/Game, yeah" suggest that the singer's journey to self-discovery has not been easy, but they have come to the realization that they can no longer tolerate their partner's behavior.


Overall, "Selfish Games" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of toxic relationships and the importance of standing up for oneself.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, but you give me lovin'
You show me affection


Finally got my heartbeat back again
I am feeling emotionally stable again


Had to find my way from what has been
I had to move on from my past experiences


Damn, I underestimate this game
I realize that this love affair is more difficult than I thought it would be


In my love
I am invested in this relationship


I'd be a fool to let you
I would regret losing you


Now you're sorry, coming at me
You realize your mistakes and want to make amends


I can't play your selfish game
I refuse to engage in your self-centered behavior


Just another link in your chain
I feel like I am just a small part of your life




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Written by: Freek Coppens, Leo Moreno

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