Love Thang
First Choice (Scratch Perverts) Lyrics

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This ain’t no game
It’s a love thang, yeah
Said it ain’t no game
Ooh
It’s a love thang, yeah

Don’t say you love me
If it’s not true

'Cause darling, I can’t stand no lie
I’m stuck on you baby
It’s just about to drive me crazy
The way you do
The things you do
I hope that this will never end
Boy, I couldn’t stand being just your friend

This ain’t no game
What it is
Ooh, it’s a love thang
Yeah, it’s a love thang
Said it ain’t no game
What it is
Ooh, it’s a love thang
Yeah, it’s a love thang

When you run your fingers
All through my hair
I lose control
But boy, I don’t care
I’m glad to know
That you feel the same way too
'Cause darling, I think the world of you
I hope that this will never end
'Cause boy, I couldn’t stand being just your friend

Oh no
This ain’t no game
What it is
Ooh, it’s a love thang
Yeah, it’s a love thang
Said it ain’t no game
What it is
Ooh, it’s a love thang
Yeah, it’s a love thang

You treat me right
I’ll be true to you
You treat me right
I’m yours tonight

You treat me right
I’ll be true to you
You treat me right
I’m yours tonight

You treat me right
I’ll be true to you

You treat me right
I’m yours tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Love Thang" by First Choice (Scratch Perverts) mix desires and expectations with the realities of love. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "This ain't no game, it's a love thang," conveys the seriousness of the situation, highlighting that the singer's feelings are genuine and that she is willing to go all in if reciprocated. There is a desire for truth and authenticity in a relationship, as shown in the lines "Don't say you love me if it's not true, 'cause darling, I can't stand no lie." The song also explores the intensity of attraction and the vulnerability it creates, with the lyrics, "I'm stuck on you baby, it's just about to drive me crazy, the way you do the things you do." There is a clear desire for the relationship to continue and not just end up in a friendship, as emphasized by the lines "Boy, I couldn't stand being just your friend."

Overall, "Love Thang" is an upbeat and joyous celebration of love, with its combination of disco and funk elements making it a classic dance track. The song's pulsating bassline, guitar riffs, and synthesizer hooks combine to create a sound that is both infectious and danceable.

Line by Line Meaning

This ain’t no game
This is not a trivial matter or a game

It’s a love thang, yeah
This is a matter of love, not anything else

Said it ain’t no game
I reiterate, this is not a game

Ooh
Expressing emotion

It’s a love thang, yeah
Again, this is a matter of love

Don’t say you love me
Don't express love for me if it's not genuine

If it’s not true
If the love is not authentic or real

'Cause darling, I can’t stand no lie
Because, my dear, I cannot tolerate deceitful expressions of love

I’m stuck on you baby
I am deeply attached to you, my baby

It’s just about to drive me crazy
It's almost overwhelming me with emotions

The way you do
The way you act or behave towards me