In 2006 they released their debut album "Beautiful Creatures" on the Boredom Product record label. On Sept. 11/08 they released the follow up entitled "Terrorist TV".
Play the Game
Foretaste Lyrics
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When you're lying next to me
I'm gonna make it for real
You can't be a part of me
When you're dealing next to me
I'm gonna quit for a while
And play the game
Behind the fence
You try to hide
Your secret life
A secret world
You're not to blame...
You can't be a part of me
While you're crying next to me
I'm gonna leave you today
You're by my side
And play the game
Behind the fence
You try to hide
Your secret life
A secret world
You're not to blame...
You could be a part of me...
I'm gonna make it today
The lyrics of "Play the Game" by Foretaste are about a relationship that is built on lies and secrets. The singer is aware of their partner's deceitful actions and cannot continue a relationship where honesty and trust are lacking. The lines "You can't be a part of me when you're lying next to me" and "While you're crying next to me, I'm gonna leave you today" indicate the singer's decision to end the relationship. The chorus "You're by my side and play the game, behind the fence you try to hide, your secret life, a secret world, you're not to blame" highlights how the partner tries to hide their true self behind a facade.
The repetition of the chorus illustrates how the partner continues to play games and hide their true self despite the singer's knowledge. The singer acknowledges that the partner is not to blame for keeping secrets, but their actions ultimately hinder the growth and success of the relationship. However, in the final line, "You could be a part of me, I'm gonna make it today," the singer hints at the possibility of reconciliation if the partner is willing to be honest and genuine. Overall, "Play the Game" serves as a cautionary tale of how dishonesty and deceit can lead to the downfall of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You can't be a part of me
You can't truly be a part of my life and share in my experiences.
When you're lying next to me
When you're not honest with me and hiding things from me.
I'm gonna make it for real
I'm going to make sure my personal life and relationships are genuine and not based on falsehoods.
When you're dealing next to me
When you're engaged in deceitful or shady behavior while around me.
I'm gonna quit for a while
I'm going to distance myself from you in order to avoid any negative consequences of your actions.
You're by my side
You're physically present in my life.
And play the game
You're pretending or putting on a façade in order to maintain appearances.
Behind the fence
You're intentionally keeping your true self hidden from others.
You try to hide
You attempt to conceal aspects of your life and personality from those around you.
Your secret life
The hidden aspects of your life that you choose to keep from others.
A secret world
Your personal universe where you maintain your secrecy and walls up.
You're not to blame...
Despite your attempts to hide and conceal, you are not the one to blame if things don't go well.
While you're crying next to me
While you're showing emotions or expressing grievances that you otherwise keep hidden.
I'm gonna leave you today
I'm going to exit this situation in order to maintain my own well-being and happiness.
You could be a part of me...
You have the potential to truly be a part of my life, but only if you are honest and genuine.
I'm gonna make it today
I'm determined to make sure that my life is the real thing from now on.
Contributed by Landon M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.