Love Is Just a Game
Gatlin Brothers Lyrics
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And when the game is over not everybody pays
Some play the game to lose, some play the game to win
The winners walk out laughing, the losers cry, deal again
Lately you and I have played the game
Now there's no feeling left except for the pain
Finally comes the time to fall apart
Oh you've been holding on to holding on
But we can't leave not well enough alone any longer
We're not making love, we're keeping score
It's a simple matter, it don't matter anymore
'Cause love is just a game that everybody plays
And when the game is over not everybody pays
Some play the game to lose some play the game to win
The winners walk out laughing, the losers cry, deal again
Deal again
Deal again
Deal again
Deal again
The lyrics of Gatlin Brothers’ song, “Love Is Just a Game”, explain that love is a game that everyone plays. Some individuals play to win, while others play to lose. Even after the game ends, not everyone pays the price. Some come out as winners, walking away with laughter, while others are left crying.
The song discusses a relationship that has come to an end. The two people involved in this love game are left with nothing but pain. Even though they have been holding onto each other, they can no longer stay together. They have lost the feeling of love, and what is left is the game. It is not about making love anymore, but keeping score, and it no longer matters as it once did.
In the end, the lyrics convey that love is just a never-ending game, where winners and losers eventually arise. It is a simple matter, and eventually, the game will start again, and the players will deal their cards. The song’s lyrics reveal the harsh reality of love and relationships where emotions and feelings are under constant pressure and at stake.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is just a game that everybody plays
Love is compared to a game that every person participates in.
And when the game is over not everybody pays
Not everybody has to face the consequences when love ends.
Some play the game to lose, some play the game to win
Some enter into a relationship with the intention of losing, while some do so with the intention of winning.
The winners walk out laughing, the losers cry, deal again
The ones who win laugh and move on to the next game while the ones who lose cry and have to start over with a new relationship.
Lately you and I have played the game
The singer has been in a relationship with someone and compares it to the game of love.
Now there's no feeling left except for the pain
The relationship has ended and all that the singer feels is hurt.
Finally comes the time to fall apart
It's time for the relationship to end.
And I find that I am in way over my heart
The singer is too deeply involved in the relationship and is finding it hard to let go.
Oh you've been holding on to holding on
The other person has been trying to keep the relationship together.
But we can't leave not well enough alone any longer
However, it's not possible to continue to hold on anymore.
We're not making love, we're keeping score
The relationship has turned into a competition rather than being about love.
It's a simple matter, it don't matter anymore
The situation has become uncomplicated and it does not matter anymore.
Deal again
The cycle of entering into new relationships and playing the game of love again starts from the beginning.
Deal again
Same as above
Deal again
Same as above
Deal again
Same as above
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LARRY GATLIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mikefisher2149
One of the all time greatest voices in music. PERIOD !
@glennanderson9034
The Gatlin brothers are a very underrated group
@lynsey4224
The only complaint I have about this song is that it ends too soon. Great song. My dad was in a country band called Mustang in the 70s and they covered this song. It's actually here on YouTube. Always loved this one.
@danielburns987
this song went to #3 on the country charts in 1977!!!
@kennyweaver2593
What a great song huh? Still sounds good at 55 years old!!
@kathrynwhitaker4171
This should be released again under the title "Deal Again" with those words repeated several times with variations of
the harmonic theme.
STUNNING! Maybe a duet?
@sandyinkster1123
So much talent...love the Gatlins ❤🎉
@joshuabrooks4907
"Winners walk out laughing,
Losers cry deal again...."
So true, when it comes to love.
@tommyregan
One of the tunes (along with Eddie Rabbit's "Forgive & Forget") that got Me even MORE into Country Music....GREAT tune ...
@JWGauntt
Tommy Regan appreciate the listen