Poker Face
Glee And Idina Menzel Lyrics


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I wanna hold 'em like they do in Texas please
Fold em let 'em hit me raise it baby stay with me,
Love the game and intuition play the cards with spades to start
And after he's been hooked I'll play the one that's on his heart

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I'll get him hot, and show him what I've got
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I'll get him hot, and show him what I've got

Can't read my, can't read my
No he can't read my poker face
(She's got to love nobody)
Can't read my, can't read my
No he can't read my poker face
(She's got to love nobody)

P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face
P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face

I wanna roll with him a hard pair we will be
A little gambling is fun when you're with me,
Russian Roulette is not the same without a gun
And baby when it's love if it ain't rough it isn't fun, fun

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I'll get him hot, show him what I've got
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I'll get him hot, show him what I've got

Can't read my, can't read my
No he can't read my poker face
(She's got to love nobody)
Can't read my, can't read my
No he can't read my poker face
(She's got to love nobody)

P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face
P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face

I won't tell you that I love you
Kiss or hug you
'Cause I'm bluffin' with my muffin
I'm not lying I'm just stunnin' with my love-glue-gunning

Just like a chick in the casino
Take your bank before I pay you out
I promise this, I promise this
Check this hand 'cause I am marvelous
I'm marvelous
I'm marvelous
I'm marvelous, oh marvelous

She has got to love nobody




Can't read my, can't read my
She's got to love nobody

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Poker Face by Lady Gaga are all about the game of poker, but they also contain suggestive undertones of seduction and playing hard to get. The chorus, "Can't read my, can't read my, no he can't read my poker face" suggests that the singer is hiding her emotions and intentions, and is hard to read. She wants to hold her cards close to her chest and not let anyone know what she's really feeling or thinking.


The lyrics go on to describe how the singer enjoys gambling and the thrill of the game, and how she wants a partner who can keep up with her. She wants to roll with him as a hard pair, and she's not interested in anything too easy - "if it ain't rough it isn't fun". The final verse suggests that the singer is confident and not afraid to take risks - she's bluffing with her muffin and she's not lying, she's just stunnin' with her love-glue-gunning. Overall, the lyrics are a metaphor for the game of love and how it's about strategy, risk-taking and staying one step ahead of the competition.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna hold 'em like they do in Texas please
I want to be in control like how they play poker in Texas


Fold em let 'em hit me raise it baby stay with me
I will take risks and play aggressively, hoping to lure my opponent into betting more, and I want my partner to support me


Love the game and intuition play the cards with spades to start
I enjoy playing poker and rely on my gut feeling while starting with strong cards such as spades


And after he's been hooked I'll play the one that's on his heart
Once I get my opponent to commit, I will use his emotions against him to win the game


Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh I'll get him hot, and show him what I've got
I will flirt with my opponent and impress him with my skills


Can't read my, can't read my No he can't read my poker face (She's got to love nobody) Can't read my, can't read my No he can't read my poker face (She's got to love nobody)
My opponent can't tell what I'm truly feeling, and I'm not interested in a serious relationship right now


P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face
This phrase is used as a transition between verses and to emphasize the theme of the song


I wanna roll with him a hard pair we will be A little gambling is fun when you're with me
I want to team up with my partner to beat the other players and enjoy the thrill of gambling together


Russian Roulette is not the same without a gun And baby when it's love if it ain't rough it isn't fun, fun
Playing risky games without the inherent danger is not as exciting, and when it comes to love, I prefer an intense and adventurous relationship


I won't tell you that I love you Kiss or hug you 'Cause I'm bluffin' with my muffin I'm not lying I'm just stunnin' with my love-glue-gunning
I will not confess my true feelings and actions as I am trying to deceive my opponent, but I am still charming and attractive


Just like a chick in the casino Take your bank before I pay you out I promise this, I promise this Check this hand 'cause I am marvelous I'm marvelous I'm marvelous I'm marvelous, oh marvelous
I am confident in my skills and will outsmart my opponent to win big, just like a skilled gambler in a casino


She has got to love nobody Can't read my, can't read my She's got to love nobody
The line refers to the fact that the singer is not interested in love and is only devoted to the game of poker




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NADIR KHAYAT, STEFANI GERMANOTTA

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Comments from YouTube:

@arxsyn

It's freakish how alike they are. Idina is just a mature, darker voiced version of Lea.

Great casting!

@Harry-es7zh

arxsyn Ikr!

@rebecateixeira3507

Obrigado por enquanto o vídeo do o

@clarktrinidad6593

Theyre so alike, shape of face, their jaws are both facing right, hairstyle, idina has the matured voice while Lea is the younger O.O... time-travel

@monsutades9999

Clark Trinidad
Well there both jewish as well that adds to it!

@skylanderthigpen303

Not wrong bro

@ezzyrose6484

Well they are mother and daughter?

@clarktrinidad6593

@@ezzyrose6484 in real life?

@Nika-zt1sc

@@clarktrinidad6593 No

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@patrickfreeman6851

I swear these women could sing old McDonald and make it sounds amzeing.

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