Introduction to Get Your Way
Jamie Cullum Lyrics


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Dinner at 8, that sounds fine,
I spose it means you'll turn up round 9,
Bought a bunch of flowers just for her,
She says the burden's on the receiver,

I opened the door and you walked in,
The scent of wild jasmine,
The room seemed to freeze in time,
My regular table will be just fine,

Radiant and elegant you might be,
But your concentration is so go-lightly,
Both of your eyes reflect the room,
You really think you own the room,

So what game shall we play today?
How about the one where you don't get your way?
And even if you do, that's OK,
So what game shall we play today?
How about the one where you don't get your way?
And even if you do, that's OK,

Try to pick it up, I'm reading the signs,
It's turning out to be a real good time,
Now who'd have thought that entertainment,
Lies in the winter of our discontent,

We sit at the table, face to face,
Queen takes pawn check on, check mate,
I feel your foot brush against my leg,
I'm not that easily led,

You flutter your eyes and touch your hair,
I have to say that it is kinda unfair,
Now let me tell you baby what's in store,
You win the battle but I'll win the war,

So what game shall we play today?
How about the one where you don't get your way?
And even if you do, that's OK,
So what game shall we play today?
How about the one where you don't get your way?
And even if you do, that's OK,

This has been fun, I suppose,
Although my feelings are all juxtaposed,
Truth be told I'm as fickle as hell,
But a gentleman never kisses and tells,

So what game shall we play today?
How about the one where you don't get your way?
And even if you do, that's OK,
So what game shall we play today?




How about the one where you don't get your way?
And even if you do, that's OK.

Overall Meaning

The song "Get Your Way" by Jamie Cullum is a playful tale about a date with someone who is used to getting what they want. The singer, who seems somewhat infatuated with their date, prepares for their arrival and is taken aback by their beauty upon entering the room. However, rather than being bowled over by their charm, the singer decides to challenge them by playing a game where they do not get their way. Despite being impressed with their date's elegance, they are also aware of their arrogance and the way they try to dominate the situations they are in, hence the need for a challenge.


The lyrics suggest that the singer is not easily swayed by their date's charm and is confident in their ability to hold their own. However, they also reveal that they are somewhat unsure of their feelings and may not be as committed to the relationship as their date is. The idea of playing games could symbolize both the playful nature of the relationship and the singer's reluctance to fully commit.


Overall, "Get Your Way" is a fun and catchy song with a relatable theme. It captures the excitement, uncertainty, and complexities of early dating and relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Dinner at 8, that sounds fine,
Agreeing to dinner at 8 o'clock


I spose it means you'll turn up round 9,
Expecting the other person to arrive an hour late


Bought a bunch of flowers just for her,
Purchased flowers as a gift


She says the burden's on the receiver,
Acknowledging that receiving gifts can be difficult for some people


I opened the door and you walked in,
Describing the other person's arrival


The scent of wild jasmine,
Noticing the fragrance of the air


The room seemed to freeze in time,
Feeling a moment of stillness


My regular table will be just fine,
Preferring a specific table in the restaurant


Radiant and elegant you might be,
Complimenting the other person's appearance


But your concentration is so go-lightly,
Saying the other person is not paying attention


Both of your eyes reflect the room,
Noting how the other person is taking in the environment


You really think you own the room,
Observing the other person's level of confidence


So what game shall we play today?
Asking what activity they should do together


How about the one where you don't get your way?
Suggesting a game where winning isn't everything


And even if you do, that's OK,
Saying that it doesn't matter who wins


Try to pick it up, I'm reading the signs,
Paying attention to the other person's body language


It's turning out to be a real good time,
Enjoying each other's company


Now who'd have thought that entertainment,
Reflecting on how much fun they're having


Lies in the winter of our discontent,
Commenting on the unexpected nature of their good time


We sit at the table, face to face,
Describing their seating arrangement


Queen takes pawn check on, check mate,
Making a chess reference


I feel your foot brush against my leg,
Noticing physical contact


I'm not that easily led,
Expressing a sense of independence


You flutter your eyes and touch your hair,
Noting the other person's flirty behavior


I have to say that it is kinda unfair,
Commenting on the other person's tactics


Now let me tell you baby what's in store,
Suggesting future events


You win the battle but I'll win the war,
Talking about future victories


This has been fun, I suppose,
Reflecting on the evening


Although my feelings are all juxtaposed,
Feeling conflicting emotions


Truth be told I'm as fickle as hell,
Admitting to being indecisive


But a gentleman never kisses and tells,
Referring to his own behavior


So what game shall we play today?
Asking again what they should do together


How about the one where you don't get your way?
Repeating the game suggestion


And even if you do, that's OK,
Reiterating that winning doesn't matter




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: DANIEL M. NAKAMURA, JAMIE CULLUM, ALLEN TOUSSAINT

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