Janet had very little singing experience before X Factor, only singing in school and local talent shows. Devlin previously uploaded singing videos to YouTube on a regular basis. Janet performed 'Your Song' by Elton John during the audition stage of the competition.
Janet continued to sail through the Bootcamp and Judges houses stages of the competition. She made it into the final 12 contestants of the show, impressing the judges with her renditions of 'Fix You' and 'Can't Help Falling In Love'.
Hide and Seek
Janet Devlin Lyrics
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I won’t close my eyes and count again to 10
I don’t mind if you take what you need from me
You always hide but I’m finding it hard to seek
Oh I spy with my little eye some thing that begins with you
Oh why are you so hard to find
I won’t close my eyes and count again to 10
Sick and tired of playing hide and seek with love
This time i’m going to hide my heart
Were you will never find it
We’ve been here so many times before
It’s this game that I won’t play
No I won’t no more
Oh I spy with my little eye
Something that ends with you
Oh why are you so hard to find
I’m so tired of playing hide and seek with love
I won’t close my eyes and count again to 10
Sick and tired of playing hide and seek with love
This time i’m going to hide my heart
Were you will never find it
You won’t find me
You give it up
So easily
I’ve had enough
It’s my turn to leave
I won’t be caught
So easily
I’m so tired of playing hide and seek with love
I won’t close my eyes and count again to 10
Sick and tired of playing hide and seek with love
This time I’m going to hide my heart
Where you will never find it
The song "Hide and Seek" by Janet Devlin talks about being exhausted from playing games in love. The first verse suggests that the singer is tired of chasing someone they love; they don't want to close their eyes and count to 10 anymore. The second verse expresses a sense of frustration that the other person is continually hiding, even though the singer is finding it harder and harder to seek them out. The chorus of the song is a repeated declaration of being sick and tired of playing "hide and seek" with love.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of the singer taking control of their love life. They acknowledge that they don't mind giving what their love needs but are no longer interested in playing games. The repeated phrase, "I spy with my little eye," suggests that the singer is actively looking for the other person, but they continue to elude them. In the end, the singer decides to take a more proactive approach to finding love, hiding their heart somewhere the other person won't be able to find it.
In summary, Janet Devlin's song "Hide and Seek" is a candid expression of the exhaustion that comes from playing games in love, and the singer takes control of their love life by refusing to participate in such games.
Line by Line Meaning
I’m so tired of playing hide and seek with love
Janet is exhausted from the repetitive cycle of trying to find love and being let down every time.
I won’t close my eyes and count again to 10
Janet is refusing to continue playing the game of love and pretending not to see the signs of a failing relationship.
I don’t mind if you take what you need from me
Janet is willing to give love and affection to her partner, despite them always keeping their emotions hidden.
You always hide but I’m finding it hard to seek
Janet's partner never opens up to her, and she's struggling to find the emotional connection she craves.
Oh I spy with my little eye some thing that begins with you
Janet is still searching for her partner, but they are so emotionally distant that finding them feels impossible.
Oh why are you so hard to find
Janet's partner is so emotionally withdrawn that it feels like they are purposely hiding from her.
Sick and tired of playing hide and seek with love
Janet has become fed up with the game of love and is ready to stop playing altogether.
This time i’m going to hide my heart
Janet is done being vulnerable and is going to protect her heart from getting hurt again.
Were you will never find it
Janet's partner will never truly know her or be able to get close to her again.
We’ve been here so many times before
Janet and her partner have been stuck in this cycle of hiding and seeking emotional connection for a long time.
It’s this game that I won’t play
Janet is done playing games and is seeking a relationship that is honest and emotionally fulfilling.
You won’t find me
Janet's partner will never find the true, vulnerable version of herself ever again.
You give it up
Janet's partner has given up on trying to connect with her emotionally.
So easily
Janet's partner is not willing to put in the effort to make their relationship work.
I’ve had enough
Janet has reached her breaking point and is done trying to make things work with her emotionally distant partner.
It’s my turn to leave
Janet is taking control of her own happiness and is choosing to walk away from her dysfunctional relationship.
I won’t be caught
Janet is protecting her heart from being hurt again and won't allow herself to be caught in the game of love and heartbreak.
Where you will never find it
Janet is hiding her heart away from her partner, where they will never be able to reach it again.
Contributed by Asher I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jack Kehoe
How does a smile sound when its competing with subtle excitement.
Can't hide the wide.
Not very hard to seek.
Just look the bright eyes of Janet Devlin,
see a universe of answers all sparkling.
I think spreading good feelings is Janet Devlin's specialty.
Janet,
Fun, refreshing and beautifully sung.
I love it. Great.
Courtois David
Here under are the lyrics :
Hide and Seek
Janet Devlin
I'm so tired of playing hide and seek with love
I won't close my eyes and count again to 10
I don't mind if you take what you need from me
You always hide but I'm finding it hard to seek
Oh I spy with my little eye some thing that begins with you
Oh why are you so hard to find
I'm so tired of playing hide and seek with love
I won't close my eyes and count again to 10
Sick and tired of playing hide and seek with love
This time I'm going to hide my heart
Were you will never find it
We've been here so many times before
It's this game that I won't play
No I won't no more
Oh I spy with my little eye
Something that ends with you
Oh why are you so hard to find
I'm so tired of playing hide and seek with love
I won't close my eyes and count again to 10
Sick and tired of playing hide and seek with love
This time I'm going to hide my heart
Were you will never find it
You won't find me
You give it up
So easily
I've had enough
It's my turn to leave
I won't be caught
So easily
I'm so tired of playing hide and seek with love
I won't close my eyes and count again to 10
Sick and tired of playing hide and seek with love
This time I'm going to hide my heart
Where you will never find it
Source : Musixmatch
Paroliers : Newton Faulkner / Toby William Battenberg Faulkner / Janet Devlin
Paroles de Hide and Seek © Peermusic (uk) Ltd.
Courtois David
Here under are the lyrics :
Hide and Seek
Janet Devlin
I'm so tired of playing hide and seek with love
I won't close my eyes and count again to 10
I don't mind if you take what you need from me
You always hide but I'm finding it hard to seek
Oh I spy with my little eye some thing that begins with you
Oh why are you so hard to find
I'm so tired of playing hide and seek with love
I won't close my eyes and count again to 10
Sick and tired of playing hide and seek with love
This time I'm going to hide my heart
Were you will never find it
We've been here so many times before
It's this game that I won't play
No I won't no more
Oh I spy with my little eye
Something that ends with you
Oh why are you so hard to find
I'm so tired of playing hide and seek with love
I won't close my eyes and count again to 10
Sick and tired of playing hide and seek with love
This time I'm going to hide my heart
Were you will never find it
You won't find me
You give it up
So easily
I've had enough
It's my turn to leave
I won't be caught
So easily
I'm so tired of playing hide and seek with love
I won't close my eyes and count again to 10
Sick and tired of playing hide and seek with love
This time I'm going to hide my heart
Where you will never find it
Source : Musixmatch
Paroliers : Newton Faulkner / Toby William Battenberg Faulkner / Janet Devlin
Paroles de Hide and Seek © Peermusic (uk) Ltd.
Rulstar
You are the most underrated singer ever, i wish you got more attention
tia muniz
I love your beautiful voice, it's so original
Janet Devlin
+tia muniz Thank you Tia! <3
Will C
Great colours in this video. Well done. Sounds great too, as always
pewdslover 59
love you janet!!!! you are awesome!!!
Alex Estrella
+Janet Devlin you did amazing in this track your vocals were perfect with the background
Janet Devlin
+Whottity Whot Thank you! :)
Talyn Rahl
One of my favourite tracks of yours as always sung brilliantly.
Love you Janet 😘
Jack Kehoe
How does a smile sound when its competing with subtle excitement.
Can't hide the wide.
Not very hard to seek.
Just look the bright eyes of Janet Devlin,
see a universe of answers all sparkling.
I think spreading good feelings is Janet Devlin's specialty.
Janet,
Fun, refreshing and beautifully sung.
I love it. Great.
Celso luis cardoso de rodrigues
realmente essa menina canta demais, sua voz é linda demais.merecia ter ganho o the X.