Heart Games
Joy And The Boy Lyrics
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Even in my heart I see
You're not bein' true to me
Deep within my soul I feel
Nothing's like it used to be
Sometimes I wish I could turn back time
But I wish I could so bad, baby
Quit playin' games with my heart
Quit playin' games with my heart
Before you tear us apart (my heart)
Quit playin' games with my heart
I should've known from the start
You know you got to stop (from my heart)
You're tearing us apart (my heart)
Quit playin' games with my heart
I live my life the way
To keep you comin' back to me
Everything I do is for you
So what is it that you can't see?
Sometimes I wish I could turn back time
Impossible as it may seem
But I wish I could so bad, baby
You better quit playin' games with my heart
Quit playin' games with my heart
Before you tear us apart (my heart)
Quit playin' games with my heart
I should've known from the start
You know you got to stop (from my heart)
You're tearing us apart (my heart)
Quit playin' games
Baby, baby the love that we had was so strong
Don't leave me hangin' here forever
Oh baby, baby this is not right
Let's stop this tonight
Baby, oh, quit playin' games
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, baby
Na, na, na, na, na-ah
Sometimes I wish I could
Turn back time, impossible as it may seem
But I wish I could so bad, baby
Quit playin' games with my heart
Quit playin' games with my heart
Before you tear us apart (my heart)
Quit playin' games with my heart
I should've known from the start
You know you got to stop (from my heart)
You're tearing us apart (my heart)
Quit playin' games with my heart
Quit playin' games with my heart
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, baby
Na, na, na, na, na-ah
Quit playin' games with my heart
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na (with my heart)
Na, na, na, na, na, baby (my heart)
My heart
The song “Quit Playin’ Games with My Heart” by Joy and the Boy is a heartbreaking anthem about a relationship that is falling apart due to one person’s lack of honesty and commitment. The lyrics begin with the singer acknowledging that their significant other is not being true to them, and they feel that things are not how they used to be. They express a desire to turn back time and fix things, but they know that is impossible. The chorus is a plea for their partner to stop playing games with their heart and tearing them apart. The singer admits that they live their life to keep their partner coming back, but they still can’t see how their actions are hurting the relationship.
The second verse reinforces the idea that the singer is doing everything for their partner, but they still feel ignored and unloved. The bridge is a plea for their partner to remember the love that they shared and not leave them hanging in this state forever. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the pain that the singer is feeling and their final plea for their partner to stop playing games.
Overall, “Quit Playin’ Games with My Heart” is a poignant representation of the heartbreak that can result from a lack of honesty and commitment in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, oh
Opening line of the song, expressing the frustration and pain of the singer.
Even in my heart I see You're not bein' true to me
A realization that the other person is not sincere and that their commitment is not true.
Deep within my soul I feel Nothing's like it used to be
A feeling of loss and sadness at realizing that the relationship is not the same as it once was.
Sometimes I wish I could turn back time Impossible as it may seem
A feeling of regret and longing to be able to change past mistakes, even though it may not be possible.
But I wish I could so bad, baby Quit playin' games with my heart
The singer is frustrated and fed up with the other person toying with their emotions and playing games.
Before you tear us apart (my heart) I should've known from the start
The singer realizes that they should have seen the warning signs of the other person's insincerity from the beginning.
You know you got to stop (from my heart) You're tearing us apart (my heart)
The singer pleads with the other person to stop playing games and causing their relationship to fall apart.
I live my life the way To keep you comin' back to me
The singer is devoted to the other person and does everything in their power to maintain the relationship and keep them interested.
Everything I do is for you So what is it that you can't see?
The singer is confused and hurt that despite their efforts, the other person still does not appreciate them or reciprocate their feelings.
Baby, baby the love that we had was so strong Don't leave me hangin' here forever
The singer reminisces about the strength of their past love and begs the other person not to leave them emotionally stranded.
Oh baby, baby this is not right Let's stop this tonight
The singer realizes that the relationship is not healthy and needs to end for both parties to move on.
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na Na, na, na, na, na, baby Na, na, na, na, na-ah
Repetition of a catchy chorus, imploring the other person to stop playing games and reconcile for the sake of their love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Martin Karl Sandberg, Herbert Crichlow
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