The Player
Kid Francescoli Julia Minkin Lyrics


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I’d like to know just how you feel
You know you want more, let’s be real
You say good-bye, good riddance, I say amen
We both know it’s over, let’s end it again
Come around like old times, gonna break me heart
Come around like old times, gonna break my heart
I’d like to state, I only lied to get through to you
At least now we’re even, that seem fair to you?
You make me mad and you know it, but you don’t know where I’ve been





Do you wanna play fair? Anytime, anywhere... Come play me again

Overall Meaning

In "The Player," Julia Minkin reflects on a turbulent romantic relationship and expresses a desire to understand her partner's true feelings. The lyrics suggest a sense of longing and a yearning for honesty. She acknowledges that both parties want more from the relationship but recognizes the need to face reality and move on.


In the first stanza, Julia expresses her curiosity about her partner's emotions, emphasizing the importance of genuine connection and authenticity. She acknowledges that they both desire something more substantial than what their current situation offers. The line "You say good-bye, good riddance, I say amen" implies a mutual understanding that it is time to let go and move on. They both recognize that their relationship is over and, perhaps, have been through this ending before.


The chorus portrays the repeated cycle of their relationship, where her partner keeps coming back like "old times" but ultimately ends up breaking Julia's heart. There is bitterness in her voice as she mentions lying just to communicate with her partner. She suggests that their previous dishonesty cancels each other out, indicating a lack of trust and a desire for a more truthful and fair connection. The final lines play with the idea of playing games, questioning if her partner wants to engage in a fair contest and inviting them to "play me again."


Overall, "The Player" explores the complexities of a deteriorating relationship, highlighting the desire for authentic emotions, fair play, and finding closure.


Line by Line Meaning

I’d like to know just how you feel
I desire to understand your true emotions


You know you want more, let’s be real
Deep down, you acknowledge your desire for an increased connection


You say good-bye, good riddance, I say amen
You bid farewell, and I wholeheartedly agree and support it


We both know it’s over, let’s end it again
Both of us are well aware that our relationship has concluded, so let's terminate it once more


Come around like old times, gonna break me heart
You repeatedly return, just like in the past, and it will inevitably cause me heartbreak


Come around like old times, gonna break my heart
Return to my life in a familiar manner, similar to how you used to, and it will result in my heartache


I’d like to state, I only lied to get through to you
I want to express that I only resorted to deception to communicate effectively with you


At least now we’re even, that seem fair to you?
At the very least, now we are equal in terms of dishonesty, does that appear equitable to you?


You make me mad and you know it, but you don’t know where I’ve been
You intentionally provoke my anger and are aware of it, yet you remain oblivious to the experiences I've endured


Do you wanna play fair? Anytime, anywhere... Come play me again
Are you interested in engaging in a fair competition? I am open to it at any time and location... So, come and challenge me once more




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Written by: Julia Minkin, Mathieu Hocine

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@Eroisse

[Verse 1]
I'd like to know just how you feel
You know you want more, let's be real
You say goodbye, good riddance! I say amen
We both know it's over, let's end it again

[Chorus]
Come around like old times
Come break my heart
Come around like old times
Come and break my heart

[Verse 2]
I'd like to state, I only lie to get through to you
At least now we're even, that seem fair to you?
You make me mad and you know it
But you don't know where I've been
Do you want to play fair? Anytime, anywhere
Come play me again

[Chorus]
Come around, come around
Come around like old times
Come break my heart
Come around like old times
Gonna break my heart



@mariafoxie98

I'd like to know
Just how you feel
You know you want more
Let's be real
You say goodbye good riddance
I say Amen
We both now it's over
Let's end it again
Come around make overtimes
Come break my heart
Come around make overtimes
Come and break my heart

I like to spit
I won't lie to get through to you
At least now I'm even
That seems fair to you
You make me mad and you know it
You know where I've been
You wanna play fair anytime anywhere
Come play me again

Come around
Come around
Come around make overtimes
Come break my heart
Come around make overtimes
Come and break my heart



@Vangelis-GRE

Id like to know
Just how you feel
You know you want more
Less perial
You say good bye good ridance
I say amen
We both know its over
Lets end it again
Come again like old times
Come and break my heart
Come around like old times
And again break my heart
Id like to state
Id only lie to get through to you
At least now were even
That seems fair to you?
You make me mad and you know it
But you dont know where ive been
Do you want to play fair? Anytime anywhere
Come play me again
Come around
Come around
Come around like old times
Come and break my heart
Come around like old
And again break my heart



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@kidfrancescoli

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@lazarusmagellan2367

awesome! still here in 2023!

@Michael-qt3xl

We want more?

@kidfrancescoli

Hey ✨my new single "You Are Everywhere" is out now!

@vaibhavajoshi2588

That violin intervention is divine!

@mizaristica.

By far, one of my favorite songs!!! ❤

@ponchosdxc3827

je viens de découvrir Kid Francescoli et .. wow! bluffant! je suis épaté par la palette créatrice de cet artiste. bravo

@lazarusmagellan2367

this is some mad nostalgia

@Sebbson1337

"At least now we're even
That seems fair to you?"

Powerful stuff!

@therealeinzelkind3094

I could listen to it all day

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