By 1995 Killer Queen's UK popularity had grown to such an extent they secured a residency in London's Strand Theatre attracting nationwide BBC coverage - the first tribute to have a show in the West End.
The band's reputation continued to grow both in the UK and abroad. In 1999 they returned from a tour of and Europe and Russia for an awards ceremony in Leicester Square, hosted by Suggs from Madness. He announced they had won the award for “Worldwide Best Tribute Band”.
Play The Game
Killer Queen Lyrics
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Rest your weary head and let your heart decide
It's so easy when you know the rules
It's so easy
All you have to do is fall in love
Play the game, everybody play the game
Of love
When your feeling down and your resistance is low
Light another cigarette and let yourself go
This is your life, don't play hard to get
It's a free world
All you have to do is fall in love
Play the game everybody play the game of love
My game of love has just begun
Love runs from my head down to my toes
My love is pumping trough my veins
Driving me insane
Play the game
Everybody play the game of love
This is your life, don't play hard to get
It's a free world
All you have to do is fall in love
Play the game of love
This is your life, don't play hard to get
It's a free, free world
All you have to do is fall in love
"Play the Game" by Killer Queen and Yuppies is a classic ode to the simplicity and excitement of falling in love. The song encourages listeners to open their minds and hearts and let themselves fall into the game of love. The lyrics suggest that falling in love is an easy and natural process, as long as one is willing to let go of inhibitions and allow oneself to be swept away by love.
The song emphasizes that love is a game that is meant to be played, and everyone should join in the fun. Love is the ultimate free world, and all one has to do is fall in love. The lyrics also suggest that there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to love, and one should feel free to let go and allow oneself to be carried away.
Overall, "Play the Game" is a fun and upbeat song that celebrates the rush and excitement of falling in love, and encourages listeners to let down their guard and allow themselves to be swept up in the game of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Open up your mind and let me step inside
Allow me to enter your thoughts and influence your decisions
Rest your weary head and let your heart decide
Relax and trust your emotions to guide you
It's so easy when you know the rules
Navigating love is simple once you understand its principles
All you have to do is fall in love
The key to love is surrendering to your feelings
Play the game, everybody play the game
Participate in the process of finding love, everyone does it
When your feeling down and your resistance is low
During moments of sadness and vulnerability
Light another cigarette and let yourself go
Find a source of comfort and ease your mind
This is your life, don't play hard to get
Don't reject love out of fear or stubbornness
It's a free world
You are free to explore love on your own terms
My game of love has just begun
I am embarking on my own journey of love
Love runs from my head down to my toes
I am consumed by love, it flows through every part of me
My love is pumping through my veins
I am fully immersed in the feeling of love
Driving me insane
Love is overwhelming me, taking over my thoughts and emotions
Play the game of love
Engage in the process of seeking and giving love
This is your life, don't play hard to get
Don't let opportunities for love pass you by
It's a free world
You are free to follow your heart without fear
All you have to do is fall in love
The only requirement for love is to allow yourself to feel it
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Garret Lee, Jason Matthew Boland, Mark Daniel Prendergast, Stephen Joseph Garrigan, Vincent Thomas May
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