The Game
Lucy Yeghiazaryan Lyrics
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Tell me that I'm your desire
And when you kiss me kiss me slowly
Tell me my lips taste of wine.
Oh yes I've heard it all before
And I'm pretty sure it's the game
But please don't be misunderstood
But what's the use?
If the lovin' is good.
Say you'll love me til mornin'
As the sun hits all of my flaws
And I'm the evening when I'm lonely
Promos me you'll try and call
Oh yes I've heard it all before
Ans I'm pretty sure it's all the game
There's no shame
I still wanna play.
In Lucy Yeghiazaryan's song 'The Game', the singer has been told sweet and romantic things before, but she is not fooled by them anymore. She asks her lover to say that they will love her forever and to confirm that they desire her. When they kiss her, she wants them to take it slow and to acknowledge the taste of her lips. However, she is also aware that these phrases may just be part of 'the game', and that her lover may not really mean them. Despite this, she is willing to continue playing along as long as she experiences the pleasure of their love.
The lyrics of this song express vulnerability and need for validation, while at the same time, the singer is aware that she has been played before. Lucy Yeghiazaryan's vocals bring to life the song's duality, as she croons over the soft R&B beat, with a sense of ennui in her voice. It shows that the singer understands the risks involved in relationships and the pain that comes with falling in love. However, she still chooses to play the game, even though she knows deep down that it may not end well.
Line by Line Meaning
Say you'll love me forever
Express your eternal affection towards me
Tell me that I'm your desire
State that I am the one you long for
And when you kiss me kiss me slowly
Take your time and savor our kiss
Tell me my lips taste of wine.
Compliment my kissing by comparing it to a rich, indulgent flavor
Oh yes I've heard it all before
I am familiar with these types of declarations
And I'm pretty sure it's the game
I suspect that these are merely tactics
But please don't be misunderstood
Do not misinterpret my skepticism
I'll leave when I should
I will exit the situation at the appropriate time
But what's the use?
However, what purpose does that serve?
If the lovin' is good.
When the affection is satisfying and genuine, it can be hard to resist
Say you'll love me til mornin'
Express that your fondness for me will last until daytime
As the sun hits all of my flaws
Even when my imperfections are made apparent in daylight
And I'm the evening when I'm lonely
During my times of solitude, especially at night
Promos me you'll try and call
Assure me that you will make an effort to reach out to me
There's no shame
There is nothing inherently wrong with playing along with these declarations
I still wanna play.
Despite my suspicions, I am still interested in pursuing this flirtation
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Lauren Gould, Rachel Howard
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