ItS All In The Game
Manilow Barry Lyrics
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But it's all in the game
All in the wonderful game
That we know as love
You have words with him
And your future's looking dim
But these things
Your hearts can rise above
Once in a while he won't call
But it's all in the game
Soon he'll be there at your side
With a sweet bouquet
And he'll kiss your lips
And caress your waiting fingertips
And your hearts will fly away
Once in a while he won't call
But it's all in the game
Soon he'll be there at your side
With a sweet bouquet
And he'll kiss your lips
And caress your waiting fingertips
And your hearts will fly away
In "It's All in the Game," Barry Manilow sings about the ups and downs of love. He begins the first verse by acknowledging that many tears will fall, but that it's all part of the game of love. He describes love as a "wonderful game" that we all know, indicating that despite the difficulties, we all continue to play because the rewards are worth it. In the second verse, he acknowledges that there will be disagreements and difficulties in relationships and that sometimes it feels like the future is bleak. However, he suggests that couples can get past these things and rise above them, indicating that forgiveness and understanding are key to making a relationship work.
However, the song is not all about difficult times. The chorus suggests that sometimes things are perfect, with the lover bringing flowers and sweet words and both partners feeling like their hearts are flying away. The repetition of the refrain, "Once in a while he won't call, but it's all in the game" indicates that occasional bumps in the road are normal and to be expected, but that as long as the love is real, everything will work out in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
Many a tear has to fall
Love is not always easy and often results in heartbreak
But it's all in the game
However, this is simply the nature of love and we must accept it
All in the wonderful game
Despite the heartbreak, love is a beautiful thing that we should cherish
That we know as love
This rollercoaster of emotions is what we have come to recognize as love
You have words with him
Disagreements and arguments are bound to happen in any relationship
And your future's looking dim
These conflicts may make it seem like the relationship is headed for failure
But these things
However,
Your hearts can rise above
It is possible to overcome these challenges if both parties are willing to work towards a resolution and strengthen their love
Once in a while he won't call
Sometimes our loved ones may not give us the attention we desire
But it's all in the game
But again, this is just a part of love that we must accept
Soon he'll be there at your side
However, these moments are just temporary
With a sweet bouquet
And our loved ones will surprise us with romantic gestures to show their affection
And he'll kiss your lips
They will express their love physically
And caress your waiting fingertips
And make us feel special and cherished
And your hearts will fly away
These small moments of love will reignite the sparks in our hearts and make us fall in love all over again
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARLO KARGES, LISA DALBELLO
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