Poker Face
Marcela Mangabeira Lyrics


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I wanna hold 'em like they do in Texas plays
Fold 'em, let 'em, hit me, raise it baby stay with me
Love Game intuition play the cards with spades to start
And after he's been hooked I'll play the one that's on his heart
oh, oo-o-o
o-o-o-o-o-oh!!
I'll get him hot, show him what I've got
oh, oh-o-o-o!
o-o-oo-o-o-oh
I'll get him hot, show him what I've got

Can't read my,
Can't read my,
No he can't read my poker face
(She's got me like nobody)
Can't read my
Can't read my
No he can't read my poker face
(She is gonna let nobody)

(Muh muh muh muh)

I wanna roll with him a hard pair we will be
A little gambling is fun when you're with me
Russian Roulette is not the same without a gun
And baby when it's love, if its not rough it isn't fun
ooh.o-o-o-oh
o-o-oo-o-o-oh
I'll get him hot, show him what I've got
oh.o-o-h-o-oh
o-oooh-oh-o-o-oh
I'll get him hot, show him what I've got

Can't read my,
Can't read my,
No he can't read my poker face
(She's got me like nobody)
Can't read my
Can't read my
No he can't read my poker face
(She is gonna let nobody)

I won't tell you that I love you
Kiss or hug you
'Cause I'm bluffing with my muffin
I'm not lying I'm just stunning with my love glue gunnin'
Just like a chick in the casino
Take your bank before I pay you out
I promise this, promise this
Check this hand cause I'm marvelous

Can't read my,
Can't read my,
No he can't read my poker face
(She's got me like nobody)
Can't read my
Can't read my
No he can't read my poker face
(She is gonna let nobody)

Can't read my,
Can't read my,
No he can't read my poker face
(She's got me like nobody)
Can't read my
Can't read my
No he can't read my poker face
(She is gonna let nobody)

Can't read my,
Can't read my,
No he can't read my poker face
(She's got me like nobody)
Can't read my
Can't read my




No he can't read my poker face
(She is gonna let nobody)

Overall Meaning

The song "Poker Face" is a tale of love and gambling. The opening lyrics "I wanna hold 'em like they do in Texas plays, fold 'em, let 'em, hit me, raise it baby, stay with me" conjure up images of a game of poker, where the singer wants to hold onto her cards, take risks and make the other player stay in the game. She talks about playing the Love Game with her intuition and using her cards with spades to start. Once she has hooked her opponent, she'll play the one that's on his heart.


As the song progresses, the singer makes it clear that she's not in the game for love. She says she won't tell her opponent that she loves him or hug him because she's bluffing with her muffin. She's not lying, she's just stunning with her love glue gunning, and just like a chick in the casino, she'll take the bank before she pays out. The chorus, "Can't read my poker face," repeats a simple message: the singer is not only good at poker but also at hiding her true intentions and feelings.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna hold 'em like they do in Texas plays
I want to play poker like they do in Texas, where bets can be high and exciting.


Fold 'em, let 'em, hit me, raise it baby stay with me
I ask my partner to stay with me during the game while we fold, call, hit or raise our bets.


Love Game intuition play the cards with spades to start
I use my love life strategy and intuition to play the game, starting with spades as the trump suit.


And after he's been hooked I'll play the one that's on his heart
Once I have gained my partner's interest and attention, I will play the card that appeals to their emotions and desires.


I'll get him hot, show him what I've got
I will make my partner feel passionate and attracted to me by showing them my best game.


Can't read my, Can't read my, No he can't read my poker face
My partner is unable to guess my next move or read my emotions during the game.


(She's got me like nobody)
My partner has gained control and influence over me through the game.


I wanna roll with him a hard pair we will be
I want to be with a partner who is equally skilled and daring in playing the game.


A little gambling is fun when you're with me
Playing poker with me is an enjoyable and pleasurable experience.


Russian Roulette is not the same without a gun
Playing Russian Roulette without the risk of harm or danger is not as thrilling or exciting.


And baby when it's love, if its not rough it isn't fun
In order for love to be thrilling and fulfilling, it must have some elements of risk and challenge.


I won't tell you that I love you, Kiss or hug you
I will not show my affection or emotions openly during the game.


'Cause I'm bluffing with my muffin, I'm not lying I'm just stunning with my love glue gunnin'
I am bluffing during the game, using my charm and wit to deceive and win.


Just like a chick in the casino, Take your bank before I pay you out
I am a skilled and cunning player, like a clever gambler who takes their winnings before paying out.


I promise this, promise this, Check this hand cause I'm marvelous
I am confident in my abilities and promise to impress my partner during the game.


(She is gonna let nobody)
I am in control of the game and won't allow anyone to dictate my strategy or emotions.




Writer(s): Nadir Khayat, Stefani Germanotta

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Comments from YouTube:

@jacksondiaz6796

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@migueleduardoescobarleon7197

Soy de Venezuela pero estas canciones de Brasil son hermosísimas....me encantan..

@ellenoliveira1954

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