It's All in the Game
Marie Osmond Lyrics


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Many a tear has to fall
But its 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 heart can rise above
Once in a while he won't call
But its 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 heart will fly away

Many a tear has to fall
But its 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 heart can rise above
Once in a while he won't call
But its 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 heart will fly away

Overall Meaning

The classic song "It's All In The Game" by Marie Osmond speaks to the ups and downs of love. The first verse starts with acknowledging that sometimes, tears have to fall in love. However, it's all part of the wonderful game known as love. The lyrics suggest that the future may look dim after having a confrontation with a loved one, but it's implied that the heart can rise above it.


The chorus repeats the idea that love is a game, full of joy and heartache. The second verse suggests that there may be times when a loved one doesn't call, but it's still part of the game. It's then revealed that he will eventually show up with flowers and affection, causing the heart to fly away.


Overall, the lyrics convey the idea that love is a complex game full of emotion and experiences. The song suggests that the tough times in love are all part of the excitement and that ultimately, the heart will rise above it all.


Line by Line Meaning

Many a tear has to fall
There will be many moments of heartbreak and sadness


But its all in the game
However, that is just part of the process of falling in love


All in the wonderful game
This game of love can be both difficult and delightful


That we know as love
The feeling of love is something we all recognize


You have words with him
Sometimes disagreements or fights happen in relationships


And your future's looking dim
This can cause worry or concern about the future of the relationship


But these things your heart can rise above
However, with time and perspective, these problems can be overcome


Once in a while he won't call
There may be times when one partner feels neglected or ignored


But its all in the game
But this should not be taken as a sign of the end of the relationship


Soon he'll be there at your side
In fact, things will likely get better with time


With a sweet bouquet
And the partner will make an effort to show their love and affection


And he'll kiss your lips
This will be shown through romantic gestures and physical intimacy


And caress your waiting fingertips
Which will help to rekindle the love that was once there


And your heart will fly away
In the end, love will conquer all and make everything worth it




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Written by: Carl Sigman, Charles Gates Dawes

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