Love Is Not A Game
McAuley Schenker Group Lyrics
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There's no new words to say
You're changing, rearranging
There's a whole new game to play
But this time I think I've lost
Only memories of the past
Tell me where did I go wrong
Was it you all along
Love is not a game
The stakes are high, you're playing with fire
Love is not a game
Knock over the pieces and start it again
You know it 'cause you show it
You should never hide it from me
I'm trying, really trying
To be what you want me to be
These emotions are killing me
I can't let go are you crazy
Thought the pleasure had just begun
Look what we have become
The lyrics to McAuley Schenker Group's song Love Is Not A Game delve deep into the complexities of love and how it can be compared to a game. The song explores the emotions of two people who have been in love for some time, and how they are now feeling disconnected and lost. The opening lines of the song, "You feel it and I feel it, there's no new words to say" depict how the two partners are feeling the same things emotionally, but are also struggling to express themselves verbally. The following lyrics, "You're changing, rearranging, there's a whole new game to play" talks about how both partners are evolving in different directions, and the relationship they once knew is no longer the same.
The chorus of the song, "Love is not a game, the stakes are high, you're playing with fire" highlights how love is no easy feat, and the consequences of losing out on it can be devastating. The line "knock over the pieces and start it again" is an interesting metaphor that compares the game of love to a board game, where you can start again after you lose. However, in reality, love is not so easy to reset. The song comes to a realization towards the end, "These emotions are killing me, I can't let go, are you crazy, thought the pleasure had just begun, look what we have become". The realization that the love they thought was giving them pleasure is the same love that is now causing them immense pain.
Line by Line Meaning
You feel it and I feel it
We both feel the same way about our love, it's mutual.
There's no new words to say
We don't need to repeat ourselves as our love is something we both know and understand.
You're changing, rearranging
You are evolving and becoming someone different.
There's a whole new game to play
Our love has changed and we need to adapt to the new challenges it brings.
But this time I think I've lost
I feel like I've lost this game of love.
Only memories of the past
All I have left now are memories of our past relationship.
Tell me where did I go wrong
I'm trying to understand where I went wrong in our relationship.
Was it you all along
I'm questioning if the problem in our relationship was actually caused by you.
Love is not a game
Love is a serious commitment that should not be taken lightly.
The stakes are high, you're playing with fire
The consequences of playing with love's emotions can be dangerous and destructive.
Knock over the pieces and start it again
Even if our love fails, we can always start over and try again.
You know it 'cause you show it
I can tell you love me because you show it through your actions.
You should never hide it from me
It's important for us to always communicate our love for each other and not hide our feelings.
I'm trying, really trying
I'm making a genuine effort to make this relationship work.
To be what you want me to be
I'm striving to be the kind of partner you need and want me to be.
These emotions are killing me
Dealing with the ups and downs of love is emotionally exhausting.
I can't let go are you crazy
I can't just give up on this relationship, even if it's unhealthy.
Thought the pleasure had just begun
I thought we were going to have a long and happy relationship together.
Look what we have become
Our relationship has turned into something that makes us unhappy and unfulfilled.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALLAN NELSON, ROBIN MC AULEY, ROCKY NEWTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
johnny zell
You feel it...and I feel it
There's no new words to say
You're changin'....Re-arrangin.....
There's a whole new game to play
But this time I think I've lost
Only memories of the past
Tell me where did I go wrong
Was it you...all along?
Chorus:
Love is not a game...the stakes are high...you're playin' with fire...
Love is not a game....Knock over the pieces...and start it again
You know it, 'Cause you show it
You could never hide it from me
And I'm tryin'....really tryin'.....
To be what you want me to be
These emotions are killing me
But I can't let go...-Are you crazy?
Thought the pleasure had just begun
Look what we have become.....
puckdropper27
this album is still f'n great. a true test of time.
MiladyMetalhead
Still badass as ever! Long live metal girls & boys! \m/
Jimmy T
What a great team they made..Some really good music..Too bad it was short lived
Scott Hart
What a Great Album... Takes me back... Great Harmonies
johnny zell
You feel it...and I feel it
There's no new words to say
You're changin'....Re-arrangin.....
There's a whole new game to play
But this time I think I've lost
Only memories of the past
Tell me where did I go wrong
Was it you...all along?
Chorus:
Love is not a game...the stakes are high...you're playin' with fire...
Love is not a game....Knock over the pieces...and start it again
You know it, 'Cause you show it
You could never hide it from me
And I'm tryin'....really tryin'.....
To be what you want me to be
These emotions are killing me
But I can't let go...-Are you crazy?
Thought the pleasure had just begun
Look what we have become.....
Veronica Gutiérrez
Love those bass lines...
☆ Rocky rocks !! ♡
bumbo612
fantastic song!!!!
Rod King
5/28/22 This album still kicks ass after all this time.
Christopher Reinheimer
yet another killer song from this record. period
trexx63
Epic! Guitar and voice juggernaut!