In 2010, vocal harmony groups New Kids On The Block and Backstreet Boys, bo… Read Full Bio ↴In 2010, vocal harmony groups New Kids On The Block and Backstreet Boys, both of which toured extensively together to massive success, joined together to form super-boy band NKOTBSB. They first performed together on the American Music Awards and toured throughout 2011. "Don't Turn Out the Lights" was the first single released by the super group, which went on air for the first time on Ryan Seacrest's show. The single was then released on a greatest hits collection CD in May, having five hits from each group on it, as well as on iTunes.

Quit Playing Games
NKOTBSB Lyrics

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Baby, oh

Even in my heart I see
You're not bein' true to me
Deep within my soul I feel
Nothing's like it used to be

Sometimes I wish I could turn back time

Impossible as it may seem
But I wish I could so bad, baby
Quit playin' games with my heart

Quit playin' games with my heart
Before you tear us apart (my heart)
Quit playin' games with my heart
I should've known from the start
You know you got to stop (from my heart)
You're tearing us apart (my heart)
Quit playin' games with my heart

I live my life the way
To keep you comin' back to me
Everything I do is for you
So what is it that you can't see

Sometimes I wish I could turn back time
Impossible as it may seem
But I wish I could so bad, baby
You better quit playin' games with my heart

Quit playin' games with my heart
Before you tear us apart (my heart)
Quit playin' games with my heart
I should've known from the start
You know you got to stop (from my heart)
You're tearing us apart (my heart)
Quit playin' games

Baby, baby the love that we had was so strong
Don't leave me hangin' here forever
Oh baby, baby this is not right
Let's stop this tonight

Baby, (oh) quit playin' games
Baby

Sometimes I wish I could
Turn back time, impossible as it may seem
But I wish I could so bad, baby
Quit playin' games with my heart

Quit playin' games with my heart
Before you tear us apart (my heart)
Quit playin' games with my heart
I should've known from the start
You know you got to stop (from my heart)
You're tearing us apart (my heart)
Quit playin' games with my heart

Quit playin' games with my heart
Baby

Quit playin' games with my heart
With my heart

My heart
With my heart

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of NKOTBSB's "Quit Playing Games" describe a person whose partner is not being honest with them, causing them to feel insecure and worried about the state of their relationship. The person expresses a desire to turn back time and fix things, but knows that it is impossible. They urge their partner to stop playing games with their heart and to be honest with them so that they can work things out.

The chorus of the song is a plea for the partner to quit playing games with their heart, to stop tearing them apart, and to be honest with them. The second verse of the song describes the person's efforts to keep their partner coming back to them, and how they feel that everything they do is for them. They cannot understand why their partner is not being honest with them, and how it is causing them to feel.

Overall, the song conveys a sense of frustration and sadness about a relationship that is falling apart because of a lack of honesty and communication. It is a relatable song for anyone who has dealt with these issues in a relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby, oh
Addressing the beloved with a tone of affection.

Even in my heart I see You're not bein' true to me
Despite the love in my heart, my intuition tells me that you are being unfaithful.

Deep within my soul I feel Nothing's like it used to be
My soul acknowledges that something has changed in our relationship.

Sometimes I wish I could turn back time Impossible as it may seem But I wish I could so bad, baby Quit playin' games with my heart
Expressing the desire to erase harmful actions from the past, but emphasizing that the current behavior must change.

Quit playin' games with my heart Before you tear us apart (my heart) Quit playin' games with my heart I should've known from the start You know you got to stop (from my heart) You're tearing us apart (my heart) Quit playin' games with my heart
Reinforcing the plea to stop playing games and highlighting the damaging impact it has on their relationship.

I live my life the way To keep you comin' back to me Everything I do is for you So what is it that you can't see
I strive to keep you happy and dedicate my life towards our relationship, questioning why my efforts are not recognized.

Baby, baby the love that we had was so strong Don't leave me hangin' here forever Oh baby, baby this is not right Let's stop this tonight
Reinforcing the once strong love they shared and the urgency to stop playing games and address their issues.

Quit playin' games with my heart Baby
A final plea to stop playing games that could be ending their relationship.

With my heart My heart With my heart
Repeating the plea to stop playing games with a focus on the heart as the symbol of their relationship.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HERBERT CRICHLOW, MARTIN SANDBERG

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