If You Play Your Cards Right
One Way Lyrics


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Something on your mind
I feel it every time I'm with you
It's what you like to do, something I like to
Let's get it tight

If you play your cards right
Everything will be alright with me
If you play your cards right
Everything will be alright with me

You won't have to hide what you feel inside
Can't be afraid to talk to me
Love is guaranteed
You play them right with me and you will see

If you play your cards right
Everything will be alright with me
If you play your cards right
Everything will be alright with me

If you play your cards right
Everything will be alright with me
If you play your cards right
Everything will be alright with me

If you play your cards right
Everything will be alright with me
If you play your cards right
Everything will be alright with me

If you play your cards right
Everything will be alright with me
If you play your cards right
Everything will be alright with me

If you play your cards right
Everything's gonna be alright
If you play your cards right with me

If you play your cards right
Everything's gonna be alright
If you play your cards right with me

If you play your cards right
Everything's gonna be alright
If you play your cards right with me

If you play your cards right
Everything's gonna be alright
If you play your cards right with me

If you play your cards right
Everything's gonna be alright
If you play your cards right with me

If you play your cards right
Everything's gonna be alright
If you play your cards right with me

If you play your cards right
Everything's gonna be alright
If you play your cards right with me

If you play your cards right
Everything's gonna be alright
If you play your cards right with me





It's gonna be alright
It's gonna be alright

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of One Way's song "If You Play Your Cards Right" suggest that the person mentioned in the song has feelings for someone, and that they need to express their feelings in order to deepen their relationship. The song communicates the message that if the person plays their "cards right," and communicates their feelings, everything will be alright between them.


The lyrics suggest that the person should not be afraid to talk about their feelings, as love is guaranteed. The singer assures the listener that they won't have to hide what they feel inside, and that everything will be alright if they express their emotions.


Overall, the lyrics convey the idea that love can be expressed and received if the person communicates their feelings honestly, and plays their cards right.


Line by Line Meaning

Something on your mind
I can sense that you want to communicate something to me


I feel it every time I'm with you
This feeling is present every time that we're together


It's what you like to do, something I like to
I also enjoy open communication like you do


Let's get it tight
Let's make sure we're on the same page


If you play your cards right
If you communicate effectively and openly with me


Everything will be alright with me
I will understand and be accepting of you


You won't have to hide what you feel inside
You don't need to keep your emotions bottled up


Can't be afraid to talk to me
Don't be scared to speak your mind to me


Love is guaranteed
I promise to love and accept you


You play them right with me and you will see
If you communicate effectively with me, you will see the benefits


Everything's gonna be alright
Everything will be fine


If you play your cards right with me
If you communicate effectively with me


It's gonna be alright
Everything will be okay




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KEVIN DUANE MCCORD

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@blackrosegoddess5407

I just lost my aunt last night and I've had this song on repeat nonstop since last night. This was her favorite song. ...... I miss her so damn much. 😚😢

@DarkandlovelyLovely

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@blackbelt524

She left you a blessing in the form of music (this song) get married and live great.!

@NSHVELL

🙏🏽🥺 keeping u in my prayers even if I don't know u nobody shouldn't leave this earth but we all have to go

@garysmith8073

This is so Spiritual Makes YOU WANNA GET BACK UP AFTER BEING TORN DOWN . GIVES YOU A SECOND TO LIVE A NEW LIFE !!!!!+

@Weuniteas1

I think I'm gonna cry. I can't even explain what this song does to me. Thank you for posting. Love it, love it , love it!!!!!!!!

@lamontdavis9410

First time I heard this song was when I was 13 yrs old dancing with this girl and 30 yrs later I met the same girl at a wedding when this song came on and still together now

@LeMusicSeducer

Omg!!! This song stayed on repeat a years ago! So beautiful. Good music makes you wanna cry... that's how this ballad made me feel. I never knew who sang this song. Thanks for posting.

@lowendfella

This was Alicia meyers finest era. Thanks for the beautiful melodies.

@lilmisses232

omq my father used to listen to this ALL THE TIME. i miss him & love this song.!!

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