The Game
Otis Stacks Lyrics

'Cause every flower that feeds in the garden
Every living thing in the garden, including flowers, has to fulfill their purpose by living and dying.

And every train that comes in departs its
Just as trains come and go, so do people and relationships.

Just a part of life
Realizing that change is a natural part of life.

Just a fact of life
Accepting that things don't always stay the same.

I smile at you, you don't smile at me
One person puts in the effort while the other person is distant and indifferent.

And we pretend it's fine like we used to be
Both parties are in denial and trying to hold onto the past when things were better.

Like we used to be now
Acknowledging that things have changed.

Love goes up
Love can bring one to great heights.

And love goes down
Love can also lead to the deepest lows.

Round and round it can never be found
Love is unpredictable and hard to hold onto.

I still love you
Despite everything, there are still feelings of love.

I pretend to love you
However, it isn't enough or isn't real.

You always, always, always
One person always has to have their way and be in control.

Got to be your way your way your way
This person is extremely stubborn.

But I'm tired of all the games you play
The other person is tired of the mind games and manipulation.

And all those crazy little things you say
The controlling person says things that don't make sense or don't align with reality.

But I stay with you anyway
However, the tired person still stays in the relationship.

'Cause I know your heart used to care
Believing in the good times and the love that was once there.

I got my hand around the neck of yesterday
Holding onto and suffocating the past.

Chokin' on the past but my love remains
Holding onto love despite past hurts.

You don't
One person doesn't reciprocate love.

I will
Despite this, the other person will still love.

You won't
The unreciprocating person won't love anymore.

You quit
One person gives up on the relationship.

I hope
The other person still hopes that things will work out.

My dreams they won't
Despite their hopes, things still may not work out.

Go up in smoke
Dreams may be destroyed and turn to ash.

Everytime I leave my heart yearns for you
Feeling incomplete and longing when the other person leaves.

And I can't stop
Despite wanting to move on, they can't.

Got me thinking about the way that we used to be
Remembering the past and the good times they shared.

My memories a shadow that plays tricks with me
Memories can be deceiving and may not always be completely accurate.

And she beckons with her finger but she's teasing me
Memories may entice and tease, but may not be attainable.

When I reach out to grab her then she flees from me
Trying to grasp onto old memories, but they always slip away.

I'm tired and broke
Feeling exhausted and worn out.

My heart don't know
Despite this exhaustion, their heart still loves.

My hope still grows
Hoping that things will still work out.

But lady I don't know
Feeling unsure about the future of the relationship.

Oh yeah
Expressing confirmation.

Oh I love you
Despite the struggles, the feeling of love is still there.