Love Is the Name of the Game
Patty Ryan Lyrics


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Don't think it's over
When you say goodbye
You think it's easy
To break a Heart
But don't forget ten thousand tears I cry
Love's game I knew it from the Start
Love is the Name of the Game
Oh stop let me feeling this Game
This love, You're a part of my Heart
Don't leave me lonely in the Heat of the Night
Oh Oh Love is the Name of the Game
Don't stop, when you're feeling the same
My love, I'm living just for you
Please, make my dreams come true
That time I've changing
Boy, why can't you see
Now it's the time
To say the Truth
Was it a joke
When you said: Stay with me
Don't bring me down
Don't make me blue
Love is the Name of the Game
Oh stop let me feeling this Game
This love, You're a part of my Heart
Don't leave me lonely in the Heat of the Night
Oh oh Love is the Name of the Game
Don't stop, when you're feeling the same
My Love, I'm living just for you
Please, make my dreams come true




You think it's easy when you say goodbye
But don't forget the Tears I cry...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Patty Ryan's Love Is the Name of the Game convey deep emotions of love, heartbreak, and longing. The song is a plea for a lover not to give up on their relationship, that the game of love is worth fighting for, and that their love is a vital part of their heart. The song opens with a warning to the person leaving that it is not over even when they say goodbye, and that breaking someone's heart is not an easy thing to do. The singer recalls the ten thousand tears she has cried, implying the depth of emotions she has invested in the relationship. She then declares her understanding of the game of love from the start, indicating that she is willing to continue playing.


The chorus of the song contains the title, Love Is the Name of the Game, which is repeated several times. Each time the chorus comes up, the singer is essentially telling her lover that they are part of her heart, and that she does not want to be left lonely in the heat of the night. She implores her lover not to stop playing the game, to feel the same way she does, and make her dreams come true. In the end, the singer expresses disappointment that the relationship may have been a joke to her lover, and pleads with them not to bring her down or make her blue.


Overall, the song is about the game of love, the emotional investment required, the deep bonds that form, and the pain that comes from losing someone you love.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't think it's over
Just because you say goodbye doesn't mean it's truly the end.


When you say goodbye
Parting ways is never easy, no matter who initiates it.


You think it's easy
Breaking someone's heart is not as simple as you believe it to be.


To break a Heart
Causing emotional pain and heartbreak is a serious matter.


But don't forget ten thousand tears I cry
Remember the countless tears and emotional distress that comes with lost love.


Love's game I knew it from the Start
The complexities and unpredictability of love have always been evident to me.


Love is the Name of the Game
The ultimate goal and motivation in life is love.


Oh stop let me feeling this Game
Allow me to fully embrace this love and relationship I have.


This love, You're a part of my Heart
You are a fundamental and inseparable aspect of my love and heart.


Don't leave me lonely in the Heat of the Night
Please don't abandon me in times of need, especially at night when loneliness is amplified.


Don't stop, when you're feeling the same
Don't give up on love when we share the same feelings.


My love, I'm living just for you
My reason for living and striving is solely for the sake of our love.


Please, make my dreams come true
Help me fulfil my deepest desires and aspirations through our love.


That time I've changing
I have grown and evolved since our relationship started.


Boy, why can't you see
Why can't you perceive and understand my personal growth and changes?


Now it's the time
The moment has arrived to act on our feelings and intentions.


To say the Truth
To be completely honest and transparent with each other.


Was it a joke
Did you really mean what you said or was it just a playful remark?


When you said: Stay with me
When you requested for me to remain by your side, did you genuinely mean it?


Don't bring me down
Please don't cause me any emotional suffering or distress.


Don't make me blue
Don't make me feel sad, discouraged or hopeless.


You think it's easy when you say goodbye
You make it seem simple and painless to leave someone, but that's not always the case.


But don't forget the Tears I cry...
Remember the tears and emotional pain that come with ending a relationship.




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