The Game
Reeds Lyrics


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Lately, it's been a wild ride
Jumping up and still falling down
And I have hope
But my hands are tied
And honey Joe never came around
I've been playing my life like a video game
Coins in the slot but I ran out of change
Now we don't talk and it feels so strange
Video game
A video game
Feels like my system is shutting off
Lost every point and I'm slowing down
No one can help
On my own this round
I can't switch gotta use myself
I've been playing my life like a video game
Coins in the slot but I ran out of change (But I ran out of change babe)
Now we don't talk and it feels so strange
Video game




A video game
A video game babe

Overall Meaning

Reed's song, The Game, speaks about the unpredictability of life and how it can feel like playing a video game. The lyrics are an analogy for life in general; sometimes, we may feel like we are on a wild ride, constantly falling down and losing, even when we have hope. The reference to Joe never coming around may signify the feeling of being let down by someone or something we were relying on. The line "coins in the slot but I ran out of change" is about the struggle to keep going, even when we run out of resources. We need to keep using ourselves and our own abilities, even when it feels like we're losing.


Moreover, the line "feels like my system is shutting off" is about the sensation of feeling stuck, unable to move or make progress in life. It's a feeling that can happen to anyone, no matter how successful or put together their life may seem. The feeling of being on our own is prominent in the lyrics, with no one to help or rely on. In general, The Game is a poignant portrayal of the trials and tribulations of life.


Line by Line Meaning

Lately, it's been a wild ride
My life has been quite unpredictable and chaotic lately.


Jumping up and still falling down
Despite some moments of success, I keep experiencing setbacks.


And I have hope
Despite my challenges, I remain optimistic.


But my hands are tied
I feel powerless to change my situation.


And honey Joe never came around
Someone I was counting on for support or help didn't follow through.


I've been playing my life like a video game
I approach my life like a game, with challenges to overcome and rewards to earn.


Coins in the slot but I ran out of change
I'm out of resources to continue playing the game of life.


Now we don't talk and it feels so strange
A relationship that was once important to me has fallen apart and it's unsettling.


Feels like my system is shutting off
I feel like I'm losing energy and motivation.


Lost every point and I'm slowing down
I keep failing and it's taking a toll on me.


No one can help
I'm on my own to figure things out.


On my own this round
I have to face my challenges alone right now.


I can't switch gotta use myself
I can't rely on anyone else, I have to rely on myself to get through this.


A video game
My life feels like a game with rules, goals, and obstacles to overcome.


A video game babe
My life feels like a game with rewards and consequences, and I'm trying to navigate it the best I can.




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Elizabeth Reed

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