Resurrection Band, also known as Rez Band or REZ, is one of the best-known … Read Full Bio ↴Resurrection Band, also known as Rez Band or REZ, is one of the best-known and respected Christian rock bands in the history of Contemporary Christian music. It was based out of the Jesus People USA Christian community in Chicago, Illinois, and most of its members continue to be part of that community to this day.

Led by the husband-and-wife team of Glenn and Wendi Kaiser, the band has been the preeminent example of how to evangelize using Christian rock, but the quality musicianship of Resurrection Band has also been a driving force in the development of the Christian music industry at large. Glenn Kaiser also has an established solo career as a blues musican and is also a well-known speaker on various spiritual issues to youth and adults.

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Players
Resurrection Band Lyrics

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She left me strangely, not lingering like before,
Her face sad, but sure; I stopped her at the door,
Made some empty promises she's heard too many times,
I tried a little sweet talk, to cover lover's crimes.

She said, "How do you love, when no one loves in return?
If love is a teacher, why's it so hard to learn?
Tell me, is it better to marry than to burn?

Are we just players, players in the game?"

I remember kissing fingers wrapped in her hair,
In that rush of emotion, did I ever really care?
And as I saw her silhouette fading down the hall, I begged for love's mercy, talking to the wall.

Saying, "How do you love, when no one loves in return?
If love is a teacher, why's it so hard to learn?
Tell me, is it better to marry than to burn?
Are we just players, players in the game?"

When I was a child, trying to prove I was a man, I cam upon a woman who told me who I am,
Sometimes you play the part so well, you even fool yourself,
I need a different kind of love, from somewhere else.

True love knows to love when no one loves in return,
Love is the teacher, and I got a lot to learn,
Passion takes its prisoners; got to break before I burn,
Can't be playing, playing loving games.

No use playing loving games.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Players" by Resurrection Band tell the story of a man who is realizing the flaws in his approach to love. He has just had an argument with his partner and is trying to keep her from leaving by making promises that he knows he won't keep. However, she questions the way he loves, pointing out that it never seems to be reciprocal, and wonders whether it's better to marry than to be alone. The man is left reflecting on his past experiences with love and realizing that he has been playing a role and not truly connecting with his partners. He understands that he needs to find a different kind of love and to break from the pattern of playing games.

The lyrics are heartfelt and introspective, exploring the themes of love, commitment, and personal growth. The songwriter captures the confusion and pain of a relationship that is falling apart, and the longing for something deeper and more meaningful. The chorus is particularly powerful, with its questions about the nature of love and the role we play in relationships. Ultimately, the song is a call to action for the singer and for listeners to break free from the patterns that keep them from experiencing true love.

Line by Line Meaning

She left me strangely, not lingering like before,
She parted ways with me without much of a delay, unlike her earlier behavior.

Her face sad, but sure; I stopped her at the door,
She appeared sad but determined, and I halted her as she was leaving.

Made some empty promises she's heard too many times,
I made several hollow commitments which she has grown tired of hearing.

I tried a little sweet talk, to cover lover's crimes.
I attempted to manipulate the situation with sweet words, to hide my wrongdoings as a lover.

She said, "How do you love, when no one loves in return?
She inquired, 'How do you express affection when you don't receive any in return?'

If love is a teacher, why's it so hard to learn?
She questioned, 'If love is supposed to teach us, then why is it so challenging to understand?'

Tell me, is it better to marry than to burn?
She asked if it's wiser to wed than to have intimate relationships that may cause emotional damage.

Are we just players, players in the game?"
She wondered if humans are merely pawns in the game of love, with no control over their destiny.

I remember kissing fingers wrapped in her hair,
I recall running my lips along her hair, which was curled around her fingers.

In that rush of emotion, did I ever really care?
In that moment of passion, did I genuinely have feelings for her?

And as I saw her silhouette fading down the hall, I begged for love's mercy, talking to the wall.
As she departed and her shadow disappeared, I pleaded with love to have mercy and conversed with the wall, indicating my desperation.

Saying, "How do you love, when no one loves in return?
I repeated my previous question: 'How can someone love when affection isn't reciprocated?'

If love is a teacher, why's it so hard to learn?
I reiterated my query: 'Why is it so difficult to learn about love if it's supposed to teach us?'

Tell me, is it better to marry than to burn?
I repeated the same question she posed.

Are we just players, players in the game?"
I mentioned the same line as before.

When I was a child, trying to prove I was a man, I cam upon a woman who told me who I am,
When I was immature and striving to demonstrate my manliness, I encountered a lady who aided me in discovering my identity.

Sometimes you play the part so well, you even fool yourself,
Occasionally, you act out a role so convincingly that you begin to deceive even yourself.

I need a different kind of love, from somewhere else.
I require another type of affection from an alternative source.

True love knows to love when no one loves in return,
True love is capable of loving even when there's no love given back.

Love is the teacher, and I got a lot to learn,
Love is the instructor, and I have much to grasp.

Passion takes its prisoners; got to break before I burn,
Lust captures its captives, and one must free themselves from it before they suffer significant emotional harm.

Can't be playing, playing loving games.
It's not feasible to continue participating in relationships that revolve around manipulation and deceit.

No use playing loving games.
It's pointless to engage in deceitful relationships that lack genuine emotions and are harmful to one or both parties involved.

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