Hide & Seek
Riff Kitten Lyrics
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Come out, it's time to play
I know that you can't be far
And I'm not going away
Darling, please don't be afraid
This will be a treat
So, let's play my favourite game
Let's play hide and seek
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek)
Come out, come out wherever you are
Come out, it's time to play
I know that you can't be far
And I'm not going away
Darling, please don't be afraid
This will be a treat
So, let's play my favourite game
Let's play hide and seek
(Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek)
The lyrics to Riff Kitten's "Hide & Seek" evoke a sense of playful yet slightly ominous anticipation. The opening line "Come out, come out wherever you are" is a common phrase used in the game, but the repetition of it in the song adds a sense of urgency and even a hint of threat. The singer is searching for someone, urging them to join in a game of hide and seek, but there's an underlying intensity to the invitation that suggests they might not take no for an answer. The pleading tone of "I'm not going away" and "Darling, please don't be afraid" creates a sort of push-and-pull dynamic between the two participants in the game.
Despite the potentially unsettling undertones of the lyrics, the chorus repeats the phrase "Let's play hide and seek" in a cheerful, upbeat manner. The singer seems to genuinely enjoy the game and wants the other person to share in the fun. Whether the game is just a playful metaphor for something more complex or represents a genuine desire for childlike playfulness, "Hide & Seek" is a catchy and intriguing song that leaves room for interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
Come out, come out wherever you are
I know you are hiding, but I want you to reveal yourself
Come out, it's time to play
I want to play with you, so come out of hiding
I know that you can't be far
I have a feeling that you are nearby
And I'm not going away
I am not giving up on finding you
Darling, please don't be afraid
I want you to know that I mean no harm and you can trust me
This will be a treat
Playing hide and seek with you is something I enjoy and find exciting
So, let's play my favourite game
Hide and seek is my favourite game and I want to play it with you
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
I am urging you to join me in playing hide and seek
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
I am enthusiastic about playing this game and want you to feel the same
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
I am emphasizing how much I want us to play hide and seek together
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
I am repeating my invitation to play this game with you
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
I am encouraging you to come out of hiding and join me in playing this game
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
I am expressing my excitement about playing hide and seek with you
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
I am inviting you once again to play hide and seek with me
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
I am still very enthusiastic about playing this game with you
Contributed by Liam G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@amberhawksong
Lyrics to sing along to:
Come out, come out wherever you are
Come out, it's time to play
I know that you can't be far
And I'm not going away
Darling, please don't be afraid
This will be a treat
So, let's play my favourite game
Let's play hide and seek
(Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek)
Come out, come out wherever you are
Come out, it's time to play
I know that you can't be far
And I'm not going away
Darling, please don't be afraid
This will be a treat
So, let's play my favourite game
Let's play hide and seek
(Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek
Let's go play, let's go play hide and seek)
@thegreenskittle
This is the most excellent song! It's happy yet dark and creepy, I'm amazed that the two emotions are mixed so perfectly.
@FreshlySqueezedJukebox
That’s one of the surprising things about his songs… they tread a fine line between upbeat and sinister. It’s pretty much become his trademark!
@BinkzHere
I absolutely adore this song
@FreshlySqueezedJukebox
The new one from Riff Kitten here: https://youtu.be/Fn85oIZJzc4
@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369
Yes.... we're here
@mish8117
Love it.
@Daelyah
Got obsessed with this one horror game that came out in recent months, and the music kept making me want to look up some "dark electro swing."
This bop DEFINITELY fits it perfectly, for me! 🖤
@quirkhopper404
Which horror game, if you dont mind me asking?
@Daelyah
@@quirkhopper404 At Dead of Night
I got too fascinated with the villain, Jimmy Hall/Hugo Punch
@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369
amazing, need more dark electro swing