Tina Turner originally recorded the track for Santana, however this version remained unreleased until October 16, 2007, where it was featured on Ultimate Santana, with the Branch version also appearing on the effort.
The music video depicts Santana and Branch in an alley with couples around them, each expressing their love for one another. The director was Paul Fedor and the video was filmed in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago.
Preceded by -"Landslide" by Dixie Chicks April 5–12, 2003 (first run)
Succeeded by - "Beautiful" by Christina Aguilera
Preceded by - "Beautiful" by The Dixie Chicks; May 24-31,2003 (second run)
on the Billboard Adult Contemporary number-one single
Succeeded by - "Drift Away" by Uncle Kracker
The Game Of Love
Santana Lyrics
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Just what you want me to be
One kiss
And boom you're the only one for me
So please tell me
Why don't you come around no more?
'Cause right now
I'm crying outside the door of your candy store
It just takes a little bit of this, a little bit of that
It started with a kiss
Now we're up to bat
A little bit of laughs, a little bit of pain
I'm telling you my babe
It's all in the game of
Love is
Whatever you make it to be
Sunshine
Instead of this cold lonely sea
So please baby
Try and use me for what I'm good for
It ain't saying goodbye
It's knocking down the door of your candy store
It just takes a little bit of this, a little bit of that
It started with a kiss
Now we're up to bat
A little bit of laughs, a little bit of pain
I'm telling you baby
It's all in the game of love
It's all in this game of love
You roll me
Control me
Console me
Please hold me
You guide me
Divide me
Into me
So please tell me
Why don't you come around no more?
'Cause right now
I'm dying outside the door of your loving store
It just take a little bit of this, a little bit of that
It started with a kiss
Now we're up to bat
A little bit of laughs, a little bit of pain
I'm telling you my babe
It's all in the game of love
All in this game of love
It's all in the game of love
Let's play the game of love
Roll me
Control me
Please hold me
I'm out here on my own
On my own
The lyrics of Santana's "The Game of Love" are about love being a game that requires certain tactics to win. The person singing the song is pleading with their lover to let them know how to win their heart. They want to be guided and controlled, and they are willing to endure both laughter and pain for the chance at love. The singer is out outside their lover's "candy store" desperately wanting to be let in. However, the game of love is unpredictable, and the singer is left feeling vulnerable out there alone.
The song is a representation of the ups and downs of love. It is full of passion and emotions, but also uncertainty and risk. Santana's guitar adds to the intensity of the song, which complements the lyrics perfectly.
Overall, the song is about the complexities of love and how it can be both beautiful and difficult. It's about the love we all want to experience, but the fear of getting hurt that stops us from trying.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me
What is it that you want me to be?
Just what you want me to be
I want to become what you want me to be.
One kiss
With one kiss, everything changed.
And boom you're the only one for me
Suddenly I feel that you're the one for me.
So please tell me
Please tell me, why aren't you around anymore?
'Cause right now
I'm feeling bad right now.
I'm crying outside the door of your candy store
Outside the place where you work, I'm crying out for you.
"It just takes a little bit of this, a little bit of that
Love requires a little bit of everything.
It started with a kiss
It all started with a kiss.
Now we're up to bat
Now we're facing a challenge.
A little bit of laughs, a little bit of pain
It's a mixture of joy and pain.
I'm telling you my babe
I'm telling you, my love.
It's all in the game of
It's all part of the game of love.
Love is
Love can be anything you make it out to be.
Whatever you make it to be
Love can be anything you want it to be.
Sunshine
Happiness.
Instead of this cold lonely sea
Instead of this cold and lonely existence.
So please baby
Please, my love.
Try and use me for what I'm good for
Use me for what I'm good at.
It ain't saying goodbye
It's not me saying goodbye.
It's knocking down the door of your candy store
Trying to get to you at work.
You roll me
You control me completely.
Control me
You're in charge of me.
Console me
Comfort me.
Please hold me
Please, hold me tight.
You guide me
You lead me.
Divide me
You can separate me from myself.
Into me
You can become a part of me.
I'm dying outside the door of your loving store
Outside of the place where you work, I feel as if I'm slowly dying.
Let's play the game of love
Let's play the game of love together.
I'm out here on my own
I'm alone and in need of you.
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Gregg Alexander, Richard Nowels
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-df2li7jp8o
Ain’t heard this in years. Who’s here in 2024?
@user-hl2xq9gl3l
me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@mrdunns3338
@@user-hl2xq9gl3l And ME!!!!! Simply one of the best tracks ever recorded, not over-produced, just two of the best. A regular track in the car for long journeys, keeps me going for the run from Scotland to Kent and back every couple of days.
@wazzzzzzzzupppppppppp3007
Never gets old! <3
@jared4402
It popped in my head. I can't stop singing it now.
@alertgasper
just heard it on the radio during a trip home. this song just doesn't get enough play. up here its winter, and this song just sounds like summer.
@kennaoleary4333
Carlos Santana is a legend. Michelle Branch is a creator. Best song when we need to remember to care about each other. All in the game of love.
@user-lq9ej6ox1y
Love others the same as you love yourself. Right?
@kellygoldsberry4302
Amen
@pomo1697
Michelle Branch kinda looks like Olivia Rodrigo back then