The Game Of Love
Sarah Menescal Lyrics
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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 know 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 tellin' you, my babe, it's all in the game of love
Sunshine will set on this cold lonely sea
So please, baby, try and use me for what I'm good for
It ain't sayin' goodbye, that's knockin' 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 tellin' you, my babe, 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 what
So please tell me why don't you come 'round no more
'Cause right now I'm dying outside the door of your lovin' 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 tellin' you, my babe, it's all in the game of love
It's 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
A little bit of laughs, a little bit of pain
A little bit of this, a little bit of that
A little bit of laughs, a little bit of pain
These lyrics are about the game of love and the different emotions that come with it. The singer is asking the person they love to tell them what they want them to be, and expressing how one kiss has made them the only one they want. However, the singer is confused as to why their love interest isn't coming around anymore, as they cry outside their door. The singer uses a metaphor of a candy store to represent the love they desire, but can't seem to obtain. The chorus, “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”, suggests that love can be a mix of different things, and ultimately it's all part of the game.
As the song progresses, the singer pleads with their love interest to use them for what they're good for and to not say goodbye because that's like closing the door to the candy store. They explain that love can be whatever you make it to be and that even though there may be some pain, it's all worth it in the end. The lyrics also depict the singer as vulnerable and willing to be guided, divided, rolled and controlled as long as they are being held and played with in the game of love.
Overall, these lyrics express the rollercoaster ride of emotions that come with being in love, and how sometimes it's hard to understand why things are the way they are. It also highlights the vulnerability and willingness to be controlled that comes with being in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me just what you want me to be
Sarah is asking her lover to define the kind of person she should be for them
One kiss and boom, you're the only one for me
Sarah believes a single kiss is enough to fall deeply in love
So please tell me why don't you come around no more
Sarah is begging her lover to explain why they have stopped visiting her
'Cause right now I'm crying outside the door of your candy store
Sarah is expressing her sadness over her lover not being with her and feels she is left outside like a kid wanting candy
It just takes a little bit of this, a little bit of that
Sarah believes love is an unpredictable, ever-changing mix of emotions
It started with a kiss, now we're up to bat
Sarah believes a simple, sweet kiss can lead to the beginning of a serious romantic affair
A little bit of laughs, a little bit of pain
Sarah acknowledges the ups and downs of love—that it can evoke both happiness and sadness
I'm tellin' you, my babe, it's all in the game of love
Sarah believes love is a thrilling, sometimes scary game that can lead to endless surprises
This, whatever you make it to be
Sarah believes love can be whatever you want it to be
Sunshine will set on this cold lonely sea
Sarah seems to acknowledge the difficulties of love and the darkness that can come when one is single
So please, baby, try and use me for what I'm good for
Sarah is asking her lover to take advantage of her good qualities
It ain't sayin' goodbye, that's knockin' down the door of your candy store
Sarah believes ending a relationship doesn't have to be a goodbye, but rather a new beginning and an opportunity to come and go as you please
You roll me, control me, console me, please hold me
Sarah acknowledges the power of her lover in their relationship and pleads for them to hold her tightly
You guide me, divide me into what
Sarah wants her lover to help her become someone better
'Cause right now I'm dying outside the door of your lovin' store
Sarah expresses the strong desire and yearning to be with her love
Let's play the game of love
Sarah suggests taking a chance on love as if it were a fun game
Contributed by Grace E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
John Silva
Achei essa linda obra!
Teka Silveira
Essa música marcou minha vivência em Toronto há 20 anos, com a versão original. Agora com Sarah, renova meu bem estar e playlist. Voz de veludo, versão lindíssima.
Xavier S. Delpuech
I adore this song, so feminine, so in what I expect sometimes from a woman, written by men ! Lol You kept the swing, the freshness and the emotion of this wonderful song, make it original, personal, sensual and so romantic ! Thank you Sarah ! But what a so disappointing illustration of you singing this beautiful song, your marketing bureau is too ...... limited ! Out of the subject ! Too bad for your image ! I can't share it ! too vulgar to me !
Mark Williams
The vocal is flat and very limited range. There is no technical finesse
Wafi
I came from a goddamn cafe