Band members:

• Andreas Olsson - guitar, lead vocals
• Erik Eklun… Read Full Bio ↴Band members:

• Andreas Olsson - guitar, lead vocals
• Erik Eklund - drummer
• Gabriel Rauhofer - guitar, backup vocals
• Patrik Hallgren - bass, backup vocals

Self Deception is a Stockholm based band with a great feel of high pulsed, modern rock. This quartet has attitude and is driven with a commitment of being one of Swedens top acts.

The band consist of four hard working tightly bound friends, with high ambition and a big passion for the music they play and love. Influenced mostly from 90's music like westcoast rock, grunge and hardrock.

The Game
Self Deception Lyrics

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It's such a stupid game, we always have to play
Put on your friendly face, we're making pressure raise
It sparks right off the bat, you look so fine from where I'm at
Cause we will never know if no one says hello

I heard that one word
Big or small, can change it all

Too many drinks for me
I'm drunk and so is she
I guess this is goodbye
I'm just too shy to try
I'm up but as I stand
She quickly grabs my hand
She pulls me closer and
Then she tells me

She heard that one word
Big or small, can change it all

She heard that one word
Big or small can change it all

ooh I waited it out for her
ooh I waited it out for her
ooh I waited it out for her
ooh I waited it out for her

I waited it out for you

Now we know that one word
Big or small, can change it all

We know that one word
Big or small, can change it all

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Self Deception's song The Game perfectly captures the essence of the social interactions between people. The first verse talks about how we are forced to put on our friendly faces and play the game of social interactions. The pressure to conform to social norms raises with every interaction, and we are left wondering if we will ever know someone unless we say hello. The second verse describes a common scenario where two people who are interested in each other, but are held back by their inhibitions or circumstances. They both hear that one word, which changes everything, but neither has the courage to act on it.

The chorus talks about how waiting for someone is crucial, and how one small or significant word can change everything. Whether you are waiting for someone to make a move or to change their mind, time plays a significant role, and one word can hold a lot of power. The song is an insightful commentary on the complexities of human interactions, where people are often held back by their fears, doubts, and misconceptions.

Line by Line Meaning

It's such a stupid game, we always have to play
Life can be complicated and convoluted, requiring us to navigate various social situations that may require a great deal of mental and emotional energy.

Put on your friendly face, we're making pressure raise
In order to blend in during these social situations and win others' approval, we often put on a mask or facade that may not accurately represent our true selves.

It sparks right off the bat, you look so fine from where I'm at
Physical attraction can be a powerful motivator and cause us to act impulsively and make hasty decisions.

Cause we will never know if no one says hello
If we don't take the initiative to interact and form connections with others, we may never discover what could have been.

Too many drinks for me I'm drunk and so is she I guess this is goodbye I'm just too shy to try
Under the influence of alcohol, our inhibitions may be lowered and we may feel more courageous or amorous. However, alcohol also impairs judgment and can lead to poor decision-making.

I'm up but as I stand She quickly grabs my hand She pulls me closer and Then she tells me
Despite any hesitation or uncertainty, some people are willing to take a risk and pursue a potential relationship or connection.

ooh I waited it out for her ooh I waited it out for her ooh I waited it out for her ooh I waited it out for her
Patience and perseverance can sometimes pay off when it comes to pursuing relationships or resolving conflicts.

Now we know that one word Big or small, can change it all
Words have the power to profoundly impact our relationships and interactions with others, either positively or negatively.

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