Fair Game
Sia爀 ㄀⤲ Lyrics


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You terrify me
'Cause you're a man, you're not a boy
You got some power
And I can't treat you like a toy
You're the road less
Travelled by a little girl
You disregard the mess while I try to control the world
Don't leave me, stay here and frighten me
Don't leave me, come now enlighten me
Give me all you got
Give me your wallet and your watch
Give me your first-born
Give me the rainbow and the

So go and challenge me
Take the reins and see
Watch me squirm baby
But you are just what I need

And I've never played a fair game
I've always had the upper hand
But what good is intellect and airplay
If I can't respect any man
Oh I want to play a fair game
Yeah I want to play a fair game

You terrify me
We've still not kissed and yet I've cried
You got too close and
I pushed and pushed hoping you'd bite
So I could run, run
And that I did but through the dust
You saw those teeth marks
They weren't all yours, you had been thrust into a history
That had not worked for me, into a history
From which I could not flee
So go on shake me
Shake until I give it up, wearing me down baby
I know that we could make some love

So go and challenge me
Take the reins and see
Watch me squirm baby
But you are just what I need

And I've never played a fair game
I've always had the upper hand
But what good is intellect and airplay
If I can't respect any man
Yeah I want to play a fair game
Yeah I want to play a fair game

And I've never played a fair game
I've always had the upper hand
But what good is intellect and airplay
If I can't respect any man
Yeah I want to play a fair game

Oh I've never played a fair game
I've always had the upper hand
But what good is intellect and airplay
If I can't respect any man




Yeah I want to play a fair game
Yeah I want to play a fair game

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sia's "Fair Game" are about a relationship between two people with unequal power dynamics. The first verse describes the singer's fear of the man in the relationship, as he has power over her and she cannot control him as she does other aspects of her life. She asks him to stay with her despite her fear, asking him to enlighten her and give her everything he has, saying "give me your first-born" and "give me the rainbow."


The second verse reveals that the singer has tried to push the man away, but he has seen through her defenses and recognized the emotional scars she carries. She asks him to shake her until she gives in and they can make love, indicating a desire for a deeper connection despite her fear.


The chorus repeats the desire to play a fair game in the relationship, acknowledging that the singer has always had the upper hand and always been in control. However, she recognizes that this is not a healthy dynamic and wants to change it by showing respect for the man and playing on equal terms.


Overall, the song explores themes of power dynamics, vulnerability, and the desire for an equal and fair relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

You terrify me
The singer is intimidated by the other person's power and presence.


'Cause you're a man, you're not a boy
The singer understands that the other person is mature and has a level of authority that comes with being a man.


You got some power
The other person has influence and control over situations and the singer.


And I can't treat you like a toy
The artist recognizes that the other person is not an object to be controlled or played with.


You're the road less
The other person is unique and in a position that is not often encountered.


Travelled by a little girl
The singer sees themselves as inexperienced and vulnerable in comparison to the other person.


You disregard the mess while I try to control the world
The other person is less concerned with the details and the chaos of the world than the singer, who tries to micromanage what happens around them.


Don't leave me, stay here and frighten me
The artist wants the other person to stay present and keep them on their toes, even if it scares them.


Don't leave me, come now enlighten me
The artist wants the other person to share their knowledge and teach them something new.


Give me all you got
The artist is looking for the other person's full effort and attention in their interaction.


Give me your wallet and your watch
The singer is emphasizing the idea of giving everything, even material possessions.


Give me your first-born
The artist is using hyperbole to express the need for the other person to give all that they have.


Give me the rainbow and the
The singer is again using hyperbole to express their desire for everything the other person has to offer.


So go and challenge me
The singer is ready to be pushed and challenged by the other person.


Take the reins and see
The singer is giving permission for the other person to take control and guide the situation.


Watch me squirm baby
The artist knows that they will be uncomfortable and vulnerable but is excited to see how the other person will react.


But you are just what I need
Despite the challenge, the artist feels that the other person is exactly what they require in their life.


And I've never played a fair game
The singer recognizes that they typically manipulate and control situations to their advantage.


I've always had the upper hand
The singer has always been in control and knows how to maintain their position of power.


But what good is intellect and airplay
The artist is questioning the usefulness of their intelligence and charm if they cannot learn to respect others and play fairly.


If I can't respect any man
The artist understands that they must learn to respect those around them, even if it means relinquishing control.


Oh I want to play a fair game
The artist desires to approach situations with honesty and without manipulation.


We've still not kissed and yet I've cried
The singer has been emotionally affected by their interactions with the other person, even without physical contact.


You got too close and
The other person crossed an emotional boundary that made the artist uncomfortable.


I pushed and pushed hoping you'd bite
The singer attempted to provoke a negative reaction from the other person to justify their own discomfort.


So I could run, run
The singer wanted an excuse to retreat from the situation and distance themselves from the other person.


And that I did but through the dust
The singer left the situation but it was not a clean break, and they left the other person with unfinished business.


You saw those teeth marks
The other person recognized the artist's attempts to provoke a negative reaction and understood what was happening.


They weren't all yours, you had been thrust into a history
The artist is trying to explain that their negative reaction was not entirely the other person's fault but was a result of their past experiences and trauma.


That had not worked for me, into a history
The singer's past experiences have not prepared them for healthy relationships or interactions, which has contributed to their discomfort with the other person.


From which I could not flee
The singer is struggling to move past their past and experiences that have made it difficult to interact with the other person in a healthy way.


So go on shake me
The artist is asking the other person to challenge and push them again, despite their past negative reactions.


Shake until I give it up, wearing me down baby
The artist wants the other person to continue pushing them until they are emotionally vulnerable and willing to be open and honest in their interactions.


I know that we could make some love
The artist believes that an honest and open relationship with the other person could be fulfilling and intimate.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GREGORY KURSTIN, SIA FURLER

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