The Game
Signature Escape Lyrics
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And try to forget everything you ever meant to me
But the way you laugh
Is all i ever want to hear...
The saddest part of this
Is the things i know i'll miss
That i must forget or pretend that i can. It reminds me of the way
And you'll miss the way he could change
The expressions on your face ...
Oh dont you miss him now?
If they're looking at us looking
At us they're only looking at you
And i know the things they want to do
Because girl, I want to do them too.
I want to do them to you.
There's hope in holding on,
But angel angel
I been holding on for so long
And you're still the same.
Baby don't ever change.
And you'll miss the way he could change
The expressions on your face
Oh dont you miss him now?
...you love to play the game with me.
And you love to play the game with me.
That's why we are done
You'll laugh but I thank God every night to have you in my arms.
You'll cry once I've been gone every night.
Get high in your own car. [x2]
The song "The Game" by Signature Escape is a melancholic and nostalgic reflection on a past relationship, wherein the singer is struggling to move on from their ex-lover. The opening lines express the singer's desire to forget their past relationship and the pain it has caused them. However, the memories of their ex-lover's laughter make them rethink their decision, highlighting their conflicting emotions towards the relationship. The second stanza reflects on the singer's realization that they must forget or pretend to forget the things they will miss about their ex-partner. The lines "The saddest part of this is the things I know I'll miss" express the pain associated with letting go of a loved one; however, their ex-lover could make them feel the way no one else could.
The chorus intensifies the emotional turmoil of the singer as they ponder whether they miss their ex-partner or not. The song's bridge builds on this confusion as the singer acknowledges their ex-lover's manipulative behavior and how other people desire them just as they do. The ending lines suggest that the singer's ex-partner had a habit of playing mind games, and this was the primary reason that sealed their breakup.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm ready to lie in bed for weeks
I am willing to shut myself from the world and seclude myself from all that is happening around me.
And try to forget everything you ever meant to me
I want to erase all the memories of you and the moments we shared together.
But the way you laugh
I can't help but get drawn to the sound of your laughter.
Is all I ever want to hear...
It's the only thing that gives me solace and hope to live on.
The saddest part of this
The most heartbreaking thing about this situation is...
Is the things I know I'll miss
I know there are so many things I will miss about you.
That I must forget or pretend that I can.
I have no choice but to forget those things or pretend like they never mattered to me.
It reminds me of the way
It takes me back to a time when...
Things you think you need only test your strength,
Things that we think we need to survive, only test our ability to endure the pain and survive the heartbreak.
And you'll miss the way he could change
You'll miss how he had the power to influence and impact your life and change your mood.
The expressions on your face...
You'll miss how his actions and words could make you feel a certain way and bring expressions to your face.
Oh, don't you miss him now?
Don't you feel the longing and yearning for him in your heart?
If they're looking at us looking,
If people are looking at us, observing us...
At us they're only looking at you
They're only looking at you, because you are the one that stands out and captures their attention.
And I know the things they want to do,
I know the things they are thinking and imagining in their minds about you and what they want to do to you.
Because girl, I want to do them too.
And, I admit, the truth is that I want to do those things to you as well.
There's hope in holding on,
There's still a chance for us if we hold on and try to work things out.
But angel angel,
But, my dear...
I been holding on for so long
I have been holding on to this hope for a really long time.
And you're still the same.
And, you haven't changed one bit.
Baby don't ever change.
Please, don't change who you are.
...you love to play the game with me.
You enjoy playing mind games and toying with my emotions.
And you love to play the game with me.
You love the thrill of the chase and the back-and-forth power struggle we have.
That's why we are done
This is the reason why we can't continue this relationship.
You'll laugh but I thank God every night to have you in my arms.
Despite everything, I still feel grateful for the moments we shared together and cherish them deeply.
You'll cry once I've been gone every night.
When I'm gone, you'll finally realize how much I meant to you, and you'll cry yourself to sleep every night.
Get high in your own car. [x2]
You'll try to find solace and comfort in your own vices, like getting drunk or high.
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