Quit Playing Games
Six Pack 5 Lyrics
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Even in my heart I see
You′re not bein' true to me
Deep within my soul I feel
Nothing′s like it used to be
Sometimes I wish I could turn back time
Impossible as it may seem
But I wish I could so bad baby
Quit playin' games with my heart (with my heart)
Before you tear us apart (my heart)
Quit playin′ games with my heart
I should′ve known from the start
You know you've gotta stop (from my heart)
You′re tearin' us apart (my heart, my heart)
Quit p
Layin′ games with my heart
I live my life the way
To keep you comin' back to me
Everything I do is for you
So what is it that you can′t see
Sometimes I wish I could turn back time,
Impossible as it may seem
But I wish I could so bad, baby
You better quit playin' games with my heart
Quit playin' games
Baby, baby the love that we had was so strong
Don′t leave me hangin′ here forever
Oh baby, baby this is not alright, let's stop this tonight
Baby, oh
Quit playin′ games
Na na na na na na
Na na na na na baby
Na na na na na
Sometimes I wish I could turn back time,
Impossible as it may seem
But I wish I could so bad, baby
Quit playin' games with my heart
Quit playin′ games with my heart
Na na na na na na
Na na na na na baby
Na na na na na
[2x
]Baby, oh
Even in my heart I see
You're not bein′ true to me
Deep within my soul I feel
Nothing's like it used to be
Sometimes I wish I could turn back time
Impossible as it may seem
But I wish I could so bad baby
Quit play's games with my heart
Quit playin′ games with my heart (with my heart)
Before you tear us apart (my heart)
Quit playin′ games with my heart
I should've known from the start
You know you′ve gotta stop (from my heart)
You're tearin′ us apart (my heart, my heart)
Quit playin' games with my heart
I live my life the way
To keep you comin′ back to me
Everything I do is for you
So what is it that you can't see
Sometimes I wish I could turn back time,
Impossible as it may seem
But I wish I could so bad, baby
You better quit playin' games with my heart
Quit playin′ games
Baby, baby the love that we had was so strong
Don′t leave me hangin' here forever
Oh baby, baby this is not alright, let′s stop this tonight
Baby, oh
Quit playin' games
Na na na na na na
Na na na na na baby
Na na na na na
Sometimes I wish I could turn back time,
Impossible as it may seem
But I wish I could so bad, baby
Quit playin′ games with my heart
Quit playin' games with my heart
Na na na na na na
Na na na na na baby
Na na na na na
[2x
]Baby, oh
Even in my heart I see
You′re not bein' true to me
Deep within my soul I feel
Nothing's like it used to be
Sometimes I wish I could turn back time
Impossible as it may seem
But I wish I could so bad baby
Quit play′s games with my heart
Quit playin′ games with my heart (with my heart)
Before you tear us apart (my heart)
Quit playin' games with my heart
I should′ve known from the start
You know you've gotta stop (from my heart)
You′re tearin' us apart (my heart, my heart)
Quit playin′ games with my heart
I live my life the way
To keep you comin' back to me
Everything I do is for you
So what is it that you can't see
Sometimes I wish I could turn back time,
Impossible as it may seem
But I wish I could so bad, baby
You better quit playin′ games with my heart
Quit playin′ games
Baby, baby the love that we had was so strong
Don't leave me hangin′ here forever
Oh baby, baby this is not alright, let's stop this tonight
Baby, oh
Quit playin′ games
Na na na na na na
Na na na na na baby
Na na na na na
Sometimes I wish I could turn back time,
Impossible as it may seem
But I wish I could so bad, baby
Quit playin' games with my heart
Quit playin′ games with my heart
Na na na na na na
Na na na na na baby
Na na na na na
[2x
]Baby, oh
Even in my heart I see
You're not bein' true to me
Deep within my soul I feel
Nothing′s like it used to be
Sometimes I wish I could turn back time
Impossible as it may seem
But I wish I could so bad baby
Quit play′s games with my heart
Quit playin' games with my heart (with my heart)
Before you tear us apart (my heart)
Quit playin′ games with my heart
I should've known from the start
You know you′ve gotta stop (from my heart)
You're tearin′ us apart (my heart, my heart)
Quit playin' games with my heart
I live my life the way
To keep you comin' back to me
Everything I do is for you
So what is it that you can′t see
Sometimes I wish I could turn back time,
Impossible as it may seem
But I wish I could so bad, baby
You better quit playin′ games with my heart
Quit playin' games
Baby, baby the love that we had was so strong
Don′t leave me hangin' here forever
Oh baby, baby this is not alright, let′s stop this tonight
Baby, oh
Quit playin' games
Na na na na na na
Na na na na na baby
Na na na na na
Sometimes I wish I could turn back time,
Impossible as it may seem
But I wish I could so bad, baby
Quit playin′ games with my heart
Quit playin' games with my heart
Na na na na na na
Na na na na na baby
Na na na na na
[2x
The song Quit Playing Games by Six Pack 5 is about a person who feels that their partner is not being true to them anymore. The lyrics express disappointment and frustration with the declining state of the relationship. The singer wishes they could turn back time and fix everything that has gone wrong, but that's not possible. They implore their partner to stop playing games and tearing them apart. The singer admits that they live their life to keep their partner coming back to them and everything they do is for them. Despite this, their partner can't seem to see what they're doing and how they feel.
The lyrics are very relatable for anyone who has been in a relationship and felt the pain of betrayal or miscommunication. The song's simple melody and catchy chorus make it a memorable tune that many people can sing along to. The song was a big hit in the late 1990s and helped to popularize the boy band genre. It also cemented Six Pack 5 as one of the leading bands in the genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, oh
The singer addresses their lover with affection and concern.
Even in my heart I see
The singer's intuition tells them that their lover is not being honest.
You're not bein' true to me
The singer accuses their lover of being unfaithful or deceitful.
Deep within my soul I feel
The artist has a strong emotional response to their lover's actions or words.
Nothing's like it used to be
The artist observes that their relationship has changed for the worse.
Sometimes I wish I could turn back time
The singer expresses regret or longing for a happier past.
Impossible as it may seem
The singer acknowledges the difficulty of changing the past.
But I wish I could so bad baby
The artist expresses a strong desire to change the past and fix their relationship.
Quit play's games with my heart
The artist implores their lover to stop toying with their feelings and emotions.
Quit playin' games with my heart (with my heart)
The artist repeats their plea, emphasizing the emotional impact of their lover's behavior.
Before you tear us apart (my heart)
The singer warns their lover that their behavior could lead to the end of their relationship.
I should've known from the start
The artist regrets not realizing their lover's true nature earlier.
You know you've gotta stop (from my heart)
The singer insists that their lover must change their behavior for the sake of their relationship.
You're tearin' us apart (my heart, my heart)
The singer describes the emotional toll of their lover's behavior on their relationship.
I live my life the way
The singer explains that all their actions are motivated by their love for their partner.
To keep you comin' back to me
The artist admits that they are trying to win back their lover's affection and loyalty.
Everything I do is for you
The artist asserts that their interests and priorities are aligned with their lover's.
So what is it that you can't see
The singer expresses confusion and frustration at their lover's behavior and lack of appreciation.
Baby, baby the love that we had was so strong
The singer reminisces about the strength and intensity of their past love.
Don't leave me hangin' here forever
The artist pleads with their lover not to abandon them and the relationship.
Oh baby, baby this is not alright, let's stop this tonight
The artist insists on resolving their issues and improving their relationship immediately.
Na na na na na na
The artist repeats a nonsense phrase for musical effect and emotional emphasis.
Na na na na na baby
The singer addresses their lover directly, expressing their emotional intensity.
Quit playin' games with my heart
The artist repeats their plea, hoping to convince their lover to change their behavior.
(2x) Baby, oh
The song ends with a repetition of the opening line, emphasizing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
Writer(s): Martin Sandberg, Herbert St. Clair Crichlow
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