Plaything
Stone Nobles Lyrics
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I heard their friends like
Seeing the show
So i went and forgot how to
Control myself
And I'm starving for some more
You strutted past me
You didn't care
But I cast your life in gold
With your one foot out the door
And I don't care
If they stop and stare
Wanna go farther
But you never get what you want like those in hell who want ice water
I'm just your plaything
Pick me up when you get bored
Running circles with no finish line
My mind and heart at war
You want attention
And you had mine all the time
But I can't play guiding light
If you won't let me shine, No!
Well if you would call me
I'd put my old lifestyle on hold
Now I got the shivers,
The kind you can't just shake when
You're alone
I got decisions
Freedom or captivity
And now I'm swinging for the fence
At every opportunity
I'm just your plaything
Pick me up when you get bored
Runnin' circles with no finish line
My mind and heart at war
Sing my intentions
But I think I forgot the tune
Playin' games went out of style
When I laid my eyes on you
So I walk the streets now
And my shoulders don't hold dirt
I thought about you
Just the other day
And how you thought I'd never learn
Now I mute my problems
And I crank the remedies
Got my brothers all around
Reassuring I stay mean
I'M NOT YOUR PLAYTHING
To pick up when you get bored
Ran my race but found the finish line
My head settled the score
Fought for affection
But that war just won't be won
I'm gonna rock til I'm back on a roll
I'm a lion, said and done
The lyrics of Stone Nobles's song "Plaything" depict a tumultuous and one-sided relationship where the singer is constantly seeking validation and attention from their partner. The song begins by acknowledging the perception that people are attracted to "bad ones," implying that the singer is aware of their own flaws. They also mention that their friends enjoy watching their relationship drama unfold like a show, which adds to the pressure they feel to maintain a certain appearance.
Feeling desperate for more attention, the singer confesses that they have lost control of themselves in the pursuit of their partner's affection. They describe the partner strutting past them, seemingly indifferent to their presence. Despite this, the singer fantasizes about the idea of turning their partner's life into something precious (casting their life in gold). However, they understand that their efforts will be in vain as their partner seems to have one foot out the door, indicating their lack of commitment.
The singer admits that they no longer care about the judgment of others or the stares they may receive for staying in this one-sided relationship. The line "Wanna go farther, but you never get what you want like those in hell who want ice water" suggests that their desires and efforts are often fruitless, like wanting the unattainable. They acknowledge that they have become a plaything for their partner, someone to be picked up and entertained with when boredom strikes. This has led to a constant internal struggle between their mind and heart, as they question their self-worth and their place in the relationship.
Despite still desiring their partner's attention, the singer realizes that they need to prioritize their own well-being and make decisions for themselves. They describe the shivers they get from longing for their partner's call, but also acknowledge the freedom they have to change their lifestyle. The line "swinging for the fence at every opportunity" reveals their determination to take risks and seize any chance for personal growth and happiness.
Towards the end of the song, the singer declares their independence and self-worth. They refuse to be a plaything any longer, emphasizing that they will not be picked up by their partner when boredom strikes. They reflect on their journey and how they have evolved, noting that they no longer carry the burden of past mistakes on their shoulders. They mention that they have thought of their partner recently, but it is apparent that they have moved on and learned from the experience. The final lines of the song reveal their newfound strength and resilience, as they assert their identity as a lion who will rock on, regardless of the battles they have faced.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I heard they like the bad ones
It was rumored that they are attracted to rebellious individuals
I heard their friends like
Seeing the show
Their friends enjoy watching the drama unfold
So i went and forgot how to
Control myself
I lost all self-restraint
And I'm starving for some more
I am yearning for additional excitement
You strutted past me
You confidently walked by me
I had my knees down on the floor
I was in a vulnerable position
You didn't care
You showed no concern
But I cast your life in gold
I valued and idealized your life
With your one foot out the door
You were ready to leave
And I don't care
I am indifferent
If they stop and stare
If others are amazed
Wanna go farther
I desire to take things to the next level
But you never get what you want like those in hell who want ice water
You will never attain what you desire, just like those in despair
I'm just your plaything
I am merely an object of entertainment for you
Pick me up when you get bored
Use me for your amusement when you become uninterested
Running circles with no finish line
Engaging in a never-ending cycle
My mind and heart at war
I am conflicted mentally and emotionally
You want attention
You crave attention
And you had mine all the time
And you possessed my attention continuously
But I can't play guiding light
But I cannot be your source of guidance
If you won't let me shine, No!
If you do not allow me to showcase my abilities
Well if you would call me
If only you would reach out to me
I'd put my old lifestyle on hold
I would temporarily suspend my previous way of life
Now I got the shivers
Now I am experiencing anxiety or fear
The kind you can't just shake when
You're alone
The kind that persists even in solitude
I got decisions
I have important choices to make
Freedom or captivity
Between choosing freedom or being trapped
And now I'm swinging for the fence
And now I am taking big risks
At every opportunity
In every chance that arises
Sing my intentions
Express my intentions through words
But I think I forgot the tune
But, I believe I lost the proper way to express them
Playin' games went out of style
Playing mind games is no longer popular
When I laid my eyes on you
Since I first saw you
So I walk the streets now
Therefore, I roam the streets now
And my shoulders don't hold dirt
And I do not carry any burden or guilt
I thought about you
You were in my thoughts
Just the other day
Only recently
And how you thought I'd never learn
And how you believed I would never understand
Now I mute my problems
Now I silence my troubles
And I crank the remedies
And I actively pursue solutions
Got my brothers all around
I have supportive friends by my side
Reassuring I stay mean
Encouraging me to remain strong and tough
I'M NOT YOUR PLAYTHING
I am not an object of entertainment for you
To pick up when you get bored
To be used for your amusement when you become uninterested
Ran my race but found the finish line
I completed my journey but discovered there was no true endpoint
My head settled the score
My mind resolved the conflict
Fought for affection
Engaged in a battle for love
But that war just won't be won
But that battle cannot be won
I'm gonna rock til I'm back on a roll
I will continue to thrive until I regain my momentum
I'm a lion, said and done
I am resilient and fierce, without a doubt
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Ross Magliocco
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