Game Of Love
Stoney and Meatloaf Lyrics
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You can make me do right or you can make me do wrong
If you really mean that I'm the best thing you've ever found
You can prove it by being true and never playing around
But just like you can cheat on me I can cheat on you
(I can cheat on you)
There's no rule that says the game of love can't be played by two
You can go shopping in the streets trying to bargain up something new
But what's out there for you men
Oh it's out there for us women too
Like a dog that prowls around, prowls around and licks at his bone
If the shoe don't fit the size oh why keep trying it on
Cause just like you can cheat on me I can cheat on you
(I can cheat on you)
There's no rule that says the game of love can't be played by two
Like the old saying of give and take
You're never too old to learn (learn)
But when you start putting your hand in the fire
You know you're gonna get burned (burned)
Let me tell you
If you do unto me as I do unto you (you)
There ain't no chance for this romance to ever be broken in two
Cause just like you can cheat on me I can cheat on you
(I can cheat on you)
There's no rule that says the game of love can't be played by two
You see I've been hurt so many times
But somehow I pulled through
But the stakes of love are much too high for me to gamble with you
You know I'm not playing hard to get
But I want you to understand
If you want a do right woman
Oh you got to be a do right man
But just like you can cheat on me I can cheat on you
(I can cheat on you)
There's no rule that says the game of love can't be played by two
If you want a do right woman
You got to come on in and do right
Say I'll play if you want to play
Oh that's what it's all about
Everybody's talking about liberation
Oh I don't believe
But I believe in a man doing right
Oh everything a woman does new
But just like you can cheat on me I can cheat on you
(I can cheat on you)
There's no rule that says the game of love can't be played by two
If you want a do right woman
You got to come on in and do right
Say I'll play if you want to play
Oh that's what it's all about
Everybody's talking about liberation
I don't believe
But I believe in a man doing right
Everything a woman does new
The lyrics to Stoney and Meatloaf's "Game of Love" portray a relationship where both partners are aware of the possibility of cheating on each other, but still decide to play the game of love together. One of the partners is hesitant to fully commit unless the other person proves they are faithful and trustworthy. They use the metaphor of shopping in the streets and trying on different "shoes" to represent the temptation of finding new ways to fulfill their desires.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of give and take in a relationship, emphasizing the importance of mutual respect and honesty. They acknowledge that the stakes of love are high and the risks of cheating can lead to the end of a relationship. Despite this, both partners are willing to take the chance and continue playing the game of love.
Overall, the lyrics to "Game of Love" portray a complex and nuanced view of relationships and the challenges that come with them. They recognize that love can be both beautiful and dangerous, and that navigating the dynamics of a relationship requires genuine effort and commitment from both parties.
Line by Line Meaning
You got that certain something that really turns me on
There's something about you that I find very attractive
You can make me do right or you can make me do wrong
You have an influence on my behavior, whether for good or bad
If you really mean that I'm the best thing you've ever found
If you truly believe I'm the best thing in your life
You can prove it by being true and never playing around
You can show me by being faithful and not betraying my trust
But just like you can cheat on me I can cheat on you
But remember that I could also be unfaithful to you
(I can cheat on you)
There's no rule that says the game of love can't be played by two
Love is a game that both parties can participate in
You can go shopping in the streets trying to bargain up something new
You could look for something better elsewhere
But what's out there for you men
But men, there are also other options for you
Oh it's out there for us women too
Women also have other options available to them
Like a dog that prowls around, prowls around and licks at his bone
Like a dog that searches for something to chew on
If the shoe don't fit the size oh why keep trying it on
If something isn't the right fit, why bother with it
Cause just like you can cheat on me I can cheat on you
Because both of us could be unfaithful to each other
(I can cheat on you)
There's no rule that says the game of love can't be played by two
Both parties can participate in this game called love
Like the old saying of give and take
Like the old adage of reciprocity
You're never too old to learn (learn)
You can always learn something new
But when you start putting your hand in the fire
But when you take unnecessary risks
You know you're gonna get burned (burned)
You know that you could get hurt
If you do unto me as I do unto you (you)
If you treat me the way I treat you
There ain't no chance for this romance to ever be broken in two
Our relationship has a good chance of lasting if we treat each other well
You know I'm not playing hard to get
I'm not playing games or being difficult
But I want you to understand
I just want to make myself clear
If you want a do right woman
If you want a woman who is faithful and trustworthy
Oh you got to be a do right man
Then you need to be a faithful and trustworthy man
But just like you can cheat on me I can cheat on you
But remember, both of us could be unfaithful
(I can cheat on you)
There's no rule that says the game of love can't be played by two
Love is something that can involve both people in a relationship
If you do right woman
If you want a faithful and trustworthy woman
You got to come on in and do right
You need to prove yourself to be trustworthy and faithful
Say I'll play if you want to play
I'm willing to participate in this relationship
Oh that's what it's all about
That's what this relationship is all about
Everybody's talking about liberation
Everyone is discussing the idea of being free or independent
Oh I don't believe
But I don't agree with that idea
But I believe in a man doing right
But I do believe in a man being faithful and trustworthy
Oh everything a woman does new
Oh everything a woman does is seen as a new experience
(I can cheat on you)
There's no rule that says the game of love can't be played by two
Both parties can participate in this game called love
If you want a do right woman
If you want a woman who is faithful and trustworthy
You got to come on in and do right
You need to prove yourself to be trustworthy and faithful
Say I'll play if you want to play
I'm willing to participate in this relationship
Oh that's what it's all about
That's what this relationship is all about
Everybody's talking about liberation
Everyone is discussing the idea of being free or independent
I don't believe
But I don't agree with that idea
But I believe in a man doing right
But I do believe in a man being faithful and trustworthy
Everything a woman does new
Everything a woman does is seen as a new experience
Contributed by Elena R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sumer61
This is so bluesy!
Love it.
Forkishjid
Ike and Tina Turner would love this version!! great cover
Hanaihau Hargous
Ahaha. I was a driver in Manhattan when I first heard it, it passed on the radio like a hundred times.
Rafael Nascimento
R.I.P Meatloaf
C B
Not much meat on this.