Lyrically, the song depicts Walker “addressing the lame dudes that continue to take their passion for granted” while not acknowledging “their relationship on Instagram”. The chorus is a full interpolation of the 1999 Destiny's Child single “Say My Name”.
On October 4, 2019, the extended version with Bryson Tiller was released alongside Over It as well as the music video. Despite the video featuring vocals from Tiller, he does not appear in the clip. The video features shots of Walker sitting and lying on a bed surrounded by bright city lights in the backdrop. During the video, Walker has one man tied up and hanging from the ceiling while another one is seen being confined to a chair. Being fed-up with lies, Walker goes on to ignore a man bringing them flowers and apologizing.
“Playing Games” eventually peaked at number sixteen Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for “Favorite Soul/R&B Song” at the AMAs but lost to “Heartless” by The Weeknd.
Playing Games
Summer Walker Lyrics
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Crib, got it
Job, on it
Did I ever
Ask you to take me to go
Shoppin' in Paris or go
Sailin' overseas and just
Drape me in Gucci? No
Pick up the phone when you alone
All I ever asked was you to
Show me some love, kisses and hugs
No, I never had an issue
Go to the club with your boys, baby, I
Never wanted you to stay too long
Just wanted you to show me off
So won't you say my name, say my name?
If you claim you want me
It ain't no thang
You actin' kinda shady
You ain't been callin' me baby, oh
Boy, you can go and stop playing games
Playing games
I know you say you hit my line
I'm on your mind, and that
You want this bad
So I'm cool with that
I'm just tryna match your words with your actions
I need more than satisfaction
Is you really 'bout that action?
Really wanna give your all
But flex in front of your friends
How that work?
Swear that you doin' the most
But we take a picture, can't post it
How that work?
Quit your talkin'
Back that shit up
Won't you say my, say my
So won't you say my name, say my name?
If you claim you want me
It ain't no thang
You actin' kinda shady
You ain't been callin' me baby, oh
Boy, you can go and stop playing games
Playing games
Games, games
Games (oh, games)
(We got London on da Track)
In Summer Walker's song Playing Games, the lyrics convey frustration and dissatisfaction with a romantic partner who doesn't seem to prioritize the relationship. The lyrics start with the singer listing material possessions they have, indicating that they don't need their partner to provide for them materially. They express that they only ever wanted their partner to pay attention to them, to pick up the phone when they call, and to show love and affection. The singer feels that their partner is playing games by not following through with their promises or making the effort to show affection.
The second verse continues with the singer challenging their partner's words with their actions. The singer wants more than just surface level attention or satisfaction, and they want their partner to prove that they are serious about the relationship. The singer calls their partner out for acting differently in front of their friends and not being willing to fully commit to the relationship. They want their partner to stop playing games and show them the love and affection they deserve.
Overall, the lyrics of Playing Games express the frustration that can arise when one partner feels like they aren't being valued or taken seriously in a relationship. The lyrics convey the desire for love and affection and call for the partner to stop playing games and commit to the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Whip, bought it
I bought a car
Crib, got it
I have a house
Job, on it
I'm working hard
Did I ever
Did I ever
Ask you to take me to go
Requesting for luxurious trips
Shoppin' in Paris or go
To go shopping in Paris or traveling overseas
Sailin' overseas and just
To sail overseas and just
Drape me in Gucci? No
To be draped in designer clothes
All I ever asked was you to
All I ever asked was for you to
Pick up the phone when you alone
Pick up the phone when you are by yourself
Show me some love, kisses and hugs
Provide me with affection
No, I never had an issue
I had no issue
Go to the club with your boys, baby, I
To go to the club with your friends
Never wanted you to stay too long
I never wanted you to stay too long
Just wanted you to show me off
I just wanted you to show me off
So won't you say my name, say my name?
Won't you call my name?
If you claim you want me
If you claim that you love me
It ain't no thang
It's not a problem
You actin' kinda shady
You are being suspicious
You ain't been callin' me baby, oh
You haven't been calling me, baby
Boy, you can go and stop playing games
Boy, you can stop playing games
I know you say you hit my line
I know you texted me
I'm on your mind, and that
You're thinking of me
You want this bad
You want it badly
So I'm cool with that
I'm fine with that
I'm just tryna match your words with your actions
I'm just trying to see if your actions match your words
I need more than satisfaction
I need more than just physical pleasure
Is you really 'bout that action?
Are you really about action?
Really wanna give your all
I really want you to give it your all
But flex in front of your friends
But you show off in front of your friends
How that work?
How does that work?
Swear that you doin' the most
You swear that you're doing the most
But we take a picture, can't post it
But we take a picture and can't post it
How that work?
How does that work?
Quit your talkin'
Stop talking
Back that shit up
Prove it
Games, games
Playing games
Games (oh, games)
Playing games
(We got London on da Track)
The song was produced by London on da Track
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aubrey Robinson, Beyonce Giselle Knowles, Cameron Griffin, Fred III Jerkins, Kelendria Trene Rowland, Kendall Roark Baily, Lashawn Daniels, Latavia Roberson, Letoya Nicole Luckett, London Holmes, Rodney Roy Jerkins, Summer Marjani Walker
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@Angelina-wf1xm
💅🏼-Verse 1: Summer Walker]
Whip, bought it
Crib, got it
Job, on it
Did I ever
Ask you to take me to go
Shopping in Paris or go
Sailing overseas and just
Drape me in Gucci? No
All I ever asked was you to
Pick up the phone when you alone
All I ever asked was you to
Show me some love, kisses and hugs
No, I never had an issue Go to the club with your boys, baby, I
Never wanted you to stay too long
Just wanted you to show me off
[Chorus: Summer Walker]
So won't you say my name, say my name?
If you claim you want me, it ain't no thang
You acting kind of shady
You ain't been calling me baby, oh
Boy, you can go'n stop playing games
Playing games
[Verse 2: Summer Walker]
I know you sayin', "Hit my line"
I'm on your mind, and that
You want this bad
So I'm cool with that
I'm just tryna match your words with your actions
I need more than satisfaction
Is you really 'bout that action?
Really want to give your all
But flex in front of your friends
How that work?
Swear that you doing the most
But we take a picture, can't post it
How that work?
Quit your talking, back that shit up
Won't you say my, say my
my
[Chorus: Summer Walker & Bryson Tiller]
So won't you say my name, say my name?
If you claim you want me, it ain't no thang
You acting kind of shady
You ain't been calling me baby, oh
Boy, you can go'n stop playing games (Yeah)
Playing games (Yeah)
[Verse 3: Bryson Tiller]
I blow your mind, honey (Damn)
Say it one time, honey (Goddamn)
Sick of them lies, tell 'em goodbye
Get in my ride, I wanna come by
I wanna just listen, get in your vibe
Get in your feelings, get in your—
I get in your feelings, none of your business
I wanna get kids and I wanna get—
I wanna get with you, yeah
I wanna get him out of the picture, yeah
I made it my mission, yeah
And despite the difference, yeah
Me, I'm never actin' shady
You will always be my baby
You'll be my baby, yeah, yeah✋🏼😫💯🚫
@nusaybamohamoud9690
Summer Walker & Bryson Tiller - Playing games (Extended Version)
[Verse 1: Summer Walker]
Whip, bought it
Crib, got it
Job, on it
Did I ever
Ask you to take me to go
Shopping in Paris or go
Sailing overseas and just
Drape me in Gucci? No
All I ever asked was you to
Pick up the phone when you alone
All I ever asked was you to
Show me some love, kisses and hugs
No, I never had an issue
Go to the club with your boys, baby, I
Never wanted you to stay too long
Just wanted you to show me off
[Chorus: Summer Walker]
So won't you say my name, say my name?
If you claim you want me, it ain't no thang
You acting kind of shady
You ain't been calling me baby, oh
Boy, you can go'n stop playing games
Playing games
[Verse 2: Summer Walker]
I know you sayin', "Hit my line"
I'm on your mind, and that
You want this bad
So I'm cool with that
I'm just tryna match your words with your actions
I need more than satisfaction
Is you really 'bout that action?
Really want to give your all
But flex in front of your friends
How that work?
Swear that you doing the most
But we take a picture, can't post it
How that work?
Quit your talking, back that shit up
Won't you say my, say my
[Chorus: Summer Walker & Bryson Tiller]
So won't you say my name, say my name?
If you claim you want me, it ain't no thang
You acting kind of shady
You ain't been calling me baby, oh
Boy, you can go'n stop playing games (Yeah)
Playing games (Yeah)
[Verse 3: Bryson Tiller]
I blow your mind, honey (Damn)
Say it one time, honey (Goddamn)
Sick of them lies, tell 'em goodbye
Get in my ride, I wanna come by
I wanna just listen, get in your vibe
Get in your feelings, get in you—
I get in your feelings, none of your business
I wanna get kids and I wanna get—
I wanna get with you, yeah
I wanna get him out of the picture, yeah
I made it my mission, yeah
And despite the difference, yeah
Me, I'm never actin' shady
You will always be my baby
You'll be my baby, yeah, yeah
When every one thought this song couldn't get anny better 😭😭
@SwaagPrincessV
[Verse 1: Summer Walker]
Whip, bought it
Crib, got it
Job, on it
Did I ever
Ask you to take me to go
Shopping in Paris or go
Sailing overseas and just
Drape me in Gucci? No
All I ever asked was you to
Pick up the phone when you alone
All I ever asked was you to
Show me some love, kisses and hugs
No, I never had an issue
Go to the club with your boys, baby, I
Never wanted you to stay too long
Just wanted you to show me off
[Chorus: Summer Walker]
So won't you say my name, say my name?
If you claim you want me, it ain't no thang
You acting kind of shady
You ain't been calling me baby, oh
Boy, you can go'n stop playing games
Playing games
[Verse 2: Summer Walker]
I know you sayin', "Hit my line"
I'm on your mind, and that
You want this bad
So I'm cool with that
I'm just tryna match your words with your actions
I need more than satisfaction
Is you really 'bout that action?
Really want to give your all
But flex in front of your friends
How that work?
Swear that you doing the most
But we take a picture, can't post it
How that work?
Quit your talking, back that shit up
Won't you say my, say my
[Chorus: Summer Walker & Bryson Tiller]
So won't you say my name, say my name?
If you claim you want me, it ain't no thang
You acting kind of shady
You ain't been calling me baby, oh
Boy, you can go'n stop playing games (Yeah)
Playing games (Yeah)
[Verse 3: Bryson Tiller]
I blow your mind, honey (Damn)
Say it one time, honey (Goddamn)
Sick of them lies, tell 'em goodbye
Get in my ride, I wanna come by
I wanna just listen, get in your vibe
Get in your feelings, get in your—
I get in your feelings, none of your business
I wanna get kids and I wanna get—
I wanna get with you, yeah
I wanna get him out of the picture, yeah
I made it my mission, yeah
And despite the difference, yeah
Me, I'm never actin' shady
You will always be my baby
You'll be my baby, yeah, yeah
@lashawn8742
I’m tired of Bryson Tiller short verses 🙄🙄
@Chrisc0Disc0
Gotta pay him more
@lindalopes3760
4real man ...i'm mad dawmn
@kharabryant3542
Lashawn deadass
@kendrawilliams198
Please I need him to do long verses .
@kendrawilliams198
@@tavilyfeofmusic he could have been nervous
@heilalafeletoa5645
literally 100 comments on the audio said “if Bryson Tiller was on this” She really listened🤯🤩
@maiyax2367
Omg fr I was looking for this comment!!
@kendrawilliams198
Oh
@nellyjackson3988
Facts 💯💯