Playing Games
Summer Walker & Bryson Tiller Lyrics


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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

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 gon' 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?
You 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 gon' stop playing games (yeah)
Playing games (yeah)

I blow your mind, honey (damn)
Say it one time, honey (goddamn)
Sick of 'em 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
Not in your business
I wanna get kisses
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Summer Walker and Bryson Tiller's song "Playing Games" describe a relationship where one partner is putting in more effort and attention than the other. The singer is frustrated because all she asks for is simple acts of love and communication, like answering the phone when they're alone or showing affection in public. She's not asking for extravagant gifts or trips around the world, but just the basic things that make a relationship work. The chorus repeats the plea for her partner to stop playing games and show her the love and attention she deserves.


The second verse continues this theme, with the singer expressing her desire for her partner to back up his words with action. She's looking for more than just physical satisfaction and wants to know if he's really "about that action." She's tired of her partner acting differently around his friends and not following through on his promises. The bridge of the song reinforces the singer's desire for love and connection, wanting to get to know her partner on a deeper level and cut out any distractions or other people who might be getting in the way.


Overall, "Playing Games" is a relatable portrayal of the struggles that can arise in relationships and the importance of communication and effort from both partners.


Line by Line Meaning

Whip, bought it
I bought a car


Crib, got it
I have my own place


Job, on it
I am working hard


Did I ever
Have I ever


Ask you to take me to go
Request you to take me to go


Shopping in Paris or go
To go shopping in Paris or go


Sailing overseas and just
To sail overseas and just


Drape me in Gucci? No
To dress me up in Gucci? No


All I ever asked was you to
The only thing I ever asked from you was to


Pick up the phone when you alone
Answer my calls when you're alone


Show me some love, kisses and hugs
Show me some love, kisses and hugs


No, I never had an issue
No, I never had a problem


Go to the club with your boys, baby, I
If you go to the club with your friends, I


Never wanted you to stay too long
Never wanted you to stay there for too long


Just wanted you to show me off
Just wanted you to show me to everyone


So won't you say my name, say my name?
So can you call my name, say my name?


If you claim you want me, it ain't no thang
If you say you want me, it shouldn't be a problem


You actin' kinda shady
Your behavior is suspicious


You ain't been callin' me baby, oh
You haven't been calling me baby


Boy, you can gon' stop playing games
Boy, you can stop playing games


Playing games
Playing games


I know you say you hit my line
I know you say you called me


I'm on your mind, and that
I'm on your mind, and that


You want this bad
You want this badly


So I'm cool with that
So I'm okay with that


I'm just tryna match your words with your actions
I'm just trying to match your words with your actions


I need more than satisfaction
I need more than just satisfaction


Is you really 'bout that action?
Are you really about that action?


You really wanna give your all
Do you really want to give your all?


But flex in front of your friends
But show off in front of your friends


How that work?
How does that work?


Swear that you doin' the most
Claim that you are doing the most


But we take a picture, can't post it
But we take a picture, and can't post it


Quit your talkin', back that shit up
Stop talking and back that up


Won't you say my, say my
Can you call my name, call my name?


I blow your mind, honey (damn)
I impress you, honey (wow)


Say it one time, honey (goddamn)
Say it once, honey (damn)


Sick of 'em lies
Tired of the lies


Tell 'em goodbye
Say goodbye to them


Get in my ride
Get in my car


I wanna come by
I want to come by


I wanna just listen
I just want to listen


Get in your vibe
Understand your vibe


Get in your feelings
Understand your feelings


Get in your
Understand your


I get in your feelings
I understand your feelings


Not in your business
Not interfering


I wanna get kisses
I want to get kisses


And I wanna get
And I want to get


I wanna get with you, yeah
I want to be with you


I wanna get him out of the picture, yeah
I want to get him out of the picture


I made it my mission, yeah
I made it my goal


And despite the difference, yeah
And despite the differences


Me, I'm never actin' shady
I am never acting suspicious


You will always be my baby
You will always be my baby


You'll be my baby, yeah, yeah
You will be my baby, yeah, yeah




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aubrey Robinson, Bryson Tiller, Summer Marjani Walker

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[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

You're welcome 🦋😚



All comments from YouTube:

@jadascott6401

bryson so lowkey these days I’m not surprised he not in it 😂 song still amazing tho & the album is a bop

@Zaraallenn

Jada Scott man ong nigga don’t even wanna be famous for

@yepthatsme7097

Mohailia Hudson he’s having a baby 🤰🏾

@jadascott6401

Jojoba M yesss I know !! so happy for my baby

@jadascott6401

Mohailia Hudson 😂😂😂

@MorganAlexis

Aight imma head out

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@k.oRocky-hh5rx

Bryson not in the vid cause he’s “playing games”

@Giggles50

LMAO, hilarious!

@brrokllyn

Giggles LMAO, hilarious!

@jayden.5078

playgirlauria LMAO, hilarious!

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