The Entertainer
THE ENTERTAINER Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
When you lied to my face I could see the truth
Every step of the way I knew
How you fool me, boo
Guess you didn't know that
You were my favorite entertainer
I watch you, I laugh away, fuck with you
In this game I own the rules
You were my favorite entertainer
I watch you, I laugh away, fake it too
Don't you take me for a fool
Imma show you thing or two
Never see me coming, I will turn you down
When you need me the most, I will turn you
When you need me the most, I will turn you down
Never see me coming, I will turn you down
When you need me the most, I will turn you
When you need me the most, I will turn you down
Thought that you were smarter, I'm ashamed for you
I knew it right away when you stopped loving me
It happened when your touch wasn't enough for me
Thought that you should know that
You were my favorite entertainer
I watch you, I laugh away, fuck with you
Don't you play me for a fool
In this game I own the rules
You were my favorite entertainer
I watch you, I laugh away, fake it too
Don't you play me for a fool
Imma show you thing or two
Never see me coming, I will turn you down
When you need me the most, I will turn you
When you need me the most, I will turn you down
Never see me coming, I will turn you down
When you need me the most, I will turn you
When you need me the most, I will turn you down
Know it's harder to take
But let's face it
No one's playing no games
'Cause that's basic
I'm being straight up
I know a fake love when I see it anyway
Imma turn you down, when you need me anyway
Anyway, anyway
(I know you need me the most)
Never see me coming, I will turn you down
When you need me the most, I will turn you
When you need me the most, I will turn you down
Never see me coming, I will turn you down
When you need me the most, I will turn you
When you need me the most, I will turn you down
I know you need me the most
The most, the most
(One more time)
The lyrics of The Entertainer's song "The Entertainer" are about the singer being aware of someone trying to deceive them and playing along with it. They are describing how they have seen through this person's lies and are trying to show them that they are not falling for it. The singer tells them that they were their favorite entertainer, watching them and laughing along with them, but now they will turn them down when they need them the most. The song is a warning to this person to not take the singer for a fool and that they are in control of the situation.
Through the lyrics, the singer portrays a sense of confidence and power over the other person. They are not afraid to call out their deception and make the consequences of their actions clear. The repetition of the phrase "never see me coming, I will turn you down" emphasizes their determination to stand up for themselves and not allow themselves to be manipulated. The use of the word "entertainer" in the lyrics is interesting as it refers to the person who is deceiving the singer as well as the singer themselves, highlighting the mutual aspect of the game they are playing.
Line by Line Meaning
You thought you had me, didn't you?
You believed you had control over me and my emotions, didn't you?
When you lied to my face I could see the truth
I could see through your lies and deception when you spoke to me
Every step of the way I knew
Throughout our relationship, I was aware of what was happening and what was true
How you fool me, boo
I understand how you tricked me, my dear
Guess you didn't know that
Evidently, you were unaware of that fact
You were my favorite entertainer
You were the person I enjoyed watching the most
I watch you, I laugh away, fuck with you
I observe you, I laugh enjoying it, and I toy with you
Don't you take me for a fool
Do not mistake me for being a foolish person
In this game I own the rules
I possess control of the regulations in this game
Imma show you thing or two
I am going to teach you a lesson or two
Never see me coming, I will turn you down
My actions will always take you by surprise and I will reject you
When you need me the most, I will turn you
I will reject you at the exact moment you require my assistance the most
Thought that you were smarter, I'm ashamed for you
I thought you were more intelligent, and I am disappointed on your behalf
I knew it right away when you stopped loving me
Immediately, I could tell when you stopped caring for me
It happened when your touch wasn't enough for me
When your caresses were not sufficient to satisfy me, I knew that you had stopped loving me
Don't you play me for a fool
Do not attempt to deceive me and make me appear foolish
Imma show you thing or two
I will give you a few demonstrations so that you can learn from me
Know it's harder to take
I recognize that it is more difficult to accept
But let's face it
However, we must confront it
No one's playing no games
No one is participating in any games
'Cause that's basic
Because that is fundamental.
I'm being straight up
I am being truthful and candid
I know a fake love when I see it anyway
I can tell when an affection is false, regardless
Imma turn you down, when you need me anyway
I will still reject you, even when you require my assistance
I know you need me the most
I am aware that you require my help more than ever
The most, the most
The most, the most
Contributed by Sophia A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.