My Favourite Game
The Cardigans feat. Tom Jones Lyrics


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I don't know what you're looking for
You haven't found it baby that's for sure
You rip me up and spread me all around
In the dust of the deed of time

And this is not a case of lust you see
It's not a matter of you versus of me
It's fine the way you want me on your own
But in the end it's always me alone

And I'm losing my favourite game
You're losing your mind again
I'm losing my babay
Losing my favourite game

I only know what I've been working for
Another you so I could love you more
I really thought that I could take you there
But my experiment is not getting us anywhere

I had a vision I could turn you right
A stupid mission and a lethal fight
I should have seen it when my hope was new
My heart is black and my body is blue

And I'm losing my favourite game
You're losing your mind again
I'm losing my favourite game
You're losing your mind again

I'm losing my baby
Losing my favourite game

I'm losing my favourite game (losing my favourite game)
You're losing your mind again (I've tried)
I've tried but you're still the same (I've tried)





I'm losing my baby
You're losing a saviour and a saint

Overall Meaning

The Cardigans' song "My Favourite Game" is a bitter ode to a failing relationship. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been thrown into an unstable union with someone who never really loved them. The song showcases the pain and frustration of wanting more but not being able to obtain it. The singer seems to be striving to save the relationship despite knowing that it is doomed.


The opening lines of the song emphasize the disconnect between the two people involved. The singer calls out their partner for not knowing what they are looking for, and for not being able to find it. The subsequent lyrics highlight how the singer is being hurt by their partner's behavior, especially when they "rip me up and spread me all around". Despite the pain and the inequality, the singer is trying to make the relationship work, hoping for a better future together.


However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer's efforts are futile. They are losing their favorite game, or perhaps what they thought was their favorite game. The relationship is causing more harm than good, and the singer is losing their mind and threatened with losing their 'baby.' The lyrics suggest that this relationship was an experiment, and that the singer's hope was new to the context of the relationship, since they now see that it isn't going anywhere.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know what you're looking for
I am unaware of what you seek


You haven't found it baby that's for sure
You haven't found what you were searching for, that's certain


You rip me up and spread me all around
You tear me apart and scatter me everywhere


In the dust of the deed of time
In the fragments of the past that have been left behind


And this is not a case of lust you see
This is not a situation fueled by desire, as you may assume


It's not a matter of you versus of me
This is not a conflict between you and me


It's fine the way you want me on your own
It's okay if you want me to yourself


But in the end it's always me alone
However, ultimately, I am the only one left


And I'm losing my favourite game
I am failing in the thing that I hold dear


You're losing your mind again
You're becoming unhinged once more


I'm losing my baby
I am losing my lover


Losing my favourite game
Failing in the thing that I hold dear


I only know what I've been working for
All I know is what I have been striving towards


Another you so I could love you more
Another version of you, so I could love you even more


I really thought that I could take you there
I truly believed that I could lead you to where I wanted you to be


But my experiment is not getting us anywhere
However, my attempt is not leading us to any progress


I had a vision I could turn you right
I had a vision that I could set you on the right path


A stupid mission and a lethal fight
A foolish goal and a deadly struggle


I should have seen it when my hope was new
I should have realized this when my optimism was fresh


My heart is black and my body is blue
My heart is dark and my body is weary


You're losing your mind again
You're becoming unhinged once more


I'm losing my favourite game
I am failing in the thing that I hold dear


You're losing your mind again
You're becoming unhinged once more


I'm losing my baby
I am losing my lover


Losing my favourite game
Failing in the thing that I hold dear


I'm losing my favourite game
I am failing in the thing that I hold dear


You're losing your mind again
You're becoming unhinged once more


I've tried but you're still the same
I've attempted, but you've remained unchanged


I'm losing my baby
I am losing my lover


You're losing a saviour and a saint
You are losing a person who tried to rescue and help you




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NINA PERSSON, PETER ANDERS SVENSSON

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@LandyVlad_Rides

Lyrics
I don't know what you're looking for
You haven't found it baby, that's for sure
You rip me up, you spread me all around
In the dust of the deed of time

And this is no case of lust you see
Its not a matter of you versus me
Its fine the way you want me on your own
But in the end its always me alone

I'm losing my favourite game
You're losing your mind again
I'm losing my baby, losing my favourite game

I only know what I've been working for
Another you so I could love you more
I really thought that I could take you there
But my experiment is not getting us anywhere
I had a vision I could turn you right
A stupid mission in a lethal fight
I should have seen it when my hope was new
My heart is black and my body is blue

And I'm losing my favourite game
You're losing your mind again
I'm losing my favourite game
You're losing your mind again

I'm losing my baby, losing my favourite game
I'm losing my favourite game (losing my favourite)
You're losing your mind again (I try)
I try but you're still the same (I try)
I'm losing my baby
You're losing a saviour and a saint

Thanks to @temir9131113 5 years ago



All comments from YouTube:

@PagarKehidupan

Still playing from Gran Turismo 1 until NOW, Gran Turismo SPORT. Such a beautiful Game!!

@daten__

You're a real gt fan

@Formwandla

no he issnt bcuz it was gt 2

@Anthologic

Tier Chen GOT EM!

@ale951ful

Awesome

@jurijkratz4792

I was a gt fan Too. But after playing forza i See how Bad gt really is :(

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@jawadKhan-kg7mn

Good music never gets old, it just becomes classic.

@djmonstrosity6971

25 years old this track. Still sounds good.

@user-zy9bb5yx7c

Смотрел последний комент, как я рад, что люди ценят

@confusedbadger6275

Makes me feel old, i was 31 when this came out

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