This Is Not a Game
The Chemical Brothers Lyrics


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There it is

Wait! Find what you love and let it kill you
Chop under pressure, thinkin' dammit (dammit)
All eyes on me like a conductor (conductor)
That mean, just play your role, you might can chime in
Wait, shh play the game to change the game
Word to Gucci, that's my hitta
Your way is livin' in the moment, huh?
My way is livin' for tomorrow

Oh I know what I'm doin'
Yeah I know what I'm doin'
Say I know what I'm doin'
I'm talkin' 'bout a revolution

There it is (Wait) ah ahh (Nah babe)
(Ah ahh) There it is (Wait) ah ahh (Nah babe)
(Ah ahh) There it is

Wait! All around the clock
Even when I'm under fire, preach
No never settle, I just stop 'em boy
But I ain't down to touch, I'm just out of reach

Oh I know what I'm doin'
Yeah I know what I'm doin' (ah ahh)
Say I know what I'm doin'
I'm talkin' 'bout a revolution

There it is (Wait) ah ahh (Nah babe)
(Ah ahh) There it is (Wait) ah ahh (Nah babe)
(Ah ahh) There it is (Wait) ah ahh

No this is not a game (ah ahh) (This is not a game)
(Ah ahh) No this is not a game (ah ahh) wait!
No this is not a game, wait!

Patience and determination
Starin' at a body of it
Starin' at a gladiator
Victory is sweet and I'ma get it now and later

I know what I'm doin' (Patience and determination)
Yeah I know what I'm doin' (Starin' at a body of it)
Say I know what I'm doin' (Starin' at a gladiator)
Talkin' 'bout a revolution

Now this is not a game, nah babe
I'm talkin' turn out
I won't ever burn out
What I gotta make it turn out

No this is not a game, nah babe
I'm talkin' turn out
I won't ever burn out
What I gotta make it turn out, wait!

There it is (Wait)




(Nah babe)
There it is

Overall Meaning

The Chemical Brothers’s song “This Is Not a Game” is a powerful and anthemic song about perseverance, determination, and the pursuit of a better future. The song suggests that achieving greatness often requires taking risks and pushing through failure, and that meaningful change can only be achieved through sustained effort and commitment.


The song’s opening lines – “Wait! Find what you love and let it kill you” – suggest that the pursuit of greatness and revolution requires total commitment and willingness to sacrifice everything. The song presents the image of a conductor directing an orchestra, with all eyes on the conductor as they guide the music. The lines “All around the clock / Even when I’m under fire, preach / No never settle, I just stop ‘em boy / But I ain’t down to touch, I’m just out of reach” suggest that the journey to greatness is often difficult and fraught with obstacles, but that the only way to achieve meaningful change is to keep pushing forward and never give up.


Throughout the song, the Chemical Brothers present a powerful and uplifting message about the pursuit of greatness and the transformative power of determination and perseverance. The song’s message is one of hope, optimism, and resilience, encouraging listeners to never give up on their dreams and to always push through adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

Wait! Find what you love and let it kill you
Take a moment to reflect and identify your passion, then devote your life to it even if it takes everything from you


Chop under pressure, thinkin' dammit (dammit)
Perform well under stress and in difficult situations, even if it feels frustrating at times


All eyes on me like a conductor (conductor)
Gain attention and command a performance similar to the conductor of an orchestra


That mean, just play your role, you might can chime in
Accept your part in the larger picture and contribute where you can


Wait, shh play the game to change the game
Quietly participate in the current system in order to change it from within


Word to Gucci, that's my hitta
Acknowledgement of Gucci Mane and his influence


Your way is livin' in the moment, huh?
Your approach centers around a focus on the present moment


My way is livin' for tomorrow
My approach focuses on creating a better future


Oh I know what I'm doin'
I have confidence in my actions and ideas


Yeah I know what I'm doin'
I am certain of my plans


Say I know what I'm doin'
I am announcing my competence


I'm talkin' 'bout a revolution
I am discussing the idea of a fundamental change in the current system


Wait! All around the clock
Persist at all times and keep moving forward


Even when I'm under fire, preach
Even if I face backlash, I will stay true to my beliefs


No never settle, I just stop 'em boy
I refuse to compromise and will never back down from a challenge


But I ain't down to touch, I'm just out of reach
I am not willing to compromise my distance and independence


No this is not a game
This is not a playful or inconsequential situation


Patience and determination
A combination of waiting and persevering, no matter the obstacles


Starin' at a body of it
Concentrating intently on the task at hand


Starin' at a gladiator
Mentally preparing for and facing adversity with the intensity of a warrior


Victory is sweet and I'ma get it now and later
The reward for success will be satisfying and attainable no matter when it is achieved


I'm talkin' turn out
I am discussing the result I am working for


I won't ever burn out
I will not become exhausted or give up


What I gotta make it turn out
I will work tirelessly to achieve my goals




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: THOMAS OWEN MOSTYN ROWLANDS, MIGUEL JONTEL PIMENTEL, ELLA YELICH-O'CONNOR

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@legendslasher9951

I really like it when lorde says "there it is"

@villethics

Same

@justarandompersonroamingon6663

Me too like YASS

@Eve2oo9

yes totally, makes the song wayyy better, this song is so interesting tbh

@beefortebrea9386

@@Eve2oo9 how does it make the song better... if it's part of the song? lol

@Eve2oo9

beefortebrea ... Um idk, it just does 😕😛😂🙆

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@sumiregusa

I'll support my own unpopular opinion. This song is hot.

@desolation_81

5 years but same

@bdz2152

👍 SUPER #underrated

@ezixel_

literally

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