The Game is the name of more than one artist:
1) rapper
2) British 60… Read Full Bio ↴The Game is the name of more than one artist:
1) rapper
2) British 60s band
3) French new wave band

1. Jayceon Terrell Taylor (born November 29, 1979 in Compton, California, United States), better known by his stage name Game, formerly known as The Game, is an American Grammy Award winning gangsta rapper signed to Aftermath Entertainment through his own label Black Wall Street Records, with which he founded with his half brother Big Fase 100. He rose to fame in 2005 with the success of his debut album, The Documentary, and his two Grammy nominations. Since then he has released several other critically acclaimed albums, 2006's Doctor's Advocate and 2008's LAX. The RED Album was released August 23, 2011. All of his four albums debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 100, and he is widely considered to be a driving force in bringing back the West Coast hip hop scene and competing with many of his East Coast counterparts.

Studying various influential rap albums, Game developed a strategy to become a rapper himself and with help from Big Fase, they founded The Black Wall Street Records. The label originally featured such artists as Glasses Malone, Vita, and Nu Jerzey Devil, along with Game himself. His stage name was coined by his grandmother. Game first gained prominence when he attended a hip-hop summit hosted by Russell Simmons and Louis Farrakhan, releasing his first mixtape You Know What It Is Vol. 1 in 2002, followed by a record deal with the independent label, Get Low Recordz owned by JT the Bigga Figga. Originally Sean Combs of Bad Boy Records was going to sign him to his label, but Game's mixtape found the attention of famed producer Dr. Dre, who signed him to Aftermath Entertainment in 2003. In October 2004, he released his first album Untold Story through Get Low Recordz, which sold over 82,000 copies within its first three months. The album featured artists like Sean T, Young Noble (of the Outlawz), and JT the Bigga Figga. Game also appeared on various mixtapes hosted by DJ's such as DJ Kayslay, DJ Whoo Kid, and DJ Clue. Game also released a second mixtape You Know What It Is Vol. 2 through his own record label and appeared on the video game NBA Live 2004 on a song produced by Fredwreck called "Can't Stop Me". On January 24th, 2011, he released a mixtape entitled, "Purp & Patron."

2. A British 60s Band formed by Terry Spencer in 1965. Head guitar: Terry Spencer Bass guitar: Allan Janaway Drums: Terry Goodsell Vocals: Tony Bird Their biggest success was their first single PlayGonna Get Me Someone from 1966. They attracted attention in 1967 with their recording of The Addicted Man which was concerned with drug-taking. The single should not be released.

3. A French new wave band from the 80’s coming from the suburbs of Paris. It’s line up was : Marc Dimitri (Vocals), Hervé Lorthioir (guitar), Patrick Larrieu (guitar), Jacques-Laurent Lardaud (bass), Fredéric Rottier (Drums), Dominique Cointre (keyboards), Claire (ch). Musically it sounded similar to bands like the Sisters of Mercy or Red Lorry Yellow Lorry. They released one single “Walk Away” on EMI France (1988) and an album titled "Under The White Bible Law" (1989).

Razor
The Game Lyrics

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"Good evening sports fans and welcome to what should
Prove to be the best game of the year.
Hello everyone, I'm johnny bigmouth, welcoming you to
The final game of the world championship.
We're expecting to see one helluva game tonight,
There's no love lost between these two teams.
Each drawing endless amounts of penalties:
We've had fights, cheap shots, name calling - everything we could ask for...

So now, we take you live and play... the game".
You gave it your all, you gave all you've got
You reached for the limit, you pushed till you dropped
You scratched and you clawed, you spilled out your guts
You gave them your oath and you signed it in blood
Bent over backwards, your body is sore
You gave them your life but they still wanted more
You carry the load, you dig deep inside
Blood, sweat and tears till the day that you die
The game... betrayed
This is how you get repaid
They're playing with your mind, they're playing with your head
How do you like your meal when you're being force fed
This is how you get repaid... the game
You crash and you burn, you've stood at the top

You faced all the pressure and took the cheap shots
Your body keeps dying, wealth is the gain
You fought all the battles and played through the pain
You scratch at the scabs, you swear when you bleed
You laughed at the stitches and lost your front teeth
Go through the therapy, break all your bones
Then comes the trade, you buy/sell your home
"Oh my... what a hit! did you see that? unbelievable...
That's gotta hurt. The abuse this boy takes night after night,
And he's still putting on quite a show for the fans.
This guy is worth every penny he makes... I tell ya... that's gotta hurt..."
You talk of the glories and memories gone past
A brilliant career though it could never last
You're down and you're bitter, your rings are in hock
There's pins in your knees and you limp when you walk
You take all the pills, make the pain go away
You've lost all your wealth but your agent's ok

Your children have left you, your wife did the same
Look what it got you, but man he could sure play the game

Overall Meaning

The Game's song Razor is a powerful commentary on the sacrifices and betrayals that professional athletes can face. The opening dialogue sets the scene for a high-stakes game between two bitter rivals, with players on both sides pushing themselves to the limit. The lyrics then focus on the toll that this kind of career can take on a player, both physically and mentally. They describe the blood, sweat, and tears that go into a life devoted to sport, and the ultimate betrayal that can come when the athlete is no longer seen as useful or profitable. The chorus, "This is how you get repaid/The game betrayed," emphasizes the sense of disillusionment and bitterness that can result from dedicating one's life to a sport that ultimately values profits over players.

Throughout the song, The Game uses vivid imagery and powerful metaphors to create a sense of the physicality and brutality of professional sports. He describes players "digging deep" and "scratching at scabs" to keep going, portraying physical pain as like battle scars, evidence of the player's dedication and toughness. However, in contrast to the glorification of violence and perseverance we often see in sports narratives, The Game emphasizes the ways in which players can be exploited and mistreated, broken down by the demands of the game and left with little to show for it. The image of a player with "pins in [their] knees" and no one left to support them is a stark reminder of the cost of a career in professional sports.

Line by Line Meaning

Good evening sports fans and welcome to what should Prove to be the best game of the year.
The hype is building up for the game and it is expected to be an exciting match.

Hello everyone, I'm johnny bigmouth, welcoming you to The final game of the world championship.
The commentator welcomes the audience to the final game of the world championship.

We're expecting to see one helluva game tonight, There's no love lost between these two teams. Each drawing endless amounts of penalties: We've had fights, cheap shots, name calling - everything we could ask for... So now, we take you live and play... the game.
The game is highly anticipated due to the rivalry between the two teams, which has led to a lot of penalties, fights, and controversies.

You gave it your all, you gave all you've got You reached for the limit, you pushed till you dropped You scratched and you clawed, you spilled out your guts You gave them your oath and you signed it in blood Bent over backwards, your body is sore You gave them your life but they still wanted more You carry the load, you dig deep inside Blood, sweat and tears till the day that you die The game... betrayed This is how you get repaid
The player has given everything they have to the game, pushing themselves to their limits and beyond. However, despite their sacrifices, the game has betrayed them and they feel unappreciated and undervalued.

They're playing with your mind, they're playing with your head How do you like your meal when you're being force fed This is how you get repaid... the game
The player feels that the game is manipulating and controlling them, and they are unhappy with the way they are being treated.

You crash and you burn, you've stood at the top You faced all the pressure and took the cheap shots Your body keeps dying, wealth is the gain You fought all the battles and played through the pain You scratch at the scabs, you swear when you bleed You laughed at the stitches and lost your front teeth Go through the therapy, break all your bones Then comes the trade, you buy/sell your home
The player has faced a lot of physical and emotional challenges during their career, but they have persevered through it all. However, despite their efforts, they have realized that their worth is measured solely by their financial value to the game, as evidenced by the constant trades and sales of their homes.

"Oh my... what a hit! did you see that? unbelievable... That's gotta hurt. The abuse this boy takes night after night, And he's still putting on quite a show for the fans. This guy is worth every penny he makes... I tell ya... that's gotta hurt..."
The commentator is amazed by the physical abuse the player takes during the game, but acknowledges that the player is still able to put on a good show for the fans and is worth their high salary.

You talk of the glories and memories gone past A brilliant career though it could never last You're down and you're bitter, your rings are in hock There's pins in your knees and you limp when you walk You take all the pills, make the pain go away You've lost all your wealth but your agent's ok Your children have left you, your wife did the same Look what it got you, but man he could sure play the game
The player reminisces about their past successes and the glory days of their career, but feels bitter and resentful now that they are suffering the consequences of their sacrifices. They have lost their wealth, family, and health, but the only thing that they have left is the memory of their talent on the field.

Writer(s): David Gleeson, James Hocking

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