Penny Arcade
The Jackson 5 Lyrics


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Girl you got me dizzy
You put me on a merry-go-round
While my heart was spinning
You 're somewhere else messing around

When we're together
I think that I 'm your only prize
You change like the weather
A little heart breaker in disguise

Riding on a Ferris-wheel
Is the way I wanna feel
But I 'm standing in a line
And I can 't get a ticket to ride

Pretty little penny
You 're spending all the love I make
'til there isn't any
You play your games
Penny arcade

Hey girl come on down
Get your feet back off the ground
Together baby we can ride
Come on honey don 't hide

Pretty little penny
You 're spending all the love I make
'til there isn 't any
You play your games
Penny arcade

Girl you make believing
You tell me candy covered lies
I 'm the one you needing
Forget about the other guys

I know how you got this name baby
You were playing fun and games
Playing fun and games
I was busy as a bee (busy busy)
Honey take care of your business with me

If you keep lying (better slow down a baby)
You 'll wake up crying
Pretty, pretty little baby
You 're spending all the love I make
'til there isn't any
You play your games (penny arcade)




You play your games (penny arcade)
You play your games (penny arcade)

Overall Meaning

The Jackson 5's song "Penny Arcade" is a playful pop tune that presents a classic tale of heartbreak and deception. The song's lyrics are sung from the perspective of a lovesick narrator who is being led on by his significant other. He describes feeling dizzy and disoriented as he's put on a "merry-go-round" of emotions, while his heart is "spinning" out of control. However, when they're together, he believes he is her sole focus and that she won't stray away. Sadly, she cannot be trusted and he sees her as a "little heartbreaker in disguise."


The singer speaks of feeling like he's waiting in line for something that he cannot attain, while in actuality, he is waiting for her love and affection. She spends all the love he makes like a penny arcade, and he is left with nothing to show for it. He pleads with her to come down and be honest with him, to "take care of your business with me." He cannot keep up with the lies and games she's playing, and warns that one day she may wake up crying from the damage she's done.


Overall, the song speaks to the timeless theme of deception in relationships and the toll it takes on one's emotional well-being. It's a fun, upbeat tune with a catchy melody that's easy to sing along to.


Line by Line Meaning

Girl you got me dizzy
You are making me confused and uncertain


You put me on a merry-go-round
You are making me feel like I am on an emotional rollercoaster


While my heart was spinning
While I was feeling deeply for you


You 're somewhere else messing around
You are not truly invested in this relationship and are seeing other people


When we're together
When we are in each other's company


I think that I 'm your only prize
I believe that I am the only one worth having in your eyes


You change like the weather
You are unpredictable and constantly changing your mind


A little heartbreaker in disguise
You intentionally lead people on, only to break their hearts in the end


Riding on a Ferris-wheel
Feeling elated and joyful


Is the way I wanna feel
This is how I want to feel when I am with you


But I 'm standing in a line
However, I am currently waiting for my turn


And I can 't get a ticket to ride
I am unable to reach that heightened state of emotion with you


Pretty little penny
You are small and insignificant


You 're spending all the love I make
You are using up all the affection and attention that I give you


'til there isn't any
Until I have nothing left to give


You play your games
You toy with my emotions and play with my heart


Hey girl come on down
Come back to earth and be grounded with me


Get your feet back off the ground
Stop being so flighty and indecisive


Together baby we can ride
We can experience life's ups and downs together


Come on honey don 't hide
Stop hiding behind games and lies


Girl you make believing
You fill me with false hope


You tell me candy covered lies
You deceive me with sweet-sounding lies


I 'm the one you needing
I am the one you truly want and need


Forget about the other guys
Stop entertaining other guys and focus on our relationship


I know how you got this name baby
I know how you became known for your manipulative ways


You were playing fun and games
You were toying with people's hearts and emotions for entertainment


I was busy as a bee (busy busy)
I was preoccupied with my own life and work


Honey take care of your business with me
Focus on building a real and committed relationship with me


If you keep lying (better slow down a baby)
If you continue to deceive me


You 'll wake up crying
You will eventually have to face the consequences of your actions


Pretty, pretty little baby
You are immature and naive in your ways


You play your games (penny arcade)
You continue to manipulate and deceive others for personal gain




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DEKE RICHARDS, DENNIS LUSSIER, JERRY MARCELLINO, MEL LARSON

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