The band are currently signed to Heavenly Records, and their self-titled debut album was released on 13 June 2005. Singles from that album have included Forever Lost, Love Me Like You, Love's A Game and I See You, You See Me. Later on that year they recorded a new song, Gone are the Days, used on the War Child charity album Help! A Day in the Life
In 2005 they supported Athlete, Doves, and Brian Wilson, and played the Glastonbury Festival to a fantastic reception. August saw the band play at the dual-venue V Festival in Chelmsford and Staffordshire and Leicester's Summer Sundae.
The band have since released their second album, Those The Brokes in November 2006, and the Undecided EP in September 2007.
Love's A Game
The Magic Numbers Lyrics
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Maybe I will maybe I won't
Find my way this time
I hear you're calling me soon
One of these days
Some of these days, and somebody pays
It happens all the time
And maybe I'm a fool for walking in line
And maybe I should have tried to leave this time
I'm an honest mistake that you made
Did you mean to?
Did you mean?
Oh, did you mean?
Love is just a game
Broken all the same
And I will get over you
Love is just a lie
Happens all the time
Swear I know this much is true
Oh, and they colored you up
They colored you down, they colored you in
And I've been waiting so long
To take you home
And maybe I think, maybe I don't
Maybe I will, maybe I won't
Find my way tonight
But I hear you're calling me soon
And maybe I'm a fool for walking in line
And maybe I should have tried to leave this time
I'm an honest mistake that you made
Did you mean to?
Did you mean?
Oh, did you mean?
Love is just a game
Broken all the same
And I will get over you
Love is just a lie
Happens all the time
Swear I know this much is true
And maybe I'm a fool for walking in line
And maybe I should have tried to leave this time
I'm an honest mistake that you made
Did you mean to?
Did you mean?
Oh, did you mean?
Love is just a game
Broken all the same
And I will get over you
Love is just a lie
Happens all the time
Swear I know this much is true
In "Love's A Game," The Magic Numbers sing about the complicated nature of love and the pain it can cause. The singer vacillates between wanting to find their way and answering the call of a significant other or giving up entirely. The repeated phrase, "Maybe I think maybe I don't, maybe I will maybe I won't," conveys this indecision beautifully.
The chorus talks about the two sides of love, both as a game and a lie. Even though it can be painful, they acknowledge that they will eventually get over the person. The bridge is particularly poignant, as the singer claims to be an "honest mistake" that the other person made. The question "did you mean to?" suggests that the other person's feelings may be uncertain or insincere.
Overall, "Love's A Game" is a bittersweet track about the ups and downs of love. The repetition of certain phrases, particularly in the chorus, gives it a hypnotic quality. The shifting dynamics of the vocals and the instrumentation work together to create an emotional journey for listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, maybe I think maybe I don't
Uncertain about my feelings towards you
Maybe I will maybe I won't
Not sure if I want to pursue this relationship
Find my way this time
Trying to figure out my path in this love
I hear you're calling me soon
Expecting a call from you
One of these days
Eventually
Some of these days, and somebody pays
Someone always gets hurt
It happens all the time
Relationships often end in heartbreak
I'll believing, believing you wanted me to
Having faith in your love for me
And maybe I'm a fool for walking in line
Regretting my compliant behavior in this relationship
And maybe I should have tried to leave this time
Feeling the need to end this relationship
I'm an honest mistake that you made
You regret being in a relationship with me
Did you mean to?
Did you intentionally hurt me?
Did you mean?
Do you have feelings for me?
Oh, did you mean?
Desperately seeking clarification on our relationship
Love is just a game
Love is an unpredictable rollercoaster
Broken all the same
Love often leads to heartbreak
And I will get over you
I will eventually move on
Love is just a lie
Love can be deceitful
Happens all the time
Heartbreak is common
Swear I know this much is true
Certain about the nature of love
Oh, and they colored you up
Others have influenced your behavior
They colored you down, they colored you in
You have been changed by the influence of others
And I've been waiting so long
Eagerly anticipating our relationship
To take you home
To start a committed relationship with you
And maybe I think, maybe I don't
Still uncertain about my feelings towards you
Maybe I will, maybe I won't
Still undecided about pursuing this relationship
Find my way tonight
Trying to make a decision about our relationship
But I hear you're calling me soon
Hoping for communication from you
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROMEO WILLIAM STODART
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@evil_cat_lord3166
Remember buying this album when it first came out, still bloody superb.
@jameswatson3454
Sublime, the air around this song is unbelievable
@lkharri
Still brings a tear to my eye. Romeo sings it with such feeling 😭
@iamheretojudgeyou
Absolutely flawless live performance , Magic numbers and kooks my two fav banda of the 2000s ,
@atalantinopieva
Here for one of my father's favourite song.
I miss you Pierluigi
THIS SONG WILL ALWAYS BE ALIVE
@Rothschildpobretao
You are professor Pierluigi Piazzi's son?
@atalantinopieva
@@Rothschildpobretao don't know who he is ahahah
@Angelo-sc9of
❤️
@salamanco968
Absolutely adore the guitar playing and timing on this song xx
@nosmokewithoutfire4357
This band , there making magic here