The Game
To the Rats and Wolves Lyrics


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Got another thing I want to say
I'm trying not to go back to my ways
So tell me what I gotta do today
I don't wanna cause any more pain
Saying what you're saying just for fame
I don't wanna fuck with fucking lames
Who you think you're trying to fucking play, foolish?
I don't know what you are trying to gain
Quit playing games with my heart
I don't want you to see this
Baby you told me I'm wrong
I don't want you no more
Please just give me a reason
The ice on my wrist has time freezing
Loving you takes four full seasons
She's riding this train like Liam Neeson
I'm going all beast, yeah
I'm talking about shorties and dough and some yeast, yeah
I want you to be mad
You're low on your bread but I'm cooking a feast, yeah
Oh you loving the cheese, yeah?
I got me some Vino to go with at least that
But we don't do free snacks
So put up the money to count up the green stacks
I'm hoping to do it in the stroke of the night got me hyped up in flames
But I know it's my destiny
Summer nights in the pool in the back of the mansion was lit so
I showed em the best of me
If you want it go get it, don't sweat it, don't dread it
Do it now, then you might just regret it
I hate when I talk cause I'm always ahead of it
You aim for the chest, but I aim for the head of it
It's me yeah baby I know you can bear it
Had some times that were rough while you held up my spirits
I knew enough how to get to the bank down the house
Just to build up some money and credit
You taking a tik but I'm hearing you talk while you plan
Out your future I look at the clock
And I'm doing this steady don't tell me to stop while
I look at you here cause I'm ready to fuck it up (fuck it up)
Yo lo se, yo le se I fucking know this
I got a bad bitch singing while she moaning
But if you look here you will fall
Don't want a little I want it all
You talking to me bout nonsense
Saying I'm ruining the plans now
I'm getting too close to the edge now




Stop playing these games and just get down
As she moaning...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Game by To the Rats and Wolves is a reflection of the artist’s journey of self-growth and change. The song begins with the artist expressing their desire to move away from their old ways and not cause any pain to others. This is followed by the artist acknowledging the presence of fake people who are only after fame and notoriety. The artist also questions their motives and what they want to gain from such behavior. The chorus of the song talks about the artist's desire to move on from a previous relationship, but they need a reason to do so as they're still invested in it.


Throughout the verse, the artist talks about how they're focused on their future, making money, and living life to the fullest. They're not interested in short-lived fame, and they want to achieve their dreams by working hard. The artist also talks about how they're done with people who only bring them down and that they're ready to take charge of their life. The song ends with a sexual reference, where the artist talks about a woman moaning.


In conclusion, The Game is an honest and raw rendition of the artist's journey towards self-discovery and growth. It reflects on their past, present, and future and highlights the importance of recognizing fake people, focusing on one's dreams, and moving forward from the past.


Line by Line Meaning

Got another thing I want to say
I have something else to communicate


I'm trying not to go back to my ways
I am making efforts to not repeat my past mistakes


So tell me what I gotta do today
Please let me know what actions I should take presently


I don't wanna cause any more pain
I don't desire to hurt anyone any further


Saying what you're saying just for fame
Your words are only to gain attention and popularity


I don't wanna fuck with fucking lames
I don't wish to deal with unimportant people


Who you think you're trying to fucking play, foolish?
Who exactly do you think you are attempting to deceive?


I don't know what you are trying to gain
I am not aware of what you intend to achieve


Quit playing games with my heart
Stop emotionally manipulating me


I don't want you to see this
I would rather you not witness this


Baby you told me I'm wrong
You once informed me I was mistaken


I don't want you no more
I don't desire your presence any longer


Please just give me a reason
Provide me with a justification


The ice on my wrist has time freezing
The diamonds on my watch cause time to appear motionless


Loving you takes four full seasons
Being in love with you is a year-round experience


She's riding this train like Liam Neeson
She is navigating this situation with the same determination and intensity as Liam Neeson's character in the film 'Taken'


I'm going all beast, yeah
I am becoming extremely aggressive


I'm talking about shorties and dough and some yeast, yeah
I am discussing women, money, and cocaine


I want you to be mad
I desire for you to feel anger toward me


You're low on your bread but I'm cooking a feast, yeah
You may be struggling financially, but I have an abundance of resources


Oh you loving the cheese, yeah?
You enjoy the monetary rewards of our shared enterprise, correct?


I got me some Vino to go with at least that
I have acquired some wine to accompany our bounty


But we don't do free snacks
We don't provide complimentary refreshments


So put up the money to count up the green stacks
Hence, I require you to provide the necessary funds for us to calculate our proceeds


I'm hoping to do it in the stroke of the night got me hyped up in flames
I aim to accomplish this under the cover of darkness, which has me extremely excited


But I know it's my destiny
I am aware that this is fated to occur


Summer nights in the pool in the back of the mansion was lit so
Our past summer evenings spent swimming in the estate's rear pool were extraordinary


I showed em the best of me
I demonstrated my finest qualities to them


If you want it go get it, don't sweat it, don't dread it
Pursue your goals with determination and without fear or hesitation


Do it now, then you might just regret it
Take immediate action, or you risk experiencing remorse later


I hate when I talk cause I'm always ahead of it
I don't enjoy speaking since my mind is constantly ahead of my own dialogue


You aim for the chest, but I aim for the head of it
You strive for average results, whereas I pursue excellence


It's me yeah baby I know you can bear it
I realize that personally dealing with me can be challenging, but I believe you can handle it


Had some times that were rough while you held up my spirits
There were instances where I faced difficulties, but you supported and encouraged me through them


I knew enough how to get to the bank down the house
I possessed the knowledge and ability to visit the bank located at the end of the street


Just to build up some money and credit
In order to create financial stability and improve my credit score


You taking a tik but I'm hearing you talk while you plan
You are consuming TikTok videos, yet I am able to hear you simultaneously develop future schemes


Out your future I look at the clock
You're visualizing your aspirations while I glance at the timepiece


And I'm doing this steady don't tell me to stop while
I am moving forward at a consistent pace, do not ask me to halt


I look at you here cause I'm ready to fuck it up (fuck it up)
I am observing your presence as I prepare to take action and cause chaos


Yo lo se, yo le se I fucking know this
I am well aware of the situation at hand


I got a bad bitch singing while she moaning
I am accompanied by an attractive female who is making noise


But if you look here you will fall
However, if you observe what is transpiring, you will fail


Don't want a little I want it all
I am not content with a small amount, I desire everything


You talking to me bout nonsense
The ideas you're presenting to me are irrational


Saying I'm ruining the plans now
You're asserting that I am currently harming the scheme


I'm getting too close to the edge now
I am nearing the threshold of error


Stop playing these games and just get down
Cease participating in these antics and focus on the task at hand


As she moaning...
She is still producing sounds of pleasure or discomfort




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Written by: Eric Ocampo

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