Hide And Seek
Tracie Spencer Lyrics


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Ooh-ooh...
Ah-ah...
Whoa, mmm...

Are you hiding from me
Playing a game of hide and seek
I count to ten
Then you hide again from me
Well, I know
You're somewhere in this world
And I want to be your girl
So if you hear this song
Please don't leave me here alone

Playing hide and seek
Ready or not, here I come
Playing hide and seek
Wondering where or when
Will we find each other, ooh, yeah

I'm looking for you
Where are you hiding

Now it's so lonely
When you're not in love
Needing to be kissed and hugged
And held real tight
When you go to sleep at night
I can hear you
Calling out my name
It's such a crazy game
I look around
And you're nowhere to be found

Playing hide and seek
Ready or not, here I come
Playing hide and seek
Wondering where or when
Will we find each other

Playing hide and seek
Ready or not, here I come
Playing hide and seek
Wondering where or when
Will we find each other

Playing hide and seek
Ready or not, here I come
Playing hide and seek
Wondering where or when
Will we find each other

Playing hide and seek
Ready or not, here I come
Playing hide and seek
Wondering where or when
Will we find each other, ooh, baby

I'm looking for you
Where are you hiding
I need you, baby
Why are you hiding from me
Ooh-ooh...




Why are you playing hide and seek
From me, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Hide and Seek" by Tracie Spencer is a tale of longing and desperation for love. The song starts with a soft, melodic tune with the sound of "oohs" and "ahs" that draws the listener in. The first verse talks about the game of hide and seek, a metaphor for a relationship where the person she desires is playing hard to get. The singer counts to ten, but the person keeps hiding from her. She knows the person exists in the world, and she wants to be with them. She pleads with the person, asking them not to leave her alone but to hear her song.


The chorus continues with the metaphor of the game "hide and seek." The singer wonders where or when they will find each other. She is looking for the person, wondering where they are hiding. The second verse describes the loneliness she feels when not in love. She desires to be kissed and hugged and held tight when going to sleep. She can hear the person calling her name, but she cannot locate them. She feels lost and alone without them.


Overall, the song suggests that the challenge of finding love is like a game of hide and seek. The singer is searching for love with someone who is keeping themselves hidden. For her, love is essential, and without it, she feels lost, alone, and incomplete.


Line by Line Meaning

Are you hiding from me
Are you avoiding me intentionally?


Playing a game of hide and seek
Acting like we're playing a childhood game of hide and seek.


I count to ten
I'm waiting for you to hide and I'm counting to ten before starting to find you.


Then you hide again from me
After being found or caught, you disappear again.


Well, I know
I can sense or feel that you're still around.


You're somewhere in this world
You're existing in this vast world somewhere.


And I want to be your girl
I want to be your lover or partner.


So if you hear this song
If you listen to this song, please pay attention to my plea.


Please don't leave me here alone
Don't abandon me here by myself.


Now it's so lonely
Life is dull and depressing when there's no love.


When you're not in love
When you're not in a loving relationship.


Needing to be kissed and hugged
Craving physical affection like kissing and embracing.


And held real tight
Wanting a tight, warm embrace to feel secure.


When you go to sleep at night
When you're about to sleep in bed.


I can hear you
In my imagination or thoughts, I can hear you calling me.


Calling out my name
Saying my name aloud like you're searching for me.


It's such a crazy game
Our love is inexplicable and unpredictable.


I look around
I glance or gaze around hoping to find you.


And you're nowhere to be found
Unfortunately, I didn't find you anywhere.


Playing hide and seek
Our love feels like a game of hide and seek.


Ready or not, here I come
I'm ready to find you whether you hide or not.


Wondering where or when
Questioning how and when we'll meet each other.


Will we find each other
Will we finally meet and begin our love story.


I'm looking for you
I'm endlessly searching for you.


Where are you hiding
Where can I find you? Please reveal yourself.


Why are you hiding from me
Why are you concealing yourself from me?


I need you, baby
I'm longing for you dearly, my darling.


Why are you playing hide and seek
Why are you acting like we're playing a game?


From me, yeah
From me specifically.




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Comments from YouTube:

@AldenRDavis

I love Tracie Spencer and her music. I hope and pray that she makes a comeback.

@triviaone1628

She is on her way back. She is now on Instagram. I think FB, too.

@wandareese9726

Me to.

@VelocityXII

She recently had an interview on the Sherri show

@lisal2275

Pure talent no auto tune! Always loved this song ❤

@soulfyrestar

I so agree with you on that!!!! Tracie Spencer and Shanice Wilson are both my fave singers

@minimalistbae1986

This song was too grown for her but it's a beautiful song and she nailed it

@enriquetheprofessor

I don't think it was too grown for her. Consider the title and lyrics, which references the kiddie game "Hide and Seek ". New Edition, another group of child stars, also recorded a different tune with the same title for their 1984 sophomore album. I think Tracie's song is innocent , youthful, and age appropriate. It focuses on young love with the comparison to the game.

@MIAMIviaQUEENSNY

Beautiful song. Just lovely.

@OURTIMEISNOW2009

A Quiet Storm classic. What gave this song its edge was the sax which gave it adult appeal and was most requested on Quiet Storm formats.

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