Cruel Game
VOKES Lyrics
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If that's untrue why won't this end?
And I enjoy the way you tease
Oh, if were done could we please just leave?
Oh, what a cruel game you play
Oh, what a cruel game you play
Tell me now
Where do we fall?
I can't take this anymore
Girl, you break me down
But leave me wanting more
Oh, what a cruel game you play
Oh, what a cruel game you play
You know I tried to shut you out
It was done for me
Would you cry and shout
Come to me
Do what you will
Don't you want me now?
Don't you need me still?
Oh, what a cruel game you play
Oh, what a cruel game you play
In "Cruel Game," VOKES sings about the confusion and pain of being in an on-again, off-again relationship. The singer thought they were complete and had finally ended the rocky relationship. Still, their partner's teasing and the constant back-and-forth of breaking up and getting back together are driving them insane. The lyrics reveal the singer's vulnerability and inability to resist the pull of the relationship, despite how damaging it is.
The chorus of "oh, what a cruel game you play" emphasizes the painful and frustrating nature of the relationship dynamic. It's a tug-of-war between two people who can't decide if they are better off together or apart. The second verse talks about the singer's attempt to move on and cut ties with their partner, but they can't resist the lure of the love/attention when their ex calls them back.
Overall, "Cruel Game" is a poignant depiction of the emotional turmoil that comes with a messy, volatile relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I thought we were complete again
I believed our relationship was once again perfect
If that's untrue why won't this end?
If my belief is wrong, why won't our relationship just end?
And I enjoy the way you tease
I like the way you tease me even though it's frustrating
Oh, if were done could we please just leave?
If our relationship is over, can we just go our separate ways?
Oh, what a cruel game you play
Your behavior towards me is extremely heartless
Tell me now, where do we fall?
Can you tell me the current status of our relationship?
I say were through, then I hear your call
I break up with you, but then you call me and make me feel confused
I can't take this anymore
I cannot continue to handle this emotionally draining relationship
Girl, you break me down
Your actions constantly hurt and wear me down
But leave me wanting more
Despite everything, I still have an emotional attachment to you
You know I tried to shut you out
I attempted to cut off all communication with you
It was done for me
I believed that cutting you out was the best thing for me
Would you cry and shout, come to me
If I pushed you away, would you fight back to stay with me?
Do what you will
You have the power to control our relationship and my emotions
Don't you want me now? Don't you need me still?
Are you still interested in being with me and having me in your life?
Oh, what a cruel game you play
Your actions and behavior towards me are extremely unkind and hurtful
Contributed by Christian T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lyricity
LYRICS !!
I thought you were complete again
If that's untrue, why won't this end?
Think I enjoy the way you tease
Oh, if we're done, girl please just leave!
Ooh, what a CRUEL GAME you play,
Ooh, what a CRUEL GAME you play!
Tell me now where do we fall
I see it through, then I hear your call
I can't take this anymore
Girl, you break me down
Leave me wanting more
Ooh, what a CRUEL GAME you play,
Ooh, what a CRUEL GAME you play!
You know I tried to shut you out
It was done for me, but you cried & shout
Come to me, do what you will
Don't you want me now?
Don't you need me still?
[instrumental break]
Ooh, what a CRUEL GAME you play,
Ooh, what a CRUEL GAME you play!
Javon Hairston
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Lyricity
LYRICS !!
I thought you were complete again
If that's untrue, why won't this end?
Think I enjoy the way you tease
Oh, if we're done, girl please just leave!
Ooh, what a CRUEL GAME you play,
Ooh, what a CRUEL GAME you play!
Tell me now where do we fall
I see it through, then I hear your call
I can't take this anymore
Girl, you break me down
Leave me wanting more
Ooh, what a CRUEL GAME you play,
Ooh, what a CRUEL GAME you play!
You know I tried to shut you out
It was done for me, but you cried & shout
Come to me, do what you will
Don't you want me now?
Don't you need me still?
[instrumental break]
Ooh, what a CRUEL GAME you play,
Ooh, what a CRUEL GAME you play!
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