After spending a difficult couple of years in Los Angeles, singing backing vocals and dating an idiot, Brown decided that she had had enough of America and returned home to London. She left her useless American boyfriend behind and decided to start anew. She bought a one-stringed guitar from a second-hand shop, and rented a tiny attic in east London. Within half an hour, she had written her debut single, Crying Blood, about a relationship meltdown.
Vanessa Brown released her debut album, Travelling Like the Light, in July 2009 by Universal Records. The album was preceded by limited non-chart eligible releases of Crying Blood and Leave!, as well as a third single entitled Shark in the Water, which peaked at #34 in the UK Singles Chart, making it her most successful single to date.
Brown wrote the music and plays instruments on the album. It is inspired by 1950s and electronic music as well as sounds emitted from Game Boy and Nintendo. Most of the lyrics on the album are about a failed affair Brown endured. On 5 December 2008, she was nominated for the BBC's Sound of 2009 award, alongside acts including Little Boots and Lady GaGa.
A fourth single, game over, was released in September 21, 2009.
The first single from Brown's second album was titled Children and was released to US iTunes on September 20 2011.
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Game Over
VV Brown Lyrics
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Another love has reached the end
You never really gave a damn
I thought you were a better man
Oh no, you got me in a headlock
Checking my alarm clock
Now there's nothing more
It don't mean a thing 'cos I don't wanna mess around with a joker
And I don't really care 'cos this is my life not a game of poker
And I don't give a damn, my heart made me drunk but my mind is sober
So can you get the gist, time to make a move 'cos the game is over
I gave you 20,000 chances
And put up with your cheating glances
So open up that prison door
'Cos I don't love you anymore
Oh no, you got me in a headlock
Checking my alarm clock
Now there's nothing more
It don't mean a thing 'cos I don't wanna mess around with a joker
And I don't really care 'cos this is my life not a game of poker
And I don't give a damn, my heart made me drunk but my mind is sober
So can you get the gist, time to make a move 'cos the game is over
Oh no, I've started a war
My emotions are just cuttin' me raw
Oh no, you lowered your score
'Cos you messed up good and I cannot ignore
Oh no, tears galore
But I changed my mind 'cos he's broken the law
Oh no, I've seen it before
And your system's 'bout to crash to the floor
Crash to the floor
Crash to the floor
Crash to the floor
It don't mean a thing 'cos I don't wanna mess around with a joker
And I don't really care 'cos this is my life not a game of poker
And I don't give a damn, my heart made me drunk but my mind is sober
So can you get the gist, time to make a move 'cos the game is over
The lyrics to VV Brown's song Game Over express the frustration and hurt of being in a relationship with someone who doesn't care about the other person the way they should. The singer has given the other person multiple chances, but they still haven't changed, hence the "same old mess" and the feeling of being trapped in a "headlock." The other person's actions and behavior have lowered their worth, and the singer no longer loves them. The references to poker and games suggest that the other person saw the relationship as a game or competition, but the singer is no longer interested in playing along.
Furthermore, when the singer discovers the other person had broken the law, she decides to end the relationship for good. The line "my heart made me drunk but my mind is sober" shows the push and pull of emotions versus rational thinking when it comes to love. The chorus reinforces the idea that the game is over and it's time to move on, even if it means dealing with emotional fallout.
Overall, VV Brown's Game Over is a relatable deep cut about the aftermath of a toxic relationship, and how important it is to recognize when enough is enough.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in the same old mess again
I find myself in a similar situation as before, dealing with the end of a relationship.
Another love has reached the end
This is yet another romantic relationship that has come to an end.
You never really gave a damn
You never truly cared about me or this relationship.
I thought you were a better man
I had higher expectations for you and for us, but you did not meet them.
Oh no, you got me in a headlock
You have trapped me, making it difficult to move forward or escape this situation.
Checking my alarm clock
I am acutely aware of the passage of time and how it seems to be slipping away from me.
Now there's nothing more
This relationship is over and there is nothing further to be done or said about it.
It don't mean a thing 'cos I don't wanna mess around with a joker
I do not want to waste my time on someone who is not serious or genuine, like a joker in a deck of cards.
And I don't really care 'cos this is my life not a game of poker
I am not interested in playing games, and I am taking control of my own life and decisions.
And I don't give a damn, my heart made me drunk but my mind is sober
Although my emotions may have clouded my judgement before, I am now thinking rationally and with clarity.
So can you get the gist, time to make a move 'cos the game is over
I hope you understand the situation and will take action to move on, because this relationship has come to an end.
I gave you 20,000 chances
I have given you countless opportunities to make things right between us, but you have not taken them.
And put up with your cheating glances
I have tolerated your wandering eyes and unfaithful behavior for far too long.
So open up that prison door
You are holding us both captive in this failed relationship, and it is time to set us both free.
'Cos I don't love you anymore
My feelings have changed and I no longer have love for you in my heart.
Oh no, I've started a war
My actions and decisions have incited conflict or turmoil in this relationship.
My emotions are just cuttin' me raw
The pain and hurt I feel from this relationship ending is intense and overwhelming.
Oh no, you lowered your score
Your behavior and choices have caused you to lose favor or respect in my eyes.
'Cos you messed up good and I cannot ignore
Your mistakes and wrongdoings have had a significant impact on this relationship, and cannot be overlooked or forgiven.
Oh no, tears galore
I am crying uncontrollably because of the emotions and pain associated with this failed relationship.
But I changed my mind 'cos he's broken the law
I have reconsidered my feelings for you because you have done something wrong or illegal.
Oh no, I've seen it before
I have been through situations like this previously, and I am no longer willing to endure it again.
And your system's 'bout to crash to the floor
Your life, behavior, and choices are unstable and unsustainable, and it will soon come crashing down around you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Spirit Music Group
Written by: ANUROOP PILLAI, JONATHAN SHAVE, ROY KERR, VANESSA BROWN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MYSTERIOUSasLOVE
i love her voice...its so different and she has such good control over it.
derevko84
There can be two strong women around who each have an unique style without copying each other! VV as with Gaga writes her own stuff and is really talented. Buy the album it's great!
Maxim Solomennikov
This video is super amazing, it should be on VV's Channel digitally remastered!!! Totally love the song, too!
AMD
SHE IS AMAZING LIVE
Toni Luton
2020 and still LOVING!
FauxYeahJandy
I still love this song up to this date.
Terrell_Cole
VV Brown has some real talent and can really portray her characters really well in her videos.
Cal Bano 658
Criminally underrated
Vespairty R
I absolutely love this girl. She is unique and classy without the whole over exaggerated lady gaga thing. She is her own girl and wow what a voice!
MelodiousTrance
I love V V Brown better than pretty much most solo American Artists. I love her voice and her unique style. She's so effing pretty too. <3