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The Game
WWE Lyrics
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It's all about the game, and how you play it
All about control, and if you can take it
All about your debt, and if you can pay it
It's all about the pain, and who's gonna make it
I am the game, you dont wanna play me
I am heavy debts no way you can pay me
I am the pain and I know you can't take me
Look over your shoulder, ready to run
Like a good little bitch from a smoking gun
I am the game and I make the rules
So move on out here and die like a fool
Trying to figure out what my move's gonna be
Come on over sucker why dont u ask me
Dont you forget theres a price you can pay
Cuz I am the game and I want to play
{Guitar solo}
Time to play the game
Hahahahaha
Time to play the game
It's all about the game, and how you play it
It's all about control, and if you can take it
It's all about your debt, and if you can pay it
It's all about the pain, and who's gonna make it
I am the game, you dont wanna play me
I am control, there's no way you can shake me
I am your debts, and you know you can't pay me
I am your pain and I know you can't take me
To play the game you're gonna be the same
You're gonna change your name you're gonna die in flames
Hahahahaha
Time to play the game
Time to play the game
Time to play the game
Time to play the game
Hahahahaha
Time to play the game!
Hahahahaha
The lyrics to WWE's song "The Game" are a reflection of the battle for power and control that takes place within the world of professional wrestling. The song is sung from the perspective of a wrestler who sees himself as "the game," or the person who has complete control over the situation. The wrestler is essentially challenging his opponent to try to take control away from him and step up to play the game.
The lyrics use imagery such as control, debt, and pain to illustrate the intense physical and emotional toll that wrestling can take on its participants. The wrestler claims to be in complete control of the situation, and warns his opponent that trying to take control away from him will be met with resistance. The lines "Look over your shoulder, ready to run/Like a good little bitch from a smoking gun" suggest that the wrestler views himself as someone to be feared, and that he sees his opponent as weak and cowardly.
The repeated use of the phrase "Time to play the game" reinforces the idea that wrestling is a game, and that the wrestlers are competing to see who can come out on top. The line "To play the game you're gonna be the same/You're gonna change your name you're gonna die in flames" is particularly powerful, as it suggests that in order to succeed in the world of wrestling, one must be able to adapt and change their approach to match the situation.
Overall, "The Game" is a powerful and intense song that captures the spirit of professional wrestling and the intense physical and emotional battles that take place within this competitive world.
Line by Line Meaning
It's all about the game, and how you play it
Success depends on your strategy and execution
All about control, and if you can take it
Success depends on how well you can maintain control
All about your debt, and if you can pay it
Success depends on how well you manage your debt
It's all about the pain, and who's gonna make it
Success depends on how well you can tolerate and overcome pain
I am the game, you dont wanna play me
I am a formidable opponent that you don't want to face
I am control, no way you can shake me
I am in charge and cannot be manipulated
I am heavy debts no way you can pay me
I am owed a lot of debt and you cannot repay me
I am the pain and I know you can't take me
I cause immense pain and you cannot handle it
Look over your shoulder, ready to run
I am always watching and ready to pounce
Like a good little bitch from a smoking gun
You will run away like a coward from a dangerous situation
I am the game and I make the rules
I am the one in charge and set the rules
So move on out here and die like a fool
Come face me and lose embarrassingly
Trying to figure out what my move's gonna be
You are trying to anticipate my next steps
Come on over sucker why dont u ask me
You should come ask me directly instead of trying to guess
Dont you forget theres a price you can pay
Don't forget that there are consequences for defying me
Cuz I am the game and I want to play
I am the one in charge and I want to face you in battle
Time to play the game
It's time to face your opponent and battle it out
It's all about the game, and how you play it
Success depends on your strategy and execution
It's all about control, and if you can take it
Success depends on how well you can maintain control
It's all about your debt, and if you can pay it
Success depends on how well you manage your debt
It's all about the pain, and who's gonna make it
Success depends on how well you can tolerate and overcome pain
I am the game, you dont wanna play me
I am a formidable opponent that you don't want to face
I am control, there's no way you can shake me
I am in charge and cannot be manipulated
I am your debts, and you know you can't pay me
I am owed a lot of debt and you cannot repay me
I am your pain and I know you can't take me
I cause immense pain and you cannot handle it
To play the game you're gonna be the same
To succeed, you must be on the same level as your opponent
You're gonna change your name you're gonna die in flames
You will be so humiliated that you will want to change your identity and perish in defeat
Contributed by Scarlett L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.