In 1988, Downing finally made his solo debut, releasing the self-titled Will Downing. The album featured a new version of John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme." The track did not fair well on the R&B charts but it managed to reach #4 on the Dance charts. In the United Kingdom, "A Love Supreme" managed to reach #14 on the singles charts.
Downing has released many albums throughout his career, always on the brink of stardom but never quite making it. In 1989 he released Come Together As One and in '91, Dream Fulfilled. The latter featured the single "I Try" which reached #13 on the R&B charts, Downing's best performance to date.
1993 saw Downing's fourth album release with Love's the Place to Be. In 1995, he released Moods and in 1997, Invitation Only. Continuing his steady stream of releases, 1998 saw Pleasures of the Night, 2000 offered All the Man You Need and in 2002, Sensual Journey.
With so many albums under his belt, Downing never slows down, releasing Emotions in 2003, Christmas, Love and You in 2004 and Soul Symphony in 2005.
While Will Downing has never been a massive celebrity in the United States, he has seen reasonable success in the United Kingdom.
Just A Game
Will Downing Lyrics
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Why do you pretend to be?
Could it be it's all
Just a game to you?
I put all of my faith in you
Trying to be what you wanted me to
Still it seems it's all
I've tried hard to understand it
I don't know whether or not you planned it
Can't you see that love is
Made for two?
If you go I won't regret
Won't spend time trying hard to forget
I'll just know it was all
Just a game to you
I've tried hard to understand it
Oh no, I don't know whether or not you planned it
Can't you see that love is
Made for two
That love is made for two
That love is made for two
But it's all just a game to you
The lyrics to Will Downing's song Just A Game depicts a love that is unrequited and a relationship that is based on lies and deception. The persona in the song is pleading for clarity on whether or not their partner truly loves them or if it's just a game. The lyrics, "If you're not in love with me, why do you pretend to be?" portrays the persona's hurt and confusion at being led on in the relationship. The persona goes on to mention that they've put all their faith in their partner and have tried their best to be what they wanted, but it seems like it's all for naught as it's just a game to the partner. The persona asks if the partner sees that love is made for two, further emphasizing the one-sidedness of the relationship. In the end, the persona states that they won't regret it if the partner leaves, as they know it was all just a game to them.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're not in love with me
Asking why someone is pretending to be in love when they are not actually in love.
Why do you pretend to be?
Questioning why someone would pretend to be in love.
Could it be it's all
Wondering if the relationship is just a game.
Just a game to you?
Asking if the other person is just playing games.
I put all of my faith in you
Expressing devotion and trust in the other person.
Trying to be what you wanted me to
Trying to be what the other person wants in order to make them happy.
Still it seems it's all
Despite trying to please the other person, it seems that they are still just playing games.
I've tried hard to understand it
Putting in effort to comprehend the situation.
I don't know whether or not you planned it
Uncertainty about whether the other person intended to play games.
Can't you see that love is
Acknowledging the importance of love.
Made for two?
Reminding the other person of the shared nature of a relationship.
If you go I won't regret
Accepting that the other person may leave.
Won't spend time trying hard to forget
Not dwelling on the past or trying to forget.
I'll just know it was all
Coming to terms with the realization that it was all just a game.
Oh no, I don't know whether or not you planned it
Reiterating uncertainty about the other person's intentions.
That love is made for two
Repeating the idea that a healthy relationship involves two people.
But it's all just a game to you
Despite the importance of love, the other person is still just playing games.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRYAN LOREN
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