Lyrics
Oh, the games people play now
People engage in manipulative actions and behaviors.
Every night and every day now
Games are played consistently, both day and night.
Never meaning what they say now
Deceptive communication, saying things without sincerity.
Never saying what they mean
Lack of straightforwardness and honesty.
And they wile away the hours
Individuals waste time in privileged positions.
In their ivory towers
Metaphor for high social status and detachment.
Till they're covered up with flowers
Death is portrayed metaphorically, possibly referring to consequences.
In the back of a black limousine
Symbolic representation of luxury and wealth.
La da da, da da da, da da
Repetitive sounds reflecting indifference or nonchalance.
La da da, da da da, de
Continuation of indifferent sounds.
Talking 'bout you and me
Discussion about the actions of individuals, possibly in a relationship.
And the games people play
Reference to the manipulative actions and behaviors of people.
Oh, we make one another cry
Mutual emotional pain caused by actions.
Break a heart then we say goodbye
Breaking relationships with a casual farewell.
Cross our hearts and we hope to die
Pledging sincerity but not taking responsibility.
That the other was to blame
Blaming the other party for the relationship issues.
Neither one will give in
Stubbornness and refusal to compromise.
So we gaze at our eight by ten
Reflecting on a photograph, possibly of better times.
Thinking 'bout the things that
Regret over missed opportunities.
Might have been it's a dirty rotten shame
Expressing disappointment in a harsh way.
La da da, da da da, da da
Indifference or apathy reiterated.
La da da, da da da, de
Continuation of indifferent sounds.
Talking 'bout you and me
Discussion about the manipulative actions of people.
And the games people play
Reiteration of the theme of manipulative games.
People walking up to you
People approach with religious enthusiasm.
Singing Glory Hallelujah
Expressing joy or praise, possibly sarcastically.
And they're trying to sock it to you
Attempting to take advantage in the name of faith.
In the name of the Lord
Using religion as a guise for manipulation.
They're gonna teach you how to meditate
Encouraging practices like meditation for ulterior motives.
Read your horoscope, cheat your faith
Mentioning various practices with negative connotations.
And further more to hell with hate
Rejecting hate but promoting other negative behaviors.
Come on and get on board
Inviting participation in manipulative actions.
La da da, da da da, da da
Repetition of indifferent sounds.
La da da, da da da, de
Continuation of indifferent sounds.
Talking 'bout you and me
Discussing the manipulative actions of individuals.
And the games people play
Reiteration of the theme of manipulative games.
Look around tell me what you see
Observing and questioning the state of the world.
What's happening to you and me
Concern about the deteriorating situation.
God grant me the serenity
Seeking inner peace amidst chaos.
To remember who I am
Reflecting on maintaining identity amid challenges.
'Cause You've given up Your sanity
Sacrificing mental well-being for pride and ego.
For Your pride and your vanity
Choosing personal desires over empathy for others.
Turns You sad on humanity
Expressing disappointment in humanity's behavior.
And you don't give a da da dam da da
Indifference or frustration expressed.
La da da, da da da, da da
Repetition of indifferent sounds.
La da da, da da da, de
Continuation of indifferent sounds.
Talking 'bout you and me
Discussing the manipulative actions of individuals.
And the games people play
Reiteration of the theme of manipulative games.
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