Game We Play
Unveiling Life's Play: Sarah Tolle's 'Game We Play' Meaning
Lyrics
Somebody told me to get off the grass
Someone advised me to leave the grassy area.
You know what I said
My response to the advice.
I just looked at them and laughed
I simply laughed in response.
Somebody told me to get back in line
Someone told me to conform and follow the rules.
You know what I said
My reaction to the advice.
I said that I'm doin just fine right here
I asserted that I am doing well where I am.
Just wait a minute
Pause and reflect on the situation.
What is this crazy place we're living in
Questioning the nature of the strange world we inhabit.
I think it is kinda funny
Find humor in the absurdity of the situation.
Isn't it this game we play
Commenting on life as a game we participate in.
Somebody told me I needed new clothes
Someone suggested I need new clothing.
I looked at them and said
I questioned the necessity of new clothes for anyone.
When did anybody ever need any of those
Reflecting on the unnecessary needs imposed by society.
Somebody told me you're pretty wild
Someone described me as wild.
You know what I said
No verbal response; a nonchalant nod and smile.
Nothing—I just nodded and smiled
Acceptance without further elaboration.
Just wait a minute
Pause and reflect on the situation again.
What is this crazy place we're living in
Questioning the nature of the strange world once more.
I think it is kinda funny
Finding humor in the absurdity persists.
Isn't it this game we play
Reiteration of life being a game.
When did we make all these silly rules
Querying the creation of societal rules.
Just to keep us apart
Rules created to keep people separated.
And isn't that the truth
Acknowledging the truth in the previous statement.
And when did we draw all these silly squares
Questioning the need for arbitrary divisions.
Just to prove what's mine and yours
Creation of boundaries to establish ownership.
As if the Mother cared
The insignificance of human divisions in the eyes of the Mother (nature).
Just wait a minute
Pause and reflect once more.
What is this crazy place we're living in
Continued questioning of the strange world.
I think it is kinda funny
Finding ongoing humor in life's absurdity.
Isn't it this game we play
Reaffirming the concept of life as a game.
When was the moment that we decided
Identifying a moment when differences were emphasized.
That you and I were different enough
Recognizing the decision to let differences divide.
To let it divide us
The impact of division on relationships.
When was the day we all agreed
Agreement on a specific day when society prioritized speaking over listening.
That listening was second to speaking
The diminishing importance of listening.
And forgiving to fear
Fear overshadowing forgiveness in societal dynamics.
Just wait a minute
Pause and reflect on the societal shift.
What is this crazy place we're living in
Continued questioning of the strange world and its dynamics.
I think it is kinda funny
Perception of humor in the ongoing societal game.
Isn't it this game we play
Reiteration of life as a game with a humorous undertone.
Woah
An exclamation emphasizing the peculiarity of the situation.
Just wait a minute
Pause and reflect once again.
What is this crazy place we're living in
Continued questioning of the strange world and its dynamics.
I think it is kinda funny
Finding ongoing humor in the societal game.
Isn't it this game we play
Final reiteration of life as a game.
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