Play the Game
Tragic Games of Love: Unveiling the Depths in Sloppy Meateaters' 'Play the Game'
Lyrics
Call me a victim
Identifying as someone who's been harmed or wronged
Call me your favorite tragedy
Seen as a captivating, sorrowful event in someone's life
Call me superficial and I promise not to leave
Acknowledging being seen as shallow but pledging commitment despite it
You give nothing yet in return you get it all
Despite not receiving, the other party gains everything
I give my life to you that's how we play the game
Offering everything, even life itself, in the relationship's 'game'
This is the way it's gotta be
Acceptance of the situation as inevitable
Wouldn't have it any other way
Content with the current arrangement
So you're confused, you got a lot to lose, you got a lot to choose
Highlighting the partner's uncertainty, stakes, and choices
I'm just another fool riding on the back of rock n roll
Self-identification as a foolish person enjoying the music lifestyle
I guess just some things never change
Noting that some aspects of the situation remain unchanged
We were better off the same
Reflecting on a previous state of being better together
We are better off without it
Asserting improvement after leaving the situation
I guess it's something in the way
Speculating on a reason for someone's failure in the 'game'
How you fucked up in this game
Commenting on the partner's failure and mistakes in the relationship
You are nothing without me
Asserting the partner's dependence on oneself
Tragically
Describing the dependence as tragic
Taken for granted you wait by the phone
Being taken advantage of and waiting for attention while feeling perpetually alone
Waiting to be apart when you're always alone
Expecting separation despite always feeling lonely in the relationship
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