What's the Game
Unlocking the Maze of Emotions: Stephen Stills' 'What's the Game' Meaning
Lyrics
I was lost in a voyage at sea
I felt lost and adrift during a sea journey.
I was waiting for you and me
I was anticipating our reunion.
To remember just how it was
We aimed to recall the past.
So that we can sing together
To sing together, we needed to reminisce.
When will you realize
When will you recognize?
I got one of your stronger
I possess one of your stronger qualities.
And I know we can work it
I believe we can resolve our issues.
I know we can work it work it out
We can definitely work it out.
Together
Emphasizing unity and collaboration.
But look hiding behind the walls
Observing someone hiding behind emotional barriers.
Closing doorways to the hall
Closing off pathways to connection.
Nothing ventured nothing gained
No progress without taking risks.
What's your game
Questioning the motives or strategy of someone - "What's your game?"
Just take a look at that blackened tree
Examining a damaged or corrupted aspect represented by a blackened tree.
It is not for the cause of me
It's not for my benefit.
But a stranger was passed there long
A stranger interfered in our relationship.
And he stepped right in-between us
Creating distance between us.
Picture of empty places
Depicting loneliness and void spaces.
Eyes of reflecting faces
Eyes reflecting the emptiness around.
Now your fast emptiness
Your rapid emptiness is now evident.
Now you can see what the fear does
Understanding the consequences of fear.
You go hiding behind walls
Returning to the theme of hiding behind emotional walls.
We can tear away the wall
Suggesting the possibility of breaking down barriers.
Change the shutters from the hall
Changing the perspective and approach to relationships.
Never voices as that are called
Ignoring calls or voices that were never heard.
Then you're singing that is all
Expressing through song as a form of communication.
And the reason for the game
Reflecting on the purpose or motivation behind the actions - "And the reason for the game."
Becomes clearly quite a statement
The purpose of the game becomes evident and significant.
That's what you get for playing your game
Consequences of engaging in manipulative or strategic behavior.
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