Story Behind The Song
Perfect blend of mood, music and lyrics to create this portrait of the bad love that feels too good to let go.
Song Description
Hurts so good...John Mellencamp sang once...well this song takes it to a whole other level of masochism. Everyone know at least one couple who fits this description...the music is set to the perfect kind of rock...a la Nickelback or Tonic...
| Song Length |
4:13 |
Genre |
Rock - Hard Rock, Rock - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Aggressive, Sadistic |
Subject |
Dysfunctional Relations, Bad Love |
| Similar Artists |
The Black Crowes, Eric Clapton |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1990 - 1999 |
| |
Lyrics
If you gonna make me bow down before you
I will bow down with grace
Kiss your feet I swear I will adore you
If it makes you feel good to put me in my place
But Oh No, Don't let it go to your head
I was just trying to play your game
And Oh No, Don't misinterpret what I said
I could never live without these fucked up games we play
These fucked up games we play
If you gonna make me beg for your attention
Let me clear my throat
So I can beg loud enough to meet your expectation
When I tell you once again, who's the captain of this boat
(chorus)
How I love the way, you make me swallow down my pride
How I love the way, you make me burn baby deep down inside
How I love the way, you break me down & build me up again
How I love the way, you play the game, you play the game.
If you gonna make me lose my dignity
make me scream out your name
Rip this shirt off from my back and whip me once again
Just to show me who's holding the reigns
(chorus)