Play The Game lyrics by Happy Rhodes - original song full text. Official Play The Game lyrics, 2024 version | LyricsMode.com
Request & respond explanations
  • Don't understand the meaning of the song?
  • Highlight lyrics and request an explanation.
  • Click on highlighted lyrics to explain.
Happy Rhodes – Play The Game lyrics
(6: 26)
Percussion and Keys: H. Rhodes
Additional Percussion: Kevin Bartlett
Boys... Can I play the game
Boys... Can I play your game by my rules
Yours don't apply to me
Boys... I want to play the game
Boys... I want to play your game by my rules
And be who I want to be
I don't think I can speak for anyone
I don't think I can fight for anyone
But I have to know where I stand
As a person, not a woman or man
And do believe me when I say
What I need is respect
If I have to be pretty to be liked
Then I think I'm dead in the water
I never want to have to be like the boys
To be allowed to play with the toys
I hope you take me as I am
Masculine or feminine
I cannot be a role player
Boys... Can I play the game
Boys... Can I play your game by my rules
Yours don't apply to me
Boys... I want to play the game
Boys... I want to play your game by my rules
And be who I want to be
If I raise my arm for the role call
Will I be present and accounted for
And if I choose to walk with my brothers
I will do it as a sister
I've been influenced by society
To paint my face and hate my body
I don't think I'm any better for it
Doesn't mean I'm more legitimate
After all, isn't it what's inside that counts
No matter what the gender be
Boys... Can I play the game
Boys... Can I play your game by my rules
Yours don't apply to me
Boys... I want to play the game
Boys... I want to play your game by my rules
And be who I want to be
Now while we're all here, let's get this straight
I'm not a man, but my voice is ten feet tall
With these tiny little arms, see all that I can do
Keep your eyes on me if you want to see some
Mountains move
Boys... Can I play the game
Boys... Can I play your game by my rules
Yours don't apply to me
Boys... I want to play the game
Boys... I want to play your game by my rules
And be who I want to be
If I raise my arm for the role call
Will I be present and accounted for
If I choose to walk with my brothers
I will do it as a sister
×



Lyrics taken from /lyrics/h/happy_rhodes/play_the_game.html

  • Email
  • Correct

Play The Game meanings

Write about your feelings and thoughts about Play The Game

Know what this song is about? Does it mean anything special hidden between the lines to you? Share your meaning with community, make it interesting and valuable. Make sure you've read our simple tips.
U
Min 50 words
Not bad
Good
Awesome!

Post meanings

U
Min 50 words
Not bad
Good
Awesome!

official video

Featured lyrics

0-9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z