Not a game

Lyrics

[Verse 1] They think they found me in the feed A pretty face, a little tease They type their little games, their little needs I read the room before they breathe You think you're playing with me, baby? I wrote the rules before you walked in Every like, every comment, every little win I'm the house — and the house always takes its cut [Chorus 1] You play with me? No, love I play with you And you don't even know you're playing I'm the boss, I'm the superior I'm the one who lets you think you're in control And that's the funniest part You think you see me? Cute You see the smile You don't see the hand behind it [Verse 2] They think they're clever, think they're slick Think a little charm will do the trick I let them think they're winning, let them think they're quick Then I pull the rug and watch them slip You think you're the player? Baby, I'm the game You think you're the flame? I'm the match that lit the same I don't chase, I don't beg, I don't explain I just smile and let them think they're sane [Chorus 2] You think you're playing? Cute I was playing first You brought a knife to a throne, love I brought the whole damn court You think you're the boss? Baby, I'm the crown You think you're the flame? I'm the fire that burns it down Every secret you whisper, I already own You think you're the player? Love, you're the pawn [Bridge] They'll never know the half of it The secrets I keep, the games I sit I let them think they're on top While I'm the one who flips the script Every word they type, I already knew Every move they make, I made them do I'm not the one being played, love I'm the one who plays the player too [Outro] You think you see me? Cute You see the smile You don't see the throne I'm the house And the house Always takes its cut And you, love? You were never even in the game