No More Games

Lyrics

[Intro] You deal the cards, then hide your hand Smile like I won’t understand That old routine is worn and thin Take your little act back where it’s been [Verse 1] You call on Friday, vanish by noon Leave half a promise in my room You want the crown, you dodge the crown You build me up, then let me down I know the trick, I know the tell That sideways grin says you’re not well You keep three stories in rotation I’m done auditioning for your hesitation [Pre-Chorus] No more maybe, no more wait No more knocking at your gate You had your chance, you missed the cue Now watch me leave without you [Chorus] I’m tired of men who play those games Changing the rules, forgetting names You can keep your cheap disguise I see the move behind your eyes I’m tired of men who talk that talk Then lose their nerve when it’s time to walk Take your drama, take your spin I don’t lose when I refuse to let you in [Drop] No more games No more games You don’t get to pull my strings No more games No more games I’m the one who chooses what tomorrow brings [Verse 2] You send one text when the night runs late Like I’m a door you can open at eight You say you’re “different,” same old shoes Same smooth excuse, same worn-out news I kept your secrets, covered your tracks You mistook my patience for taking you back Now every promise can stay in your mouth I’m taking the long way out [Pre-Chorus] No more maybe, no more wait No more knocking at your gate You had your chance, you missed the cue Now watch me leave without you [Chorus] I’m tired of men who play those games Changing the rules, forgetting names You can keep your cheap disguise I see the move behind your eyes I’m tired of men who talk that talk Then lose their nerve when it’s time to walk Take your drama, take your spin I don’t lose when I refuse to let you in [Bridge] Listen close, I’m not confused I was generous, not easily used Your little kingdom needs a queen But I won’t rule what you have been Count it out, one, two, three Every crooked move you made on me Cut the cord, clear the floor You won’t get that chance anymore [Final Drop] No more games No more games Bring the whole house down tonight No more games No more games I choose my name, I choose my life I’m tired of men who play those games Burning my time, then dodging blame You can keep your cheap disguise I see the move behind your eyes [Outro] Deal your cards to someone new I’ve got better things to do The band strikes up, the room swings wide I walk out with my head held high