This Lil' Game We Play
702, Subway
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[Ooh...] Yo', baby, you ready to let the games begin (Uh...uh...huh...) [Ooh, baby] Huh, 'cause I'm ready (Yeah...hey, yeah, yeah, yeah, mmm) Well, then mark, get set, here we go Check it Girl, I want you do stay So we can play this little game we play You go hide and I will seek Let me be the one to make you weak [Yeah, baby] Boy, I really want to stay And play that little game you play [Come on] But you go hide and let me seek Let me be the one to make you weak Ah, yeah First verse I'm thinkin' about you Everyday Got me feelin' kinda freaky Girl, why you want to leave me that way Boy, I don't want to leave you So I'll stay for a little while But we play by my rules 'Cause bein' loose just ain't my style, no, no, no, no Girl, I want you do stay So we can play this little game we play You go hide and I will seek Let me be the one to make you weak Boy, I really want to stay And play that little game you play But you go hide and let me seek Let me be the one to make you weak Oh, so you know ride things (Mmm, hmm) Well, that's cool with me You better know what you're doin' (I know) Girl, now my heart wants to believe (Woo...), come on Talk is cheap [Yeah], let's get right to it [Ooh, baby] Let the fun and games begin Boy, I'm ready to do it Girl, I want you do stay (I want to stay) So we can play this little game we play (But we must play it my way) You go hide and I will seek Let me be the one to make you weak Boy, I really want to stay And play that little game you play But you go hide and let me seek Let me be the one to make you weak It's your move, baby [It's your move, baby] So show me what you got [Show me what you got] 'Cause when it's my turn [?Cause when it's my turn] The game is gonna get hot I like what you're sayin' Boy, it sounds real good, real good But are you ready for a real woman To test your manhood This little game that we play [Yeah, baby, it's my game] This little game that we play [But you gotta play by my rules] This little game that we play [Come on] It's just a little game that we play [Just one lil' game real quick, let's go] Baby, don't start if you think you can't finish 'Cause you're bad if you think you're gonna win this Give it your best shot [Yeah], give me all you've got [Oh] Guarantee to make you hot [Make me hot, baby, oh] I want to play this game with you [I want to play this game with you] But don't be no fool [Yes, I do] You've gotta play by my rules Girl, I hope you do stay So we can play this little game we play You go hide and I will seek Let me be the one to make you weak Girl, I hope you do stay So we can play this little game we play You go hide and I will seek Let me be the one to make you weak
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Written by: GERALD EDWARD LEVERT, EDWIN LAMAR NICHOLAS, CRAIG MCLAUGHLIN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Group FormationSubway, the R&B group which recorded "This Lil' Game We Play," was created in 1992. They were discovered by Michael Bivins of New Edition and Boyz II Men fame.
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Features a Famous GroupThe song "This Lil’ Game We Play" features the American R&B girl group, 702, boosting its popularity.
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Chart PerformanceReleased in late 1994, this track reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also hit number 4 on the R&B chart, making it the group's biggest hit.
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Platinum ArtistsEven though Subway released only one album, "Good Times," it went platinum, largely propelled by the success of "This Lil’ Game We Play."
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Influence“This Lil’ Game We Play” is often cited as a favorite among fans of 90s R&B, standing alongside tracks by Boys II Men, TLC, and other genre heavyweights.
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LongevityThe song is still popular on streaming platforms. As of 2021, it's Subway's most streamed song on Spotify, with over 2 million plays.
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Music VideoThe music video for "This Lil’ Game We Play" features members of both Subway and 702. It has frequently been aired on late-night R&B video blocks.
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ProductionIt was produced by Gerald Baillergeau and Victor Merrit, also known as Big Yam and Vino.
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SongwritingThe song’s lyrics were written by influential producer/writers Mike Bivins and Keir "KayGee" Gist, from Naughty by Nature.
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CollaborationThe collaboration between Subway and 702 on this song ended up being the biggest success for both groups.
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