Head Games
Foreigner
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Day light, alright, I don't know, I don't know if it's real Been a long night, and something ain't right You won't show, you won't show how you feel No time ever seems right, to talk about the reasons why you and I fight It's high time to draw the line, put an end to this game, before it's too late Head games, it's you and me, baby Head games, and I can't take it anymore Head games, I don't want to play the head games A daydream, for hours it seems, I keep thinking of you, yeah thinking of you These daydreams, what do they mean They keep haunting me, are they warning me Daylight turns into night We try and find the answer, but it's nowhere in sight It's always the same, and you know who's to blame You know what I'm saying, still we keep on playing Head games, that's all I get from you Head games, and I can't take it anymore Head games, don't want to play the head games So near, so far away, we pass each other by 'cause we don't know what to say It's so clear, I'm sorry to say But if you want to win, you gotta learn how to play Head games, always you and me, baby Head games, till I can't take it anymore Head games, instead of making love Head games, oh Head games, always you and me, baby Head games, till I can't take it anymore, no more Head games, instead of making love, we play Head games Head games, in the first degree Head games, yeah, always you and me Head games, why do you do it, baby Head games, you put me trough it baby
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Written by: LOUIS A (ANDREW) GRAMMATICO, MICHAEL LESLIE JONES
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14 facts about this song
Album Placement"Head Games" is a significant track off Foreigner's third album titled "Head Games."
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Release DateThe single was first released in 1979 alongside the album.
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Band MembersDuring the recording of "Head Games," the band consisted of Mick Jones, Lou Gramm, Ian McDonald, Al Greenwood, Dennis Elliott, and Rick Wills.
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Chart Performance"Head Games" achieved considerable success in the US, peaking at the 14th position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Songwriting CreditsBand members Mick Jones and Lou Gramm are the credited songwriters for "Head Games."
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Popular CultureThe track has been featured in several TV shows and movies, further embedding it into pop culture.
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Album Cover ControversyThe album "Head Games," on which the title track appears, is notorious for its controversial cover design featuring a young girl in a men's bathroom.
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Notable LyricsThe song's famous chorus, "It's you and me baby, head games, and I can't take it anymore," has made it a memorable anthem about romantic confusion and frustration.
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Genre Classification"Head Games," like much of Foreigner's music, is classified primarily as classic rock, blending elements of hard rock and pop.
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Fan FavoriteDespite not reaching the top of the charts, "Head Games" remains a fan favorite and is frequently included in the band's setlist during live performances.
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Video AccompanimentA music video was made for the song in 1979, emphasizing the turbulent romantic relationship referenced in the lyrics.
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Song MeaningThe song is widely interpreted as being about the psychological manipulations or "games" that can occur in relationships.
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Album SuccessThe "Head Games" album itself was well-received and sold five million copies worldwide.
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Legacy"Head Games" continues its influence as a classic rock staple and is often played on classic rock and 80's themed radio stations.
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