“The Game” is a downbeat Liz Phair deep cut about an ex who’s moving the goalposts of a relationship and trying to define it. The traditional pop nature of this track recalls Phair’s self-titled 2003 album.
[Verse 1]
You don't remember, do you?
How many times
I called your name
Don't mean nothing to you
Our separate lives
Our lonely days
[Pre-Chorus]
Suddenly you're asking me to stay
What do you want me to say?
[Chorus]
By this time tomorrow
You're gonna be so far away
And every time I think we're solid
You change the game
[Verse 2]
Didn't you hear the sirens, baby?
Didn't you see the flames?
So don't complain
[Chorus]
If this time tomorrow
You're gonna be so far away
Every time I think we're solid
You change the game
[Verse 3]
You have my affеction
Any time
Any place
Call it reconnеction
Call it love
Or a chase
[Pre-Chorus]
But oh, if you would give me your protection
Instead of giving me so much space
[Chorus]
By this time tomorrow
You're gonna be so far away
And every time I think we're solid
You change