Childish Games

[Verse 1]
You say you're tired of keeping score
But you're still hiding behind that grin
Acting like we're back at fourteen
Pushing every button on my skin
[Pre-Chorus]
You turn your phone off
Then you stare
Wait for me to break and call
You spin the bottle with my heart
Laugh it off like it’s nothing at all (mm)
[Chorus]
Why you always playing these childish games?
Tagging my heart
Then you run away
Pull me in close just to dodge the blame
You say you care
But it feels the same
Why you always playing these childish games?
Promise me change
Then you rearrange
I’m standing here
But you never stay
Why you always playing these childish games?
[Verse 2]
You leave your sweater on my chair
Say “keep it
I’ll be back real soon”
Then you disappear for three weeks
Till you need someone to share the moon
[Pre-Chorus]
You spin your stories
Sugar sweet
I taste the truth beneath the glaze
You draw a circle in the sand
Step across
Then you walk away (hey)
[Chorus]
Why you always playing these childish games?
Tagging my heart
Then you run away
Pull me in close just to dodge the blame
You say you care
But it feels the same
Why you always playing these childish games?
Promise me change
Then you rearrange
I’m standing here
But you never stay
Why you always playing these childish games?
[Bridge]
I’m too old for hide and seek
Tired eyes
Losing sleep
If you want me
Say my name
Or let me go
Don’t bend the frame
I can’t be your in-between
Halfway love in faded jeans
Either grow with me
Or let me fade
[Chorus]
Why you always playing these childish games?
Tagging my heart
Then you run away
Pull me in close just to dodge the blame
You say you care
But it feels the same
Why you always playing these childish games?
Promise me change
Then you rearrange
I’m standing here
But you never stay
Why you always playing these childish games?

pop, Slow, shimmering future bass with warm detuned synths and deep sidechained pads; intimate male vocals up close in the verse, then a lift into a wider, airy chorus. Soft filtered keys carry the chords, gentle vocal chops after the hook. Subby low end, sparse percussion that blooms on each drop; subtle backing harmonies on the title line for a sticky pop feel., slow