Look At Your Game Girl

Charles Manson's song 'Look At Your Game Girl' delves into the complexities and illusions of love, portraying it as a deceptive and often painful experience. The lyrics suggest that time is fleeting and that what one might perceive as love could actually be a source of sorrow. The opening lines, 'There's a time for living / Time keeps on flying / Think you're loving baby / But all you're doing is crying,' set the tone for a song that questions the authenticity of emotions and relationships.

The repeated question, 'Can you feel? / Are those feelings real?' serves as a poignant reminder to scrutinize one's emotions and the reality of their relationships. Manson describes love as a 'mad delusion' and a 'sad, sad game,' emphasizing the confusion, frustration, and doubt that often accompany it. The song suggests that living in this state of emotional turmoil is unsustainable and ultimately self-deceptive. The line, 'Oh, you can tell those lies / Baby but you're only fooling you,' underscores the idea that self-deception is a significant part of the 'game' of love.

Manson's lyrics also offer a cautionary note, advising to 'stop trying / Or you're gonna play crying.' This implies that continuing to engage in these emotional games will only lead to more pain and disappointment. The song concludes with a reiteration of the 'sad game' and 'mad game,' reinforcing the notion that love, as portrayed in the song, is a complex and often disheartening experience. Through its introspective lyrics, 'Look At Your Game Girl' challenges listeners to reflect on the authenticity of their emotions and the true nature of their relationships.