Playing God – English Lyrics

• By: Paramore
• Album: brand new eyes

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the rhythmic world of Paramore! 'Playing God' is a fantastic way to learn English through its sharp, metaphorical lyrics and conversational phrasing, helping you understand how to express complex emotions and social critiques through catchy, modern alternative pop.

[English]

I can't make my own decisions

Or make any with precision

Well, maybe you should tie me up

So I don't go where you don't want me

You say that I've been changing

That I'm not just simply aging

Yeah, how could that be logical?

Just keep on cramming ideas down my throat

...

You don't have to believe me

But the way I, way I see it

Next time you point a finger

I might have to bend it back

Or break it, break it off

Next time you point a finger

I'll point you to the mirror

...

If God's the game that you're playing

Well, we must get more acquainted

Because it has to be so lonely

To be the only one who's holy

It's just my humble opinion

But it's one that I believe in

You don't deserve a point of view

If the only thing you see is you

...

You don't have to believe me

But the way I, way I see it

Next time you point a finger

I might have to bend it back

Or break it, break it off

Next time you point a finger

I'll point you to the mirror

...

This is the last second chance

(I'll point you to the mirror)

I'm half as good as it gets

(I'll point you to the mirror)

I'm on both sides of the fence

(I'll point you to the mirror)

Without a hint of regret

I'll hold you to it

I know you don't believe me

But the way I, way I see it

Next time you point a finger

I might have to bend it back

Or break it, break it off

Next time you point a finger

I'll point you to the mirror

I know you won't believe me

But the way I, way I see it

Next time you point a finger

I might have to bend it back

Then break it, break it off

Next time you point a finger

I'll point you to the mirror

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
decisions /dɪˈsɪʒənz/ A2	noun - A choice or judgment made after consideration.
precision /prɪˈsɪʒən/ C1	noun - The quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate.
logical /ˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ B2	adjective - Characterized by or capable of clear, sound reasoning.
cramming /ˈkræmɪŋ/ C1	verb - To force something into a small space or force information into someone's mind.
acquainted /əˈkweɪntɪd/ B2	adjective - Made familiar or aware of.
holy /ˈhəʊli/ B2	adjective - Dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred.
humble /ˈhʌmbəl/ B2	adjective - Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance.
opinion /əˈpɪnjən/ A2	noun - A view or judgment formed about something.
deserve /dɪˈzɜːv/ B1	verb - To do something or have or show qualities worthy of reward or punishment.
mirror /ˈmɪrə/ A2	noun - A reflective surface, typically glass.
regret /rɪˈɡret/ B2	noun - A feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over something.
bend /bend/ B1	verb - To shape or force into a curve or angle.
aging /ˈeɪdʒɪŋ/ B1	verb - The process of growing old.
throat /θrəʊt/ A2	noun - The passage which leads from the back of the mouth to the stomach.
fence /fens/ B1	noun - A barrier, railing, or other upright structure enclosing an area.