The Game
Music and Lyrics by Glyn Devey
©Glyn Devey

Verse 1
(He) wants from life more than he’s prepared to give
Thinks the world owes him; that he’s privileged
He doesn’t see it, that he’s making all the problems in his way
Defensive pride conceals his ignorance,
His apathy morphs into arrogance
His snide demeanor covers all the things he’s just to scared to say

Bridge 1
The lies eat into his brain to hide all of what he’s ashamed
It’s a wonder he knows his own name

Chorus
He's a lonely man, he feels he's losing the game
Doubting his luck, losing his hope, he is to blame
He’s a lonely man, afraid of losing the game
Refuses to see, he’s making his world, he is to blame

Verse 2
He tries so hard to please his family
Works day and night, to heat, to clothe, to feed
He doesn’t see it, but he hasn’t seen his little baby grow
Frustrated wife, she feels alone at night
She wants him there to love, to hold her tight
She wants her husband, not the money, she packs her things to go

Bridge 2
He simply feels there’s no need to say
He supports her; but in his own way
They’re not listening, now ain’t that a shame

Chorus
He's a lonely man, he feels he's losing the game
Doubting his luck, losing his hope, he is to blame
He’s a lonely man, afraid of losing the game
Refuses to see, he’s making his world, he is to blame

Instrumental

Chorus
He's a lonely man, he feels he's losing the game
Doubting his luck, losing his hope, he is to blame
He’s a lonely man, afraid of losing the game
Refuses to see, he’s making his world, he is to blame