7 Songs About Playing Games In A Relationship (With Someone’s Feelings)

Last Updated on: April 5, 2022

When a potential partner plays games in a relationship you end up feeling like they are sending mixed signals or confused by their behavior. People play mind games to make them feel powerful and in control. It also allows people to avoid taking responsibility for their actions and feelings. Below is a list of songs about playing games:

1. Backstreet Boys – Quit Playing Games


The track was the breakthrough single from the Backstreet Boys’ self-titled debut LP. It reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Lyrically the singer worries that the more his partner mistreats him, the more fractured their relationship will become.

 

2. Summer Walker – Playing Games


The song is about romantic partners who are all talk and no action. Summer calls out those who say they want you but don’t show it.

 

3. Justin Bieber – What Do You Mean


Justin referred to the indecision and veiled sentiments he often heard when talking to women. In an interview, he said girls are often flip-floppy. They say something and then they mean something else.

 

4. Big Sean feat Chris Brown – Play No Games


The song is off the album Dark Sky Paradise released back in 2015. Big Sean is asking his girl to take him seriously.

 

5. H.E.R – Losing


H.E.R describes the frustration she feels at the hand of a lover who is acting distant and uninterested. She is tired of playing games with him and wishes he would reciprocate her efforts.

 

6. Luke Bryan – Games


The song is off the album Spring Break…Checkin’ Out which was released back in 2015.

 

7. Trey Songz – Games We Play


Trey sings about how the games they are playing in their relationship are keeping them stagnant.