Silly Games
Janet Kay
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I've been wanting you For so long, it's a shame Oh, baby Every time I hear your name Oh, the pain Boy, how it hurts me inside ‘Cause every time we meet We play hide and seek I'm wondering what I should do Should I, dear, come up to you And say, “How do you do?” Would you turn me away You're as much to blame ‘Cause I know you feel the same I can see it in your eyes But I've got no time to live this lie No, I've got no time to play your silly games Silly games Yet, in my mind I say “If he makes his move today I'll just pretend to be shocked” Oh, baby It's a tragedy That you hurt me We don't even try You're as much to blame ‘Cause I know you feel the same I can see it in your eyes But I've got no time to live this lie No, I've got no time to play your silly games Silly games Silly games Silly games (No, don't wanna play) Silly games (Your silly) No, I've got no time to play your silly games No
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Written by: DIANA MARIE BOVELL, JOHN LAWRENCE MYATT
Lyrics © CASABLANCA MEDIA USA
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7 facts about this song
Song Background"Silly Games" is a song written and produced by Dennis Bovell.
- It was performed by British reggae artist Janet Kay.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart in 1979.
- It also charted at number 22 on the Irish Singles Chart.
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Notable Features"Silly Games" features Janet Kay's "lovers rock" style, a romantic sub-genre of reggae.
- The song is particularly known for Kay's high vocal register.
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Record LabelIt was released under the British record label, "Scope Records".
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Cover VersionThe song was later covered by Lindy Layton, reaching number 22 on the UK Singles Chart in 1990.
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In Popular Culture"Silly Games" is frequently played at parties and has been described as a British soul classic.
- The song has been used in various television shows such as the British comedy "Lovesick" and the drama "Misfits".
- "Silly Games" also features in the soundtrack of the 2020 film "Lovers Rock", part of Steve McQueen’s anthology series "Small Axe" on BBC and Amazon Prime Video.
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AccoladesIn 2020, the song was ranked 80 on the "NME's 100 Greatest Songs of All Time".
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