The Games We Play

Pusha T

About The Games We Play

"The Games We Play" is a song by American rapper Pusha T, from his third studio album, Daytona (2018).


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Drug dealer Benzes with gold diggers in 'em
In elevator condos, on everything I love

This ain't a wave or phase, 'cause all that shit fades
This lifestyle's forever when you made
They tweet about the length I made 'em wait, what the f*ck you expect?
When a nigga got a cape and he's great
Oven's full of cakes that he bakes, still spreading paste
The love just accentuates the hate
This is for my bodybuilding clients moving weight
Just add water, stir it like a shake
Play amongst the stars like the roof in the Wraith
Get the table next to mine, make our bottle servers race

These are the games we play, we are the names they say
This is the drug money your ex-nigga claim he makes

To all of my young niggas, I am your Ghost and your Rae
This is my Purple Tape, save up for rainy days
And baby mama wishes, along with the side bitches
They try to coexist, end up wishing you'd die, bitches
Stood on every couch, in the A at the black party
No jewelry on, but you richer than everybody
You laugh a little louder, the DJ say your name a little prouder
And we don't need a globe to show you the world is ours
We can bet a hundred thousand with my safe hold
My numbers lookin' like a bank code

These are the games we play, we are the names they say
This is the drug money your ex-nigga claim he makes

Ain't no stoppin' this champagne from poppin'
The draws from droppin', the laws from watchin'
With Ye back choppin', the cars and the women come with options
Caviar facials remove the toxins
This ain't for the conscious, this is for the mud-made monsters
Who grew up on legends from outer Yonkers
Influenced by niggas Straight Outta Compton, the scale never lies
I'm 2.2 incentivised
If you ain't energized like the bunny for drug money
Or been paralyzed by the sight of a drug mummy
This ain't really for you, this is for the Goya Montoya
Who said I couldn't stop, then afforded me all the lawyers
The only kingpin who ain't sinkin'
Chess moves, that means my third eye ain't blinkin'
Stay woke, nigga, or get out
Still pull them whips out, still spread the chips out
Might buy your bitch some new hips and yank her rib out
The message in this music, all my niggas had to live out

These are the games we play, we are the names they say
This is the drug money your ex-nigga claim he makes, yah!

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Pusha T

Terrence Thornton (born May 13, 1977), better known by his stage name Pusha T, is an American hip hop recording artist and one half of the critically acclaimed hip hop duo Clipse, along with his brother and fellow rapper Gene "No Malice" Thornton. He is also the co-founder and co-chief executive officer (CEO) of Re-Up Records along with his aforementioned brother. In September 2010, he announced his signing to Kanye West's GOOD Music label and on March 21, 2011, released his first solo project, a mixtape titled Fear of God. more »

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Written by: Dexter Wansel, Cynthia Biggs, Booker T Averheart, Kanye Omari West, David Willis, Terrence Thornton

Lyrics © SOULTEX PUBLISHING COMPANY, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Album Release
"The Games We Play" is a song by hip-hop artist Pusha T from his third studio album "Daytona", which was released on May 25, 2018.
Production Team
The song, as well as the entire "Daytona" album, was produced by Kanye West. It was released under the labels of G.O.O.D. Music and Def Jam Recordings.
Sampled Music
"The Games We Play" samples "Heart 'N Soul" by Booker T. Averheart, an instrumental track from 1970.
Gangsta Rap
The song is a piece of classic gangsta rap embedded with vivid imagery from Pusha T's past experiences.
Critic Review
Critics generally received the song positively, praising its hard-hitting beats and Pusha T's powerful delivery.
Song Theme
The lyrics of "The Games We Play" discuss the realities of street life, drug culture, and the complexities of wealth and fame.
Album Success
The "Daytona" album reached number three on the Billboard 200 and "The Games We Play" played a significant role in pushing the album's success.
Lyric Reference
Among its striking lyrics, the song includes a reference to Gianni Versace, the famed Italian fashion designer. The poignant line aligns with Pusha T's often luxurious, fashion-forward references in his music.
Grammy Nominations
The album "Daytona" which included "The Games We Play" was nominated for 'Best Rap Album' at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.
Resurgence of Traditional Hip-Hop
The song is often credited for bringing back the essence of traditional hip-hop with its raw lyrics and old school beats.
Praise from Peers
Numerous fellow artists and peers from the hip-hop community have praised "The Games We Play" and its contribution to the genre. This includes fellow rapper Lupe Fiasco, who hailed it as the "best rap song of all time".

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