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Chuckii Booker

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"Games" is a song by American R&B singer Chuckii Booker, from his second studio album Niice 'n Wiild. The single spent one week at number-one on the U. S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and peaked at number sixty-eight on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100. Until Trey Songz's song "I Invented Sex" from 2009-2010, "Games" was the most recent song to peak at number-one on the U. S. Billboard R&B chart while failing to reach the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 1995, The Luniz sampled the song on the track "Playa Hater" from the album Operation Stackola. In 1996, Mark Morrison sampled Booker's "Games" in his 1996 hit song, "Return of the Mack". 


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Would you be with me if I had nothing
If I couldn't buy you something
Now you've got your share
And look who's paying

I've worked hard to
Get the things I have, whoo
Oh, I've worked hard to
Get the things you need

And I wanna know
Why you wanna play on me
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Why you wanna play
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Why you wanna play on me
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Why you wanna play
(Why you wanna play your games on me)

Is this just a game
That you're used to playing
Or am I just a fool that's chasing
Girl, I've tried my best to keep you happy
Instead you turned around
And tried to train me

I've worked hard to
Get the things I have, whoo
Oh, I've worked hard to
Get the things you need

And I wanna know
Why you wanna play on me
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Why you wanna play
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Why you wanna play on me
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Why you wanna play
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Baby, baby, baby

Why, why, why you
Play your game

Why you wanna play
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Those silly games, oh
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Why you wanna play, hoo

(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Those silly games, baby girl
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Trying to rock my world

Shoo doo (baby)

Say why you wanna play, oh
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Why you wanna play, baby girl
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
I said why you wanna play, oh
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Why you want to play
(Why you wanna play your games on me)

Why you wanna play
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Why you wanna play
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Why you wanna play
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Why you wanna play
(Why you wanna play your games on me)

Oh, oh, why you wanna play, baby girl
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
I said you rock my world
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Why you wanna trip, baby, on me
(Why you wanna play your games on me)

I gave you everything that you wanted, honey
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
(Why you wanna play your games on me)

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Chuckii Booker

Chuckii Booker (born December 19, 1962) is an American producer, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and bandleader. more »

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Written by: DAVID ANTHONY WILLIS, DAVOOD ALI ASGARI, GREG NEWMAN SPERO, MATT BRANDAU

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


12 facts about this song

Song Origins
"Games" is a hit single by American R&B artist Chuckii Booker from his second studio album, "Niice 'n Wiild."
Chart Achievements
The song, released in 1992, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. This was Chuckii Booker's second single to achieve this position.
Album Success
"Niice 'n Wiild", the album that featured "Games", also had significant success, reaching No. 13 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums.
Lyrical Content
In "Games", Chuckii Booker laments over a love interest who is playing emotional 'games' with him, reflecting a common theme explored in the genre of R&B.
Song Composer
Chuckii Booker not only performed the song but also wrote it, showcasing his talent as both a singer and songwriter.
Musical Styles in "Games
The song fuses elements of both new jack swing and R&B, which were two of the main popular music genres during the early 90s.
Song Duration
The duration of the song is approximately 5 minutes and 3 seconds, which is relatively long for a pop single.
Legacy
Though it was released in the 90s, "Games" is still loved and appreciated by R&B fans today, solidifying its position as an enduring classic in the genre.
Production Quality
"Games" highlights Chuckii Booker's skills in music production. His attention to detail can be seen in the song's well-crafted instrumentation and mixing.
Critical Reception
The song was well-received by critics for its catchy rhythm, relatable lyrics, and Chuckii's soulful vocal performance.
Music Video
The music video for "Games" features Chuckii Booker performing on what appears to be a television show, portraying the ups and downs of different romantic relationships.
Multiple Roles
Apart from being a singer and songwriter, Chuckii Booker is also a multi-instrumentalist. He plays most of the instruments in the song, showcasing his broad skill-set in music.

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