Playin' games again I can feel the apprehension For every word that leaves your mouth Is swallowed by the tension And if indeed it helps at all I relate to what you're frightened of 'Cause so many things these days have been crushed In the name of lo-o-ove Actin' strong again as if you don't really need me But the weakness that you once betrayed Turned to be the strength that freed me And I won't ask a thing of you That you're not secure in giving of 'Cause so many things these days have been crushed In the name of lo-ove Now I know it's not that easy When you don't know where you stand At times I think I've never stood at all Look around you'll see for every woman, child and man Love has played it's games upon us all Playin' roles again both actin' so defensive As if some pre-programmed machine Took over all our senses I'd trade everything I own For the thrill of fa-a-allin' in love 'Cause so many things these days have been saved In the name - of lo-ove