The Games We Play
Hollies · Clarke Hicks & Nash Years [2011]
Well, I heard your mother say
"What a pleasant boy you're going with"
That I don't mean any harm
And I only want to play
Though I know she's just protecting you
You're just a little girl
Well, if your mother only knew the games we play
When I take you home with me
All the family get along with you
Sitting all through tea
Wondering what we're gonna do
Leaving us alone
The temptation's far too strong
If your family only knew the games we play
Are you sure we're getting away with this?
You cannot fool your mother or your father for long
Only time will tell
If they are right and we are wrong
Are you sure we're getting away with this?
You cannot fool your mother or your father for long
Only time will tell
If they are right and we are wrong
They know the games we play
There's no hiding things like this from them
We know we're not the first
And we'll never be the last
Everybody gets hung up
We might have to pay
And everybody knows the games we play
"What a pleasant boy you're going with"
That I don't mean any harm
And I only want to play
Though I know she's just protecting you
You're just a little girl
Well, if your mother only knew the games we play
When I take you home with me
All the family get along with you
Sitting all through tea
Wondering what we're gonna do
Leaving us alone
The temptation's far too strong
If your family only knew the games we play
Are you sure we're getting away with this?
You cannot fool your mother or your father for long
Only time will tell
If they are right and we are wrong
Are you sure we're getting away with this?
You cannot fool your mother or your father for long
Only time will tell
If they are right and we are wrong
They know the games we play
There's no hiding things like this from them
We know we're not the first
And we'll never be the last
Everybody gets hung up
We might have to pay
And everybody knows the games we play
The Games We Play - Hollies
Released on the Clarke Hicks & Nash Years compilation, 'The Games We Play' by The Hollies exemplifies the band's mid-1960s pop sensibility. As a staple of their discography, the track showcases the group's signature harmonies and upbeat tempo that defined their era. The song reflects the band's ability to craft catchy, emotionally resonant pop music that resonated with audiences across the United Kingdom and internationally. Its inclusion on this retrospective album highlights its enduring appeal and status as a representative work of their catalog during the height of their fame.