Guessing Games
Daryl Hall · Other Songs - Daryl Hall
Lyrics: hall
When I met you I should've been warned
Ooh I could see you change from day to day
But you kept me guessing
Playing for fun
What'll you do what would you say
Strange moods and jealous anger
A kind of passion that I can't explain
You're high strung, that's attraction
But your act is driving me away
(guessing games) I don't wanna play those
Guessing game
(don't wanna)
Please don't make me play'em no
(guessing games)
I don't wanna play those
(guessing games)
Games
You gotta give me something to hold
That cute routine you got is wearing thin
So baby can you do it for yourself and for me
I don't wanna lose you, I want us to win
Strange moods jealous anger
That kind of passion that you can't explain
You're high strung that's a fact
But don't you let it drive me away
(guessing games) 'cause I don't wanna play those
Guessing game
(don't wanna)
Please don't make me play'em no
Guessing games
I don't wanna play those
Games
About Guessing Games
Daryl Hall's "Guessing Games" stands as a quintessential example of the smooth, soulful R&B and pop sound that defined his career alongside John Oates. Released during the height of their duo's popularity in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the track exemplifies the genre's signature blend of lush instrumentation and Hall's distinctive, warm vocal delivery. The song captures the essence of romantic anticipation and playful tension, themes that were central to the duo's catalog of hits like "You Make My Dreams" and "Abandoned Luncheonette." As a staple of the era's radio rotation, "Guessing Games" contributed to the enduring legacy of Hall & Oates, cementing their status as pioneers of adult contemporary music. Its melodic structure and catchy chorus have ensured its continued recognition among fans of classic rock and soul, serving as a timeless reminder of the duo's ability to craft emotionally resonant and commercially successful recordings.