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The Story

Not a Game is a deeply personal song about the struggle of hiding who you truly are. It explores the fear of judgment, rejection, and the pressure to live up to other people’s expectations while carrying a secret that feels impossible to share.

At its core, the song is about the journey from fear to acceptance. It reflects the emotional weight of pretending to be someone else, but also the freedom that comes from finally embracing your true self. While the story is rooted in the experience of sexual orientation and identity, its message speaks to anyone who has ever felt different, misunderstood, or afraid to be authentic.

Not a Game is a reminder that being yourself is not a game, not a phase, and not something that should be hidden. Sometimes the greatest challenge is finding the courage to let others see who you really are.

Lyrics

Nothing more than a coffee date

That was the only plan we made

Just meet up and then talk a while

Maybe friends if it felt alright

You were sitting by the door

I hadn’t felt that way before

Walked up smiling, acting cool

Already breaking every rule

You said my smile looked kinda fake

Like I was putting on a face

I didn’t fake it, I just froze

Tried my best to keep my cool

My heart was racing, beating fast

Knew this feeling wouldn’t pass

A tiny spark, I felt it start

Still I see those shooting stars

When I look into your eyes

I don’t stand a chance

Like a strong wind pulling me right in

To a dream within a dream

And I thank my lucky star

That you chose my heart

Every time you look my way

I know you’re here to stay

Had to check your playlist twice

See what kind of songs you liked

Every track just felt so right

Same damn taste and same damn vibe

Then it turned to all-day texts

Little things and “what comes next”

Talking ‘bout nothing at all

Still hoping you would call

Coffee turned to “see you soon”

Midday dates and afternoons

Didn’t even try to pretend

You were more than just a friend

My heart was racing, beating fast

Knew this feeling wouldn’t pass

A tiny spark, I felt it start

Still I see those shooting stars

When I look into your eyes

I don’t stand a chance

Like a strong wind pulling me right in

To a dream within a dream

And I thank my lucky star

That you chose my heart

Every time you look my way

I know you’re here to stay

Who knew that simple coffee

Would change my world like this

All I wanted was a friend

Now I’m wrapped up in your kiss

Didn’t see forever

In that first hello

Now I thank the sky above

You answered my first text

When I look into your eyes

I don’t stand a chance

Like a strong wind pulling me right in

To a dream within a dream

And I thank my lucky star

That you chose my heart

Every time you look my way

I know you’re here to stay