Amy Duffy Poet Lyric

This Game Is Rigged

Trying forceful optimism
Failing to forget
It's like some form of masochism
I need to let it...
I'm tired of this repetition
It's gone on far too long
Let's just complete this demolition
Listen to me, one time only

I need to let it come undone
I hope you know you're the only one
Who can make me feel so insecure
I'm sure
You do, somewhere inside
Oh God, I think this game is rigged

Trapped in all this cynicism
I need to let you know
That all the time you thought I didn't
Care you couldn't be more wrong
Neverending repetition
This record just keeps playing on
Slow and secret demolition
Why can't I just shout out to you?

I need to let it come undone
I hope you know you're the only one
Who can make me feel so insecure
I'm sure
You do, somewhere inside
Oh God, I think this game is rigged.

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Beata Agustin July 13, 2025 at 11:53 PM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Skat A January 27, 2016 at 2:18 PM AMY, A great pleasure to find and read the inspiration poured from your pen today. Love ** SKAT --