Identify song using your Microphone
Lyrics
Meaning
Chords

Artist: ABBA
Track: The Name of the Game

Lyrics
I've seen you twice, in a short time
Only a week since we started
It seems to me, for every time
I'm getting more open-hearted

I was an impossible case
No-one ever could reach me
But I think I can see in your face
There's a lot you can teach me
So I wanna know

What's the name of the game?
Does it mean anything to you?
What's the name of the game?
Can you feel it the way I do?
Tell me please, 'cause I have to know
I'm a bashful child, beginning to grow

And you make me talk
And you make me feel
And you make me show
What I'm trying to conceal
If I trust in you, would you let me down?
Would you laugh at me, if I said I care for you?
Could you feel the same way too?
I wanna know

The name of the game

I have no friends, no-one to see
And I am never invited
Now I am here, talking to you
No wonder I get excited

Your smile, and the sound of your voice
And the way you see through me
Got a feeling, you give me no choice
But it means a lot to me
So I wanna know

What's the name of the game? (Your smile and the sound of your voice)
Does it mean anything to you? (Got a feeling you give me no choice)
(But it means a lot)
What's the name of the game? (Your smile and the sound of your voice)
Can you feel it the way I do?
Tell me please, 'cause I have to know
I'm a bashful child, beginning to grow

And you make me talk
And you make me feel
And you make me show
What I'm trying to conceal
If I trust in you, would you let me down?
Would you laugh at me, if I said I care for you?
Could you feel the same way too?
I wanna know
Oh, yes, I wanna know

The name of the game (I was an impossible case)
Does it mean anything to you? (But I think I can see in your face)
(That it means a lot)
What's the name of the game? (Your smile and the sound of your voice)
Can you feel it the way I do? (Got a feeling you give me no choice)
(But it means a lot)
What's the name of the game? (I was an impossible case)
Does it mean anything to you? (But I think I can see in your face)
(That it means a lot)
Full Lyrics and Meaning
Genius Lyrics
ABBA – The Name of the Game
“The Name of the Game”, first called “A Bit of Myself”, was the first song to be recorded for ABBA’s fifth studio album, following the band’s European and Australian tour. It was
Cast Of "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" (Ft. Lily James) – The Name of the Game
[Verse 1] / I've seen your eyes / Tender like mine / Only a week since we started / It seems to me / In a short time / I'm getting more open-hearted / [Pre-Chorus] / I was an
Björn Ulvaeus & Benny Andersson (Ft. Lisa Stokke & Nicolas Colicos) – The Name of the Game
[SOPHIE] / I've seen you twice / In a short time / Only a week since we started / It seems to me / For every time / I'm getting more open-hearted / Your smile and the sound of your
Cher – The Name of the Game
[Verse 1] / I've seen you twice, in a short time / Only a week since we started / It seems to me, for every time / I'm getting more open-hearted / [Pre-Chorus 1] / I was an
ABBA – The Name of the Game / Eagle (Live)
The Name of the Game / [Verse: Agnetha & Frida] / I've seen you twice, in a short time / Only a week since we started / It seems to me, for every time / I'm getting more open-
ABBA – The Name of the Game Covers
See all of “The Name of the Game” by ABBA’s covers
ABBA – The Name of the Game [U.S. Remix]
[Verse: Agnetha & Frida] / I've seen you twice, in a short time / Only a week since we started / It seems to me, for every time / I'm getting more open-hearted / [Pre-Chorus
Nina Persson (Ft. Pernilla Andersson) – The Name Of The Game
[Verse 1] / I've seen you twice, in a short time / Only a week since we started / It seems to me, for every time / I'm getting more open-hearted / [Pre-Chorus] / I was an
ABBA – The Name of the Game Samples
See all of “The Name of the Game” by ABBA’s samples, covers, remixes, interpolations and live versions
ABBA – The Name of the Game (Live) [Wembley Arena]
[Verse: Agnetha & Frida] / I've seen you twice, in a short time / Only a week since we started / It seems to me, for every time / I'm getting more open-hearted / [Pre-Chorus
James Last – The Name of the Game
[Instrumental]
A*Teens – The Name of the Game
[Verse 1] / I've seen you twice in a short time / Only a week since we started / It seems to be for every time / I'm getting more open-hearted / [Pre-Chorus] / I was an impossible
Daisuke Ishiwatari (Ft. Naoki Hashimoto) – Smell of the Game
[Verse 1] / I know who I am / The moonlit lake told me / "This is who you are" / My fangs are so long / My nails are sharper than ice / That is me / I wonder what that will prove
Gabi DeMartino – Mamma Mia 2 Medley
“Mamma Mia 2 Medley” is the first track from Gabi DeMartino’s debut extended play, Gabroadway. It was released on June 10, 2020 alongside the EP. It’s a medley cover of “The Name
Fugees – Rumble In The Jungle Samples
See all of “Rumble In The Jungle” by Fugees’s samples, covers, remixes, interpolations and live versions
Fugees – Rumble In The Jungle Samples
See all of “Rumble In The Jungle” by Fugees’s samples
ABBA – The Winner Takes It All
‘The Winner Takes it All’ is a single off the album Super Trouper. With long running vocal on the back, the song sounds much more vivid.
ABBA – Thank You for the Music
[Verse 1] / I'm nothing special, in fact I'm a bit of a bore / If I tell a joke, you've probably heard it before / But I have a talent, a wonderful thing / 'Cause everyone listens
View 15 More →
AZ Lyrics
ABBA - The Name Of The Game Lyrics
ABBA Lyrics ... What's the name of the game? Does it mean anything to you? What's the name of the game? Can you feel it the way I do? ... If I trust in you, would ...
Amanda Seyfried - The Name Of The Game Lyrics
Amanda Seyfried Lyrics. "The Name Of The Game" (originally by ABBA) (from "Mamma Mia! The Movie" ...
Lily James - The Name Of The Game Lyrics
Lily James Lyrics. "The Name Of The Game" (originally by ABBA) (from "Mamma Mia! Here We Go ...
Cher - The Name Of The Game Lyrics
"The Name Of The Game" lyrics. Cher Lyrics. "The Name Of The Game" (originally by ABBA). I've seen you twice, in a short time. Only a week since we started. It ...
View 1 More →
Genius Q&A
Q:Who produced “The Name of the Game” by ABBA?
“The Name of the Game” by ABBA was produced by Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus.
Q:When did ABBA release “The Name of the Game / Eagle (Live)”?
ABBA released “The Name of the Game / Eagle (Live)” on August 18, 1986.
Q:When did ABBA release “The Name of the Game [U.S. Remix]”?
ABBA released “The Name of the Game [U.S. Remix]” on October 14, 1977.
Q:Who wrote “The Name of the Game [U.S. Remix]” by ABBA?
“The Name of the Game [U.S. Remix]” by ABBA was written by Stig Anderson, Björn Ulvaeus & Benny Andersson.
Q:When did ABBA release “The Name of the Game (Live) [Wembley Arena]”?
ABBA released “The Name of the Game (Live) [Wembley Arena]” on September 26, 2014.
Q:Who produced “The Name of the Game” by Amanda Seyfried?
“The Name of the Game” by Amanda Seyfried was produced by Benny Andersson.
Q:When did Amanda Seyfried release “The Name of the Game”?
Amanda Seyfried released “The Name of the Game” on July 8, 2008.
Q:Who wrote “The Name of the Game” by Cast Of "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again"?
“The Name of the Game” by Cast Of "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" was written by Stig Anderson, Björn Ulvaeus & Benny Andersson.
Q:Who wrote “The Name of the Game” by Amanda Seyfried?
“The Name of the Game” by Amanda Seyfried was written by Björn Ulvaeus, Stig Anderson & Benny Andersson.
View 6 More →
Genius Albums
18 Hits by ABBA
Get all the lyrics to songs on 18 Hits and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
Gold: Greatest Hits by ABBA
1992 – Gold: Greatest Hits 1993 – More ABBA Gold: More ABBA Hits 2014 – B-sides (bonus disc included with the 40th anniversary edition of Gold: Greatest Hits) Gold: Greatest Hits
ABBA: The Album (Deluxe Edition) by ABBA
Get all the lyrics to songs on ABBA: The Album (Deluxe Edition) and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
The Definitive Collection by ABBA
Get all the lyrics to songs on The Definitive Collection and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
The Singles: The First Ten Years by ABBA
Get all the lyrics to songs on The Singles: The First Ten Years and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
The ABBA Generation by A*Teens
The ABBA Generation is the debut studio album by Swedish pop music group A*Teens, released on August 25, 1999, via Stockholm Records. As the title suggests, the record consists of
ABBA: The Album by ABBA
The Album is the fifth studio album by the Swedish pop group ABBA. It was released in Scandinavia on 12 December 1977 through Polar Music, but due to the massive pre-orders the UK
The ABBA Generation (Japan Edition) by A*Teens
Get all the lyrics to songs on The ABBA Generation (Japan Edition) and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
Os Grandes Sucessos by ABBA
Get all the lyrics to songs on Os Grandes Sucessos and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
Greatest Hits Vol. 2 by ABBA
Get all the lyrics to songs on Greatest Hits Vol. 2 and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
ABBA Live by ABBA
Get all the lyrics to songs on ABBA Live and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
Dancing Queen by Cher
Dancing Queen is the twenty-sixth studio album from Cher, and the first in five years following 2013’s Closer to the Truth . The album contains cover versions of songs recorded by
Funky ABBA by Nils Landgren Funk Unit
Get all the lyrics to songs on Funky ABBA and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
Thank You for the Music by ABBA
“Thank You for the Music” is the first box set by Swedish supergroup ABBA. Released in 1994, the first three discs contain all of the band’s English-language singles, most B-sides
James Last Plays ABBA by James Last
Get all the lyrics to songs on James Last Plays ABBA and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
View 12 More →
MusixMatch Lyrics
Lisa Stokke feat. Nicolas Colicos - The Name of the Game Lyrics
Lyrics for The Name of the Game by Lisa Stokke feat. Nicolas Colicos. I′ve seen you twice In a short time Only a day since we started It seems to me For every t...
ABBA - The Name Of The Game translation in Spanish
Spanish translation of lyrics for The Name Of The Game by ABBA. I′ve seen you twice, in a short time Only a week since we started It seems to me, for ever...
ABBA - The Name Of The Game translation in Korean
Korean translation of lyrics for The Name Of The Game by ABBA. I′ve seen you twice In a short time Only a week since we started It seems to be For every ...
Genius Artists
Malando Gassama
Get all the lyrics to songs by Malando Gassama and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.