Dangerous Game [Tommy Shaw]

Dangerous Game
Written by Tommy Shaw and Terry Thomas
Lead Vocals by Tommy Shaw

You do just what you want to do
I see the way they look at you
It always comes easy

You walk into a crowded room
The subtle hint of your perfume
It always comes easy

You never seem like you're trying
Still you get your way
You know you're living a lie and
Someday you'll pay but

Don't play with love
It's a dangerous game
It'll tear you apart
It'll drive you insane
You make the choice between pleasure and pain
Serious girl
It's a dangerous game

You never have to try too much
You think you've got the magic touch
You really believe it
You always have to have control
You never get emotional
Do you really believe it

When someone tries to get closer
You just turn away
You get to say when it's over
You say who stays but

Don't play with love
It's a dangerous game
It'll tear you apart
It'll drive you insane
You make the choice between pleasure and pain
Serious girl
It's a dangerous game

Baby you think you're so clever
Acting this way
You know this can't go on forever
Someday you'll pay

Interpretation

Love is a fundamental need for human beings.  Playing games, manipulating others with promises of sex and hinting at love can seriously hurt others.  A some point it will hurt you, too.