He said that you were playing games But I and you both know better: Through passion heart on life makes claim And makes false manacles to shatter He said that you were playing games, But I know wicked game he's playing Which racket without stop or shame The people played for three millenia: Of treating you most terribly Until, in anguish, you be tempted Or broken; which would prove the lie That women are to be mistreated - He said that you were playing games But I'm not playing; I am willing To love you and you to defend Until he stops, or else he kills me. Let's play this game, this game of life, Let's play this game while we're still here: Love cuts like spear - like a knife - And by it overcome is fear Let's play, sweet love! In air and sun And by the ocean iridescent: You're strong and beautiful and young And your soul shimmers incandescent And when the people can espy This game of love - this game of beauty - Let their spirits also fly And see all rackets stand refuted.