66 Songs About Playing (Pop, Rap & More)

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66 Songs About Playing (Pop, Rap & More)

I. Country Songs About Playing

1. The Games People Play by Joe South

Artist: Joe South
Album: Introspect (Bonus Track Version)
Year: 1968

The song is about how people play games with each other in relationships.

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2. Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head by B. J. Thomas

Artist: B. J. Thomas
Album: Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head
Year: 1969

The song is about the speaker’s positive outlook on life despite the challenges he faces. He compares the raindrops to the troubles in his life, and says that just like the rain eventually stops, his troubles will eventually go away.

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3. The Gambler by Kenny Rogers

Artist: Kenny Rogers
Album: The Gambler
Year: 1978

The song is about a gambler who is down on his luck and contemplating suicide. He is talking to a stranger on a train who tells him that he needs to learn to quit while he’s ahead. The gambler doesn’t listen and ends up losing everything, including his life.

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4. A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall by Bob Dylan

Artist: Bob Dylan
Album: The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan
Year:

The song is about the inevitability of an apocalyptic event, and the narrator’s preparations for it. The song is also about the hope that comes with knowing that the world will eventually be destroyed and rebuilt.

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5. Have You Ever Seen the Rain? by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Artist: Creedence Clearwater Revival
Album: Pendulum (40th Anniversary Edition)
Year:

The song is about a person who is wondering if the rain will ever stop. The person is asking if anyone has ever seen the rain stop before.

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II. Pop Songs About Playing

1. The Game of Love by Santana

Artist: Santana
Album: Shaman
Year: 2002

The song is about a young couple in love and their journey together. They start off young and in love, and then they face some challenges along the way. But they stick together and end up stronger than ever.

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2. Rainy Days and Mondays by Carpenters

Artist: Carpenters
Album: Carpenters
Year:

The song is about a person who is feeling down because it is a rainy day and Monday. The person tries to find comfort in things like their favorite TV show or a warm cup of coffee, but nothing seems to make them feel better.

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3. Here Comes the Rain Again by Eurythmics

Artist: Eurythmics
Album: Touch (Reissue – Deluxe Edition)
Year: 1983

The song is about a relationship that is falling apart and the singer is trying to hold onto it. The rain symbolizes the tears that she is shedding.

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4. Games Without Frontiers by Peter Gabriel

Artist: Peter Gabriel
Album: Peter Gabriel
Year: 1980

The song is about the Cold War and the way that it creates divides between people. It is also about the way that people can come together and find common ground despite their differences.

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5. The Boys of Summer by Don Henley

Artist: Don Henley
Album: Building the Perfect Beast
Year: 1984

The song is about the summertime and young love. It talks about how summertime is a time for young love to blossom and how it is a time for memories to be made.

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6. Love Games by Level 42

Artist: Level 42
Album: Level 42
Year: 1981

The song is about a love game that the singer is playing with his partner. He is trying to seduce her and make her fall in love with him. The song is a mix of R&B and pop.

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III. Rock Songs About Playing

1. Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne

Artist: Ozzy Osbourne
Album: Blizzard of Ozz
Year: 1980

The song is about a man who is losing his mind, and the train is the metaphor for his life going off the rails. The song is also about addiction and mental illness.

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2. Sweet Child O’ Mine by Guns N’ Roses

Artist: Guns N’ Roses
Album: Appetite for Destruction
Year: 1987

The song is about a young couple in love. The man recalls how he used to be wild and carefree, but now he is more responsible and settled down. He tells his girlfriend that she is his “sweet child o’ mine” and that he will always love her.

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3. Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Artist: Lynyrd Skynyrd
Album: Second Helping
Year: 1974

The song is about a man who is from Alabama and is proud of it. He talks about how he loves the state and its people. He also talks about how he is not a fan of the city life and how he is happy to be back home.

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4. Iron Man by Black Sabbath

Artist: Black Sabbath
Album: Paranoid
Year: 1970

The song is about a man who is transformed into a powerful, metal-clad superhero after a laboratory accident. He then goes on a rampage, destroying everything in his path. In the end, he is overcome by the very thing he was trying to destroy and dies.

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5. I Hate Myself for Loving You by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts

Artist: Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
Album: Up Your Alley
Year: 1988

The song is about a woman who is in a relationship with a man who is bad for her. She knows that she should leave him, but she can’t seem to do it. She hates herself for loving him, but she can’t help it.

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6. Let It Rain by Eric Clapton

Artist: Eric Clapton
Album: Eric Clapton
Year: 1970

The song is about a person who is going through a rough patch in their life and is hoping for some relief. The lyrics talk about how the person feels like they are stuck in a storm and just want it to end.

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7. Paranoid by Black Sabbath

Artist: Black Sabbath
Album: Paranoid
Year: 1970

The song is about a person who is paranoid and believes that everyone is out to get them.

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8. The Joker by Steve Miller Band

Artist: Steve Miller Band
Album: The Joker
Year: 1973

The song is about a joker who is in love with a woman who does not love him back. He is trying to make her laugh and feel better, but she does not seem to be interested.

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9. Smoke on the Water by Deep Purple

Artist: Deep Purple
Album: Machine Head
Year: 1972

The song is about a fire that broke out at a casino in Montreux, Switzerland.

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10. Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey

Artist: Journey
Album: Escape
Year: 1981

The song is about a man who is down on his luck and is trying to make his way in the world. He is told by someone that he should never give up on his dreams and to never stop believing in himself.

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11. Back in Black by AC/DC

Artist: AC/DC
Album: Back in Black
Year: 1980

The song is about a person who has returned from the dead and is now looking for revenge.

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12. Rock and Roll All Nite by Kiss

Artist: Kiss
Album: Dressed to Kill
Year: 1975

Rock and Roll All Nite is a song by American rock band Kiss, released as the lead single from their fourth studio album, Destroyer. The song was written by Paul Stanley and Bob Ezrin. It was released on May 15, 1975 as a double A-side with the album’s title track. The song is one of the band’s most popular songs and is often considered their signature song. It has been covered by many artists, including Cheap Trick, Motörhead, Phish, and the Black Crowes.

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13. You Shook Me All Night Long by AC/DC

Artist: AC/DC
Album:
Year: 1980

The song is about a man who is talking about a woman who he had a one night stand with. He is saying how she was the best he ever had and how she rocked his world.

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14. Enter Sandman by Metallica

Artist: Metallica
Album: Metallica
Year: 1991

The song is about a child’s nightmare, in which a Sandman comes to take him away. The child is trying to fight the Sandman, but eventually succumbs to sleep.

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15. The Rain Song by Led Zeppelin

Artist: Led Zeppelin
Album:
Year: 1973

“The Rain Song” is a song by Led Zeppelin, appearing on their 1973 album Houses of the Holy. The song is a ballad that is over seven minutes in length. The song has a slow, melancholy feel to it, with Robert Plant’s lyrics being about the pain of love and loss. The song features some of Jimmy Page’s most intricate and beautiful guitar work, as well as John Bonham’s delicate drumming.

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16. Ace of Spades by Motörhead

Artist: Motörhead
Album: Ace of Spades
Year: 1980

Ace of Spades is a song by the English rock band Motörhead. It was released in 1980 as a single and as the title track to the album Ace of Spades. The song peaked at number 15 in the UK Singles Chart in early 1981. It was written by band members Ian “Lemmy” Kilmister and Eddie Clarke, and produced by Vic Maile.

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17. Piano Man by Billy Joel

Artist: Billy Joel
Album: Piano Man
Year: 1973

“Piano Man” is a song by Billy Joel about a struggling piano player who works in a bar and is able to entertain the customers with his stories and songs. The song is a reflection on the struggles of the working class and how music can provide escape and hope.

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18. Ramblin’ Man by The Allman Brothers Band

Artist: The Allman Brothers Band
Album: Brothers and Sisters
Year: 1973

The song is about a man who is always on the move and can’t seem to stay in one place for very long. He is always looking for something new and exciting to do and is never satisfied with just sitting around.

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IV. Latest Songs About Playing

1. Sunroof by Nicky Youre, Dazy

Artist: Nicky Youre, Dazy
Album: Sunroof (Remixes)
Year: 2022

The song is about a young woman who is in love with a man who is in love with someone else. She is trying to figure out what to do and how to tell him that she loves him.

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2. Gaming Music by Gaming Music Mix, Gaming Music 2022, Gaming Music Hub

Artist: Gaming Music Mix, Gaming Music 2022, Gaming Music Hub
Album: Gaming Music Playlist
Year: 2022

This song is a mix of different gaming music tracks that are popular in the gaming community. It includes a variety of different genres and styles of music, all of which are popular among gamers. The song is intended to be used as background music while gaming, and it includes a variety of different tracks that are popular among gamers.

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3. Numb by Marshmello, Khalid

Artist: Marshmello, Khalid
Album: Numb (KC Lights Remix)
Year: 2022

The song is about a relationship that has ended and the speaker is trying to numb the pain. He talks about how he is trying to forget the good times they had and how he is trying to find ways to numb the pain.

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4. Late Night Talking by Harry Styles

Artist: Harry Styles
Album: Harry’s House
Year: 2022

The song is about a late night conversation between two lovers. They talk about their relationship and how they feel about each other.

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5. Woman by Doja Cat

Artist: Doja Cat
Album: Planet Her
Year: 2021

“Woman” is a song by Doja Cat. It was released on August 10, 2018, as the lead single from her debut studio album, Amala (2018). The song peaked at number 46 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

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6. Playing For Change | Song Around The World by Playing for Change

Artist: Playing for Change
Album:
Year:

This song is a cover of Bob Marley’s “One Love” performed by Playing for Change, a group of musicians from around the world. The song features musicians from different countries playing their own instruments and singing in their own languages, with the overall message being one of peace and unity.

7. New Normal by Khalid

Artist: Khalid
Album: New Normal
Year: 2021

The song is about how the world has changed since the pandemic and how things might never go back to the way they were. It’s a sad song but also has a message of hope.

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8. THATS WHAT I WANT by Lil Nas X

Artist: Lil Nas X
Album: MONTERO
Year: 2021

The song is about wanting something that you can’t have.

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9. Easy Lover by Ellie Goulding

Artist: Ellie Goulding
Album: Easy Lover
Year: 2022

The song is about a woman who is in love with a man who is in love with someone else. She is trying to convince him to leave his current lover and be with her instead.

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V. Rap Songs About Playing

1. Mind Playing Tricks on Me by Geto Boys

Artist: Geto Boys
Album: We Can’t Be Stopped
Year: 1991

The song is about the speaker’s paranoia and how it causes him to see and believe things that are not really there. He talks about how his mind plays tricks on him, making him think that people are out to get him and that they are talking about him behind his back. He is afraid of going crazy and losing control, but he knows that he can’t keep living like this.

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2. A Milli by Lil Wayne

Artist: Lil Wayne
Album: Tha Carter III
Year: 2008

The song is about Lil Wayne’s wealth and success. He brags about his expensive cars and clothes and how he can buy anything he wants. He also talks about his haters and how they can’t do anything to stop him from being successful.

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3. In da Club by 50 Cent

Artist: 50 Cent
Album: Get Rich or Die Tryin’
Year: 2003

The song is about a party where 50 Cent is the life of the party. He is surrounded by beautiful women and is drinking champagne. He is having the time of his life and encourages the listener to come join him.

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4. Worst Behavior by Drake

Artist: Drake
Album: Nothing Was the Same
Year: 2013

“Worst Behavior” is a song by Canadian rapper Drake. The song was released as a single on October 18, 2013. The song features production from frequent collaborator Mike Zombie. The song peaked at number 67 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

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5. Mama Said Knock You Out by LL Cool J

Artist: LL Cool J
Album: Mama Said Knock You Out
Year: 1990

“Mama Said Knock You Out” is a song by LL Cool J from his album of the same name. The song is about LL Cool J’s mother giving him advice to never give up in life and to never let anyone get the best of him. The song is considered a classic in the hip-hop genre and is one of LL Cool J’s most popular songs.

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6. Lose Yourself by Eminem

Artist: Eminem
Album:
Year: 2002

The song is about never giving up on your dreams, no matter how hard life gets. Eminem is rapping about how he used to be a nobody from Detroit, but he never gave up on his dream of becoming a successful rapper. He talks about how he used to have to hide his rhyming books from his mom, and how he used to have to borrow money from friends just to get by. But he never gave up, and now he’s one of the biggest rappers in the world.

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7. Savage by Megan Thee Stallion

Artist: Megan Thee Stallion
Album: Suga
Year: 2020

The song is about a woman who is confident and unapologetic about her sexuality. She is not afraid to speak her mind or be assertive, and she knows what she wants. She is also unafraid to take risks, and she is willing to fight for what she wants.

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8. Hypnotize by The Notorious B.I.G.

Artist: The Notorious B.I.G.
Album: Life After Death
Year:

The song is about being under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

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9. Basketball by Bow Wow

Artist: Bow Wow
Album: Like Mike
Year: 2002

The song is about a young man who is trying to make it in the world of basketball. He talks about how he has to work hard to make it to the top and how he wants to be the best player in the world.

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10. Basketball by Kurtis Blow

Artist: Kurtis Blow
Album: Ego Trip
Year: 1984

Kurtis Blow’s “Basketball” is a rap song about the sport of basketball. Blow discusses the history of the sport and the players who have made it great. He also talks about the importance of teamwork and how basketball can bring people together.

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11. Int’l Players Anthem (I Choose You) by UGK

Artist: UGK
Album:
Year:

The song is about a man choosing his woman over material possessions. He talks about how she is the only thing that he needs in his life and how she is more important to him than anything else.

12. Basketball Jones by Chris Rock, Barry White

Artist: Chris Rock, Barry White
Album: Space Jam
Year: 1996

The song is about a man who is obsessed with basketball. He is always thinking about the game and how he can improve his skills. He even dreams about playing in the NBA.

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13. Basketball by Bow Wow

Artist: Bow Wow
Album: Like Mike
Year: 2002

The song is about a young man who is trying to make it in the world of basketball. He talks about how he has to work hard to make it to the top and how he wants to be the best player in the world.

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VI. R&B Songs About Playing

1. Playas Gon’ Play by 3LW

Artist: 3LW
Album: 3LW
Year: 2000

The song is about how girls should not worry about what other people think of them and just enjoy themselves.

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2. Love Games by Beyoncé

Artist: Beyoncé
Album:
Year: 2016

The song is about a woman who is fed up with her man’s games and is ready to move on. She tells him that she is done playing his games and that she is going to find someone who will treat her right.

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3. New Rules by Dua Lipa

Artist: Dua Lipa
Album: Dua Lipa
Year: 2017

The song is about a break-up and how to move on. The “new rules” are: 1) don’t talk to your ex, 2) don’t be friends with your ex, 3) don’t get back together with your ex, 4) don’t hook up with your ex, 5) don’t talk to your ex, 6) don’t text your ex, 7) don’t call your ex, 8) don’t think about your ex, and 9) don’t ever let your ex get the best of you.

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4. I Can’t Stand the Rain by Ann Peebles

Artist: Ann Peebles
Album: I Can’t Stand the Rain
Year: 1974

The song is about a woman who is fed up with her lover’s infidelity and she can’t stand the rain because it reminds her of him.

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5. Games by Janet Jackson

Artist: Janet Jackson
Album: Come Back To Me: The Remixes
Year: 1990

The song is about a relationship that’s not working out. The singer is tired of playing games and wants to know what’s really going on.

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6. Ain’t No Fun by Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Warren G, Kurupt

Artist: Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Warren G, Kurupt
Album: Doggystyle
Year: 1993

Ain’t No Fun is a song by Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Warren G, and Kurupt that is about a man who is in jail and is missing out on all the fun his friends are having.

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7. Grenade by Bruno Mars

Artist: Bruno Mars
Album: Doo-Wops & Hooligans
Year: 2010

The song is about a relationship that ended badly, and the speaker is regretful about how things turned out. He talks about how he would do anything to get the person back, and how he would take a grenade for them.

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8. Purple Rain by Prince

Artist: Prince
Album:
Year:

1. “The Game of Love” by Santana
2. “Playing for Keeps” by Elton John
3. “Games People Play” by The Alan Parsons Project
4. “I Get Around” by The Beach Boys
5. “Play That Funky Music” by Wild Cherry

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9. This Is How We Do It by Montell Jordan

Artist: Montell Jordan
Album: This Is How We Do It
Year: 1995

The song is about a man telling a woman how he is going to treat her. He is going to take her out to dinner and a movie, and then he is going to take her home and make love to her.

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10. Outstanding by The Gap Band

Artist: The Gap Band
Album: Gap Band IV
Year: 1982

The Gap Band is an American R&B and funk band which formed in the 1970s. The band is known for its hit songs, “Outstanding”, “You Dropped a Bomb on Me”, and “Party Train”. “Outstanding” is a song from the band’s 1982 album, Gap Band IV. The song was written by band members Ronnie Wilson and Charlie Wilson, and produced by Lonnie Simmons. It was released as a single in 1983 and reached number one on the Billboard R&B chart. The song is about a man who is trying to woo a woman. He tells her that she is outstanding and that he is the man for her.

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11. How Do You Sleep? by Sam Smith

Artist: Sam Smith
Album: Ultratop Hit Connection Best Of 2019.3
Year: 2019

The song is about a break-up and how the person who was left is struggling to sleep. They are trying to figure out how the other person can sleep so peacefully when they are left with all this pain.

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12. Nights Like This by Kehlani

Artist: Kehlani
Album: While We Wait
Year: 2019

The song is about a couple who are in love and enjoying each other’s company. They are content with just being together and don’t need anything else. The song has a mellow, romantic vibe and Kehlani’s vocals are beautiful and emotive.

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13. Jar of Hearts by Christina Perri

Artist: Christina Perri
Album: Lovestrong
Year: 2011

The song is about a person who is struggling to get over a past relationship. They are trying to move on, but they keep getting pulled back into their old ways. They are trying to figure out how to let go and move on.

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14. Game On by The Game

Artist: The Game
Album: LAX
Year: 2008

The song is about The Game being ready to take on all comers in the rap game. He’s not afraid of anyone or anything, and he’s ready to take on all challengers. He’s got the skills and the attitude to back it up, and he’s not going to back down from anyone.

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15. Apologize by Timbaland

Artist: Timbaland
Album: Shock Value
Year: 2007

The song is about a man who is apologizing to a woman for his wrongdoings. He is asking for her forgiveness and begging her to stay.

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