I play the game, no give, no take
Who's on your side?
A chance to bend or break
You make mistakes, they make you more
Who knows the stakes you're working for
You can't win if you don't play
The game
I played it the same way from the start, didn't change
And now that I'm finding words in the dark,
Leaving home for a name
The game, the game, the game
I roll the dice every time
I'm all in
Your bluff's the same as mine
You can fold, your cards won't change
The dealer doesn't know your name
You can't win if you don't play
The veteran Oakland jazz artist presents her first full-length album made in partnership with members of Citizens Jazz. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 9, 2021