Rules Lyrics

Lyric discussion by chloeannne 

Cover art for Rules lyrics by Jayme Dee

The first part of the song (up to the chorus) is from Peeta's point of view

"You say you know love, but you are just reflecting words you hear." "You tell me that you hear me and all your memories are real," "But how do I know you don't just feel what you've been told to feel?"

Basically you can pick out any of the lines in the first halve and they all reflect Peeta's feelings. Katniss is just reflecting his love because it's part of her tactic. She makes up her memories about him while all his are real. And he believed so badly that she loved him, but he unsure and heartbroken that all she says is just because shes been told to.

The 2nd part of the song, after the first chorus is from Katniss' point of view.

"There's water in your eyes and I know I'm the reason that it's there."

She knows Peeta truly loves her but misleads him anyway and consistently for the sake of the game.

That's what i feel the song reflects. And was obviously made for the Hunger games - looking at the chorus as well... "run around the rules" "2 by 2"

Anyone care to elaborate??

I disagree, chloeannne. I think the whole song is from Katniss' point of view about Peeta. In the first book, she is conflicted about how she feels about him, which makes it hard since he keeps telling her about how much loves her. He even shares that his first memory of her was when they were little and Katniss just assumes that it is made up since Peeta is such a clever player in the games. However, she just assumes that it's all for the sake of the games and their survival.

The second verse reflects the aftermath of the...

I love your interpretation :)