House of Cards
Ðiviиe Lyrics


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I told you what I knew but you didn't listen
You did what you wanted & wished that you didn't

I Told You So

You played your cards & you tried to play me
You showed your hand & you wasn't ready
Your perfect little house of cards ain't what it should be
Your perfect little house of cards it wasn't sturdy





I Told You So

Overall Meaning

In the lyrics of Ðiviиe's song "House of Cards," the singer expresses frustration and a sense of warning towards someone who did not heed their advice or listen to their knowledge. The opening lines, "I told you what I knew but you didn't listen, You did what you wanted & wished that you didn't," suggest a feeling of being disregarded and ignored. Despite trying to offer guidance or share insights, the other person chose to act according to their own desires, only to later regret their decisions.


The repeated refrain of "I told you so" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's sense of vindication and frustration. It reflects a mix of exasperation at not being listened to in the first place and a need to highlight that they were right all along. The phrase serves as a pointed reminder of the consequences that the other person is now facing due to their own actions and choices that went against the singer's warnings.


The imagery of playing cards and a "perfect little house of cards" symbolizes the fragile and precarious nature of the situation that the other person has constructed for themselves. By "playing their cards" and trying to manipulate or deceive the singer, they have ultimately revealed their vulnerabilities and shortcomings. The lines, "You showed your hand & you wasn't ready, Your perfect little house of cards ain't what it should be," suggest a sense of betrayal and realization as the facade of the other person's intentions crumbles.


The final lines, "Your perfect little house of cards it wasn't sturdy, I Told You So," drive home the message of the song, underscoring the singer's foresight and the repercussions of the other person's actions. The metaphorical collapse of the "house of cards" reflects the downfall or failure of the deceptive and unstable foundation upon which the other person had built their plans or illusions. Overall, the lyrics of "House of Cards" convey themes of warning, vindication, and the consequences of ignoring advice or wisdom, set against the backdrop of betrayal and fractured trust.


Line by Line Meaning

I told you what I knew but you didn't listen
I tried to warn you about the truth, but you chose not to believe me.


You did what you wanted & wished that you didn't
You acted on your impulses, only to regret it later.


You played your cards & you tried to play me
You tried to manipulate me by using your own strategies.


You showed your hand & you wasn't ready
You revealed your intentions prematurely without being prepared for the consequences.


Your perfect little house of cards ain't what it should be
Your carefully constructed facade is not as stable or successful as you hoped it would be.


Your perfect little house of cards it wasn't sturdy
Your intricate plan or scheme was not strong enough to withstand reality.




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Written by: Dianna Valentine

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