Wicked Game
1.11 Lyrics
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It's strange what desire will make foolish people do
I'd never dreamed that I'd need somebody like you
And I'd never dreamed that I'd need somebody like you
No I don't want to fall in love
This world is always gonna brake your heart
No I don't want to fall in love
with you
What a wicked game to play
To make me feel this way
What a wicked thing to do
To let me dream of you
What a wicked thing to say
You never felt this way
What a wicked thing you do
To make me dream of you
No I don't want to fall in love
This world is always gonna brake your heart
No I don't want to fall in love
This world is always gonna brake your heart,
with you
The world was on fire, no-one could save me but you
It's strange what desire will make foolish people do
No and I never dreamed that I'd love somebody like you
I'll never dream that I lose somebody like you, no
Now I want to fall in love
This world is always gonna brake your heart
Now I want to fall in lust
This world is always gonna brake your heart,
with you
Nobody loves no-one
The lyrics of Wicked Game by 1.11 are a passionate and emotional reflection on the confusion and turmoil of falling in love. It speaks to the overwhelming power of desire and how it can make even the most sensible people do foolish things. The opening line "The world was on fire, no-one could save me but you" sets the tone for the entire song, portraying the singer as helpless and in need of someone to save them from the chaos around them, and in this case, that person seems to be the one they have fallen for.
The chorus of the song is particularly impactful, as the singer declares that they do not want to fall in love, as the world will always break their heart. This is juxtaposed by the later verse where they admit to wanting to fall in love despite the risks, with the added perspective that losing someone they have loved deeply is an almost unbearable thought. The song ultimately concludes with a pessimistic message, "Nobody loves no-one", suggesting perhaps that while love is powerful, it ultimately cannot conquer the harsh realities of life.
Line by Line Meaning
The world was on fire, no-one could save me but you
I was in a desperate situation where nobody else could help me, except you.
It's strange what desire will make foolish people do
Intense longing can cause people to act impulsively and make foolish decisions.
I'd never dreamed that I'd need somebody like you
I never thought I would rely on someone like you in such a significant way.
And I'd never dreamed that I'd need somebody like you
I never thought I would depend on anyone as much as I depend on you.
No I don't want to fall in love
This world is always gonna brake your heart
No I don't want to fall in love
This world is always gonna brake your heart,
with you
I'm afraid of falling in love because I believe the world is too cruel and unpredictable. Even though I feel this way, I can't help but be drawn to you.
What a wicked game to play
To make me feel this way
It's cruel to manipulate someone's emotions and make them feel the way I do.
What a wicked thing to do
To let me dream of you
It's cruel to give someone false hope and let them fantasize about a future with you when you have no intention of making it a reality.
What a wicked thing to say
You never felt this way
It's cruel to deny your true feelings to someone who has been vulnerable enough to express theirs.
What a wicked thing you do
To make me dream of you
It's cruel to lead someone on and make them believe there is a possibility of a future together when that's not the case.
Now I want to fall in love
This world is always gonna brake your heart
Now I want to fall in lust
This world is always gonna brake your heart,
with you
Despite my reservations, I want to pursue a romantic relationship with you, even knowing that it may very well end in heartbreak.
Nobody loves no-one
At times, it can feel like love is unattainable and that nobody really loves anyone else.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Broma 16, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chris Isaak
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