Wicked game
Betoko Gemma Hayes Lyrics
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Nobody can save me, but you
It's strange what desire will make foolish people do
I never dreamed that I'd meet somebody like you
I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you
No I-I-I-I-I don't wanna fall in love
(this world is only going to break your heart)
(this world is only going to break your heart) 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 to do
to make me dream of you
No I-I-I-I-I don't wanna fall in love
(this world is only going to break your heart)
No I-I-I-I-I don't wanna fall in love
(this world is only going to break your heart) with you
The world is on fire no one can save me, but you
It's strange what desire will make foolish people do
I never dreamed that I'd love somebody like you
I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you
No I-I-I-I-I don't wanna fall in love
(this world is only going to break your heart)
No I-I-I-I-I don't wanna fall in love
(this world is only going to break your heart) with you
In Betoko Gemma Hayes's cover of the song "Wicked Game," the opening line "the world is on fire, nobody can save me but you" sets a tone of desperation and vulnerability. The singer is confessing their desire for someone they never thought they would meet, and how that desire is making them act foolishly. The lyrics "what a wicked game to play, to make me feel this way...to let me dream of you...to make me dream of you" further emphasize the feeling of helplessness and the power that the object of the singer's desire holds over them.
The repetition of the lines "no I don't wanna fall in love, with you" suggest a hesitancy to fully give in to their feelings, as the singer recognizes the potential heartache that comes with love. The final lines, "I never dreamed that I'd love somebody like you, I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you" convey a sense of irony and poetic justice; the same desire that brought the singer joy is now the source of their despair. The lyrics of the song illustrate the complex and intense emotions that come with falling deeply in love with someone, even when the risks are high and the potential for heartbreak is great.
Line by Line Meaning
The world is on fire
Everything around me seems to be falling apart and crumbling.
Nobody can save me, but you
You are the only one who can help me through this difficult time.
It's strange what desire will make foolish people do
People often act impulsively when they strongly desire something, even if it's not rational or wise.
I never dreamed that I'd meet somebody like you
I never thought I would find someone who I would connect with so deeply.
I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you
I never expected to lose someone who meant so much to me.
No I-I-I-I-I don't wanna fall in love
(this world is only going to break your heart)
No I-I-I-I-I don't wanna fall in love
(this world is only going to break your heart) with you
I am hesitant to fall in love because I am afraid of getting hurt in a world that can be so cruel.
What a wicked game to play
to make me feel this way.
It feels deceitful and cruel to manipulate someone's emotions to the point where they are left feeling confused and hurt.
What a wicked thing to do
to let me dream of you
It's unfair to let me imagine a future with you when it's impossible for us to be together.
What a wicked thing to say
you never felt this way.
It's hurtful to be told that someone's feelings for you were never real.
What a wicked thing to do
to make me dream of you
It's unfair to let me imagine a future with you when it's impossible for us to be together.
The world is on fire no one can save me, but you
It's strange what desire will make foolish people do
I never dreamed that I'd love somebody like you
I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you
Reiterating the fact that the world is in chaos and that you are the only one who can provide comfort. Desire drives people to do irrational things and I never thought I would experience the intense emotions that come with loving and losing someone.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS ISAAK
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