In the summer of 2009, Danielle & Drew were touring separately across Canada, pursuing music projects. Finding they had a true connection, they began to talk of collaborating. This led them into a Vancouver studio in 2010, where they created the single “Heads Up. Watch Out.” After receiving positive feedback from music industry leaders and local fans, they toured together through Europe the following summer. While touring they decided to officially join together in creating a truly unique, creative sound “Dear Rouge”. They have completed their first EP, and are currently working on their first full length album.The band's name is a wordplay on Red Deer, a city in Alberta, Canada.
Wicked Thing
Dear Rouge Lyrics
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Thought I could control you
I knew you'd pull me away
I started feeling like a monster
What is this prison that I'm in?
Thought it was beauty that you'd free me
I'm in this phase, I need to own it
I need it
Whoa
What a wicked thing
To want something too much
A golden statue
You own, yet it stole love
And it feels right to know that I can live without you
Does it feel right to know that I can live without you?
No, no, no, no
Wicked thing, ah, ah, ah
I want to give in to you, ah, ah, ah
You have the power
You get in my head
But you're like a banquet
And I'm over fed
Does it feel right to know I can live without you?
Does it feel right to know that I can live without you?
No, no, no
I can live without you
I can live without you
I can live without you
I, I, I, I
I can live without you
I can live without you
I, I, I, I, I
Oh, wicked thing, ah, ah, ah
I want to give in to you, ah, ah, ah
Oh, wicked thing, ah, ah, ah
I want to give in to you, ah, ah, ah
I can live without you
I can live without you
I, I, I, I
I can live without you
I can live without you
I can live without you
I, I, I, I, I
Oh, wicked thing, ah, ah, ah
Oh, wicked thing, ah, ah, ah
The lyrics of "Wicked Thing" by Dear Rouge speak about a destructive and addictive relationship that has left the singer feeling trapped and imprisoned. The singer is aware that they are too drawn to their partner, whom they thought they could control, leading to them feeling monstrous. As they try to detach themselves, they realize that they've been worshipping their partner as if they were a golden statue, even though it has taken away the love they've craved.
Despite their longing for freedom, the singer ultimately concedes that their partner still holds power over them and has infiltrated their thoughts like a banquet that has left them overfed. They explain, however, that it feels right to know that they can live without them. This realization represents a significant relief, allowing them to stand up to the wicked thing without caving in.
Overall, the song's lyrics tell the story of a flawed and damaged relationship that has made the singer feel captive and hungry for a love they can never receive. However, they come to understand their own power and ability to break free from the relationship's toxicity, leading to a sense of liberation.
Line by Line Meaning
I had you in my grasp
I thought I had control over you
Thought I could control you
I believed that I could control you
I knew you'd pull me away
I knew you would tempt me and distract me from what I should be doing
I started feeling like a monster
I began to feel like a bad person for wanting you too much
What is this prison that I'm in?
I feel trapped and unable to escape my desire for you
Thought it was beauty that you'd free me
I believed that you would make everything better and free me from my troubles
I'm in this phase, I need to own it
I am going through a difficult time and I need to take responsibility for my own feelings
I need it
I need you and your attention
I need you
I need your love and affection
What a wicked thing
Wanting someone too much can be a cruel and destructive desire
To want something too much
Having an obsession with something or someone is never healthy
A golden statue
You have become an object of great value to me
You own, yet it stole love
My desire for you has taken away the love we once shared
And it feels right to know that I can live without you
I am finally realizing that I can survive without you and it is a positive feeling
Does it feel right to know that I can live without you?
I am questioning whether it is truly right to live without you and if my desire for you was justified
No, no, no, no
I am struggling with my conflicting feelings and trying to come to terms with them
You have the power
I am giving you too much control over me and my emotions
You get in my head
You are constantly on my mind and it is affecting my ability to think and focus
But you're like a banquet
You are tempting and enjoyable, but ultimately not good for me
And I'm over fed
My desire for you has become excessive and I am overwhelmed
I want to give in to you
I am still struggling with my desire for you and still have the urge to give into it
I can live without you
I am realizing that I can survive and be happy without you
I, I, I, I
I am gaining more confidence in myself and my ability to let go of my obsession for you
Oh, wicked thing
My obsessive desire for you is a dark and cruel urge
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Danielle Renee McTaggart, Andrew David McTaggart, Stefan Michael Tavares
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