The chorus and the first two verses are a cover of Chris Isaak’s Wicked Game.
Wicked Game
G-Eazy Lyrics
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It's strange what desire will make foolish people do
And I never dreamed that I'd meet somebody like you
And I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you, you
No, I don't wanna fall in love
No, I don't wanna fall in love
With you, with you
What a wicked game you play, yeah, to make me feel this way, yeah
What a wicked thing to do, uh, 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 don't wanna fall in love
No, I don't wanna fall in love
With you, with you
Why would she do me this way?
You know they can't touch you playin' this wicked
Walk out Delilah with someone you know
Paparazzi outside, you know they finna flick it
TMZ post, they keep namin' me in it
See you been movin' this way for a minute
Games that you play
Yeah, but I guess that's your way of just makin' a statement to end it
Face it, admit it, uh, you shootin' me down
The Bulls how you aimin' and hit it
Told yourself first, but I never told mines
So up until now, I know they didn't get it
Paint me the villain, I get it, I get it, yeah
Uh, I get it, I get it
Lookin' around, drivin' 'round town
In the backseat of the Wraith 'cause it's tinted
This shit can get lonely, yeah
Fuck, this shit can get lonely
Lookin' around thinkin' who really know me
Who really stay down and who try to disown me
Like, fuck
Fuck fake love, I can still sense the foul taste of
Memories I pushed way down
I pulled everything else way above like
No, I don't wanna fall in love (haha, you know)
(I wanna fall in love again, uh)
No, I don't wanna fall in love (you know)
With you, with you
Nobody loves no one, yeah
And nobody loves no one
No one, no one
Yeah
And nobody loves no one
Uh, nobody loves no one
Yeah, nobody loves no one
Uh, nobody loves no one, uh
In G-Eazy's song "Wicked Game," the world is metaphorically on fire, and the only person who has the power to save the singer from his own desires is the woman he is singing about. It's ironic because the same person who has the power of saving him is also the one causing all his troubles. The singer never expected to meet someone like her and never expected to lose her either. It's clear that he is deeply hurt by the woman whom he is crooning about, and she keeps playing a wicked game with him. He doesn't want to fall in love with her, but he already has, and he knows that she doesn't feel the same way. This unrequited love is tearing him apart, but he can't help himself.
In the second verse, he questions why the woman would treat him this way. He calls her out on her games and says that she's making statements to end it all. He acknowledges that he's the villain in the relationship, and that he's always been painted that way. He looks around, driving through town, feeling lonely despite the many people around him. G-Eazy's song is about the complexity of love and desire and how they can both bring a person to the heights of happiness and the depths of despair.
Line by Line Meaning
The world was on fire and no one could save me but you
In a hopeless situation, you are the only one who can save me.
It's strange what desire will make foolish people do
Desire can make people behave irrationally and foolishly.
And I never dreamed that I'd meet somebody like you
I never imagined that I'd find someone as special and unique as you.
And I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you, you
I never imagined that I would lose someone as amazing and important to me as you.
No, I don't wanna fall in love
I don't want to experience the pain and vulnerability that comes with falling in love.
What a wicked game you play, yeah, to make me feel this way, yeah
You are playing a cruel game that is causing me to feel hurt and confused.
What a wicked thing to do, uh, to let me dream of you
It's a cruel action to let me dream and hope for a future with you when it's not possible.
What a wicked thing to say, you never felt this way
It's a cruel statement to say that you don't feel the same way about me.
What a wicked thing to do, to make me dream of you
It's a cruel action to have me dream and hope for something that cannot happen.
Why would she do me this way?
I am confused and hurt by your actions towards me.
Walk out Delilah with someone you know
You are leaving with someone who is familiar to you, despite knowing how it affects me.
Paparazzi outside, you know they finna flick it
The paparazzi are outside waiting to take photos of you and the person you left with.
TMZ post, they keep namin' me in it
TMZ is making posts that involve me in some way.
See you been movin' this way for a minute
I have noticed that you have been acting this way for a while now.
Games that you play
You are playing games with my emotions and feelings.
Yeah, but I guess that's your way of just makin' a statement to end it
You are doing this to make a statement that our relationship is over.
Face it, admit it, uh, you shootin' me down
You are rejecting me and ending our relationship.
The Bulls how you aimin' and hit it
You are aiming and hitting me like a professional basketball player.
Told yourself first, but I never told mines
You made the decision to end things, but I never wanted it to end.
So up until now, I know they didn't get it
Until now, I didn't fully understand why you ended things.
Paint me the villain, I get it, I get it, yeah
I understand that you are portraying me as the bad guy in this situation.
Lookin' around, drivin' 'round town
I am going through the motions of life, but still feeling lonely and lost without you.
In the backseat of the Wraith 'cause it's tinted
I am sitting in the back of my luxury car, but even that cannot fill the void you left.
This shit can get lonely, yeah
Without you, my life is very lonely and empty.
Fuck, this shit can get lonely
Emphasizing the profound loneliness that I feel without you.
Lookin' around thinkin' who really know me
I am questioning who really understands me and knows my true self.
Who really stay down and who try to disown me
I am trying to discern who is loyal to me and who has abandoned me in my time of need.
Fuck fake love, I can still sense the foul taste of
I am tired of insincere love and can still feel the bitterness of previous relationships.
Memories I pushed way down
I have tried to bury painful memories from the past but they still linger.
I pulled everything else way above like
I tried to elevate my life and focus on other things, but it cannot fill the void you left.
Nobody loves no one, yeah
No one truly loves anyone, emphasizing the futility of relationships.
And nobody loves no one
Reiterating the point that people are incapable of true love.
No one, no one
Emphasizing the point that nobody truly loves anyone.
Yeah
A statement of resignation.
And nobody loves no one
Reiterating the point that people are incapable of true love.
Uh, nobody loves no one
Emphasizing the point that nobody truly loves anyone.
Yeah, nobody loves no one
Reiterating the futility of relationships.
Uh, nobody loves no one, uh
Affirming the point that nobody is capable of true love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Broma 16, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chris Isaak
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The world was on fire and no one could save me but you
It's strange what desire will make foolish people do
And I never dreamed that I'd meet somebody like you
And I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you (you)
No, I don't wanna fall in love
No, I don't wanna fall in love
With you, with you
What a wicked game you play, yeah
To make me feel this way, yeah
What a wicked thing to do, uh
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 don't wanna fall in love
No, I don't wanna fall in love
With you, with you
Why would she do me this way?
You know they can't touch you playin' this wicked
Walk out Delilah with someone you know
Paparazzi outside, you know they finna flick it
TMZ post, they keep namin' me in it
See you been movin' this way for a minute
Games that you play
Yeah, but I guess that's your way of just makin' a statement to end it
Face it, admit it, uh, you shootin' me down
The Bulls how you aimin' and hit it
Told just our first, but I never told mines
So what happens now? I know they didn't get it
Paint me the villain, I get it, I get it, yeah
Uh, I get it, I get it
Lookin' around, drivin' 'round town
In the backseat of the Wraith 'cause it's tinted
This shit can get lonely, yeah
Fuck, this shit can get lonely
Lookin' around thinkin' who really know me?
Who really stay down and who try to disown me?
Like, fuck
Fuck fake love, I can still sense the foul taste of
Memories I pushed way down
I pulled everything else way above like
No, I don't wanna fall in love (haha, you know)
(I wanna fall in love again, uh)
No, I don't wanna fall in love (you know)
With you, with you
Nobody loves no one, yeah
Nobody loves no one
No one, no one
Yeah
Nobody loves no one
Uh, nobody loves no one
Yeah, nobody loves no one
Uh, nobody loves no one
Uh, nobody loves no one, uh
Rob13Oz
I've had this track on repeat, well done Gerald, your new album is absolutely fire and as a fan I'm so proud of you and how far you have come!
Kaitlynn O'Brien
The first part is actually a Chris Isaak song. 🙂
Brandon Enke
I literally have no idea why this is his weakest selling album. Literally over 70% of the songs on it are bangers and genuine.
J*Lilly*
@Brandon Enke Some people lack the appreciation of personal growth in artists… expecting them to remain the same like the first high the music gave them upon discovery. Sad.
Piyush Kumar
Ikr, this album felt so honest.
Jessica 1983
I absolutely love it! Had it on repeat until I went to work! He's got some sexy vocals!
Tay2hype
this might be my favorite song in the album, i can put this on repeat 💯
Kaitlynn O'Brien
The original song still holds a special place in my heart.
Steve Nelson
it's a cover
Aldean Gardner
Had this song on repeat on a 3.5 hour flight. Omg