Armed with emotionally exposing songs and a once-seen-never-forgotten live presence, 2019 looks set to be Grace’s breakout year. Grace is signed to Top Management, the same management company as Dua Lipa and Lana Del Rey. Her current label is Polydor - home to The 1975 and Ellie Goulding - and SonyATV for publishing.
BBC Music's Sound of 2019 - in January 2019, Grace took third place in the BBC Music's Sound of 2019, which is compiled from critics, DJs and other music experts to highlight the best new talent for the year ahead.
Wicked game
GRACE CARTER Lyrics
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It's strange what desire will make foolish people do
I never dreamed that I'd meet somebody like you
And I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you
No, I don't wanna fall in love
No, I don't wanna fall in love
With you
What a wicked game you play, to make me feel this way
What a wicked thing you 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
Now, I don't wanna fall in love
No, I don't wanna fall in love
With you
With you
The world was on fire and no one could save me but you
It's strange what desire will make foolish people do
In Grace Carter's song "Wicked Game," the first two lines set the tone for the entire lyric. The world is on fire, and no one can save the singer. The singer is lost, helpless and unable to control her feelings. She is drawn to someone who is playing a "wicked game" with her emotions. While she acknowledges the strange power of desire in making foolish people act, she admits to falling into the trap.
The chorus encapsulates the core of the song: the singer does not want to fall in love with this person. The object of her affection is playing a "wicked game" by leading the singer on and making her dream of him. His actions and words are "wicked," cruel, and misleading. The singer is aware that she is powerless against his charm and that he may not feel the same way about her.
The song expresses the pain and vulnerability of falling for someone emotionally unavailable or manipulative. It speaks to the complexity of love and the human desire to be loved, even if it comes at a cost. The emotions of the song resonate with people who have been in similar situations, making it a relatable and widely enjoyed song.
Line by Line Meaning
The world was on fire and no one could save me but you
Despite chaos all around, you were the one who provided me with an escape and kept me safe.
It's strange what desire will make foolish people do
Love can entice people to make irrational decisions and act in ways that are not in their best interest.
I never dreamed that I'd meet somebody like you
You came into my life unexpectedly, and I never imagined someone like you could exist.
And I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you
I never thought that something as powerful and amazing as you could be taken away from me.
No, I don't wanna fall in love
I am afraid of getting too close to you and falling deeply in love, potentially causing heartbreak.
What a wicked game you play, to make me feel this way
Your actions are confusing, leading me to question your true intentions in our relationship and making me vulnerable to hurt.
What a wicked thing you do, to let me dream of you
Your flirtatious nature and ambiguous behavior are only fueling my desire for you, causing me to create unrealistic fantasies in my head.
What a wicked thing to say, you never felt this way
Your words are contradictory to your actions, causing me to doubt your feelings and intentions towards me.
Now, I don't wanna fall in love
Even more so now, I fear falling in love with you because of your unpredictable behavior towards me.
With you
However, despite it all, my feelings for you remain strong and persistent.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Broma 16, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chris Isaak
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