Wicked game
H I M 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 HIM's cover of Chris Isaak's song "Wicked Game" are about desire, love, and the consequences of falling in love with the wrong person. The first verse describes a time when the singer feels lost and helpless, with the whole world burning and no one to save them except for the person they love. It highlights the strength of desire and how it can make even the wisest of people act foolishly. The chorus makes it clear that the singer is afraid to fall in love because they know that the world is cruel and will eventually break their heart. Despite this, they cannot resist their feelings and the attraction they have for the other person.
The second verse is a continuation of the first and is a reflection of the singer's thoughts and feelings. The chorus is repeated, and the bridge expresses the singer's longing for someone they never thought they would love. Finally, the last verse expresses the singer's desire to fall in love despite the potential heartbreak, knowing that nobody loves no one.
Overall, HIM's version of "Wicked Game" is an emotional and intense love song that captures the feeling of desire and the danger of falling in love with the wrong person.
Line by Line Meaning
The world was on fire, no-one could save me but you
I was in a desperate situation, and nobody could have helped me except for you
It's strange what desire will make foolish people do
When people want something badly enough, they will often act recklessly and without regard for the consequences
I'd never dreamed that I'd need somebody like you
I never thought that I would be in a position where I required someone's help or companionship
And I'd never dreamed that I'd need somebody like you
Reiterating that I never expected to depend on someone the way that I do on you
No I don't want to fall in love
This world is always gonna brake your heart
I am hesitant to allow myself to feel love because the world is full of heartbreak and disappointment
No I don't want to fall in love
This world is always gonna brake your heart,
with you
Continuing to express that I am afraid of being hurt, even with you by my side
What a wicked game to play
To make me feel this way
It's cruel to engage in behavior that will stir up emotions in someone, knowing that it will hurt them in the end
What a wicked thing to do
To let me dream of you
It's unkind to allow someone to hold onto false hope and unrealistic expectations, especially with regards to love and relationships
What a wicked thing to say
You never felt this way
To pretend that you didn't experience the same emotions as the other person is deceitful and hurtful
What a wicked thing you do
To make me dream of you
Repeating that leading someone on with false hopes is a cruel and malicious act
Now I want to fall in love
This world is always gonna brake your heart
Despite my previous reservations, I am now willing to allow myself to experience love, but I recognize that it often leads to heartbreak
Now I want to fall in lust
This world is always gonna brake your heart,
with you
Acknowledging that my feelings for you may not be true love, but rather a strong physical attraction, and that there still exists a risk of getting hurt
No and I never dreamed that I'd love somebody like you
I'll never dream that I lose somebody like you, no
I didn't think that I was capable of loving someone like you, and now that I have you, I don't want to imagine my life without you
Nobody loves no-one
A poignant declaration that there is no person in the world who is unlovable or unworthy of being loved
Lyrics © DistroKid, Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Broma 16, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chris Isaak
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