Wicked Game
Him/Him & Her 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 Him/Him & Her song “Wicked Game” is a melancholic love song about desperation and the power of desire. The lyrics speak of a world in chaos and the realization that the singer is helpless without the person they love. The line, “the world was on fire, no-one could save me but you” paints a picture of a world out of control, and the one person who can help them through is the one they love. But this love has a price and is a wicked game to play. The singer understands that desire can make people do foolish things, but they can’t help feeling that way. Even though they never thought they would need somebody like this, they find themselves dependent on this person, and they dream of them.
The chorus states that the singer doesn’t want to fall in love because they understand that the world is a harsh place, and love can hurt. But they can’t help falling in love with this person, even though they know it might end badly. The lines “What a wicked thing to do, to make me dream of you” and “what a wicked thing to say, you never felt this way” show the pain and confusion of the singer, who doesn’t know if the other person loves them back. The final line of the song, “nobody loves no-one,” shows the cynicism of the singer, who thinks that love is impossible.
Line by Line Meaning
The world was on fire, no-one could save me but you
Amidst chaos and turmoil, you were the one who brought solace and saved me from the destruction.
It's strange what desire will make foolish people do
The intensity of passion can make people lose their senses and do irrational things.
I'd never dreamed that I'd need somebody like you
I never imagined that I would require anyone's presence in my life until I met you.
And I'd never dreamed that I'd need somebody like you
I never imagined that I would require anyone's presence in my life until I met you.
No I don't want to fall in love
I am wary of falling in love because the world is full of heartbreak and disappointment.
This world is always gonna brake your heart
Life is full of ups and downs, and heartbreak is an inevitable part of the human experience.
No I don't want to fall in love
I am wary of falling in love because the world is full of heartbreak and disappointment.
This world is always gonna brake your heart,
Life is full of ups and downs, and heartbreak is an inevitable part of the human experience.
with you
But I am willing to take that risk with you by my side.
What a wicked game to play
It is cruel and deceptive to play with someone's emotions like this.
To make me feel this way
Your actions have caused me to feel such intense emotions that I cannot control.
What a wicked thing to do
The deception and manipulation you have subjected me to is unforgivable.
To let me dream of you
You have allowed me to fantasize and long for you, knowing that it can never come true.
What a wicked thing to say
Your words have given me false hope and confused my feelings.
You never felt this way
You never reciprocated my feelings and let me believe something that was not true.
What a wicked thing you do
You have caused me pain and heartache through your deceitful actions and words.
To make me dream of you
You have allowed me to fantasize and long for you, knowing that it can never come true.
Now I want to fall in love
Despite the risks involved, I have developed strong feelings for you and want to experience love with you.
This world is always gonna brake your heart
I am aware of the potential for heartbreak, but I am willing to take that risk for love.
Now I want to fall in lust
I am attracted to you on a physical level and want to pursue that desire as well.
This world is always gonna brake your heart,
I am aware of the potential for heartbreak, but I am willing to take that risk for lust and love.
with you
My desire for you is all-consuming, and I cannot resist the temptation to be with you.
Nobody loves no-one
In a cruel and lonely world, it is rare to find true love and connection between people.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chris Isaak
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