McMorrow's second album, Post-Tropical, was released in January 2014. It was noted for its distinct shift in style from the nu-folk of his first album, leaning more towards electronica and ambient sounds. Two singles were released from the album - "Cavalier" and "Red Dust." The album reached the top 30 in the UK and the Netherlands; as well as peaking at number 2 on the Irish album charts.
Wicked Game
James Vincent McMorrow Lyrics
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And it's strange what desire will make foolish people do
I never dreamed that I'd need somebody like you
And I never dreamed that I'd miss somebody like you
And I wanna fall in love
And I wanna fall in love with you
With you
What a wicked game you play, make me feel this way
What a wicked thing to do, make me dream of you
What a wicked thing to say, you never felt that way
What a wicked thing to do, make me dream of you
And I wanna fall in love
And I wanna fall in love with you
With you
World was on fire, no one could save me but you
And it's strange what desire will make foolish people do
I never dreamed I'd need somebody like you
I never dreamed I'd miss somebody like you
And I wanna fall in love
And I wanna fall in love
And I wanna fall in love with you
With you
Nobody loves no one
The lyrics to James Vincent McMorrow's song "Wicked Game" express a complex narrative of desire, love, and longing. The opening lyrics, "World was on fire, no one could save me but you," allude to a desperate state of being where nothing else matters except for the person he is addressing. This person has become a vital part of his life and the only one with the ability to save him. The lyrics "And it's strange what desire will make foolish people do" suggest that this person has a magnetic pull on him, which has led him down paths he never thought he'd take.
The chorus, "What a wicked game you play, make me feel this way, What a wicked thing to do, make me dream of you, What a wicked thing to say, you never felt that way, What a wicked thing to do, make me dream of you" reveals the complexity of their relationship. The person he is addressing seems to have mixed signals and may not reciprocate the same level of feelings towards him. The confusion has left him feeling helpless, but at the same time, he can't seem to help his desire and yearning for them.
The ending lyrics, "And I wanna fall in love, And I wanna fall in love with you, Nobody loves no one" reveal that even though he wants to fall in love with this person, he is also aware that at times, love can be one-sided, and he may never be loved back. It also suggests that the world he lives in is one where it's difficult to find love.
Line by Line Meaning
World was on fire, no one could save me but you
The world around me was collapsing, and I was helpless until you came to save me.
And it's strange what desire will make foolish people do
Desire can often lead people to do irrational and unwise things.
I never dreamed that I'd need somebody like you
I never imagined that I would require someone like you in my life.
And I never dreamed that I'd miss somebody like you
I never thought that I would long for someone like you when you're not around.
And I wanna fall in love
I desire to experience the feeling of falling in love.
And I wanna fall in love with you
I want to fall in love specifically with you.
What a wicked game you play, make me feel this way
The game you're playing with my emotions is cruel; it's causing me to feel this way.
What a wicked thing to do, make me dream of you
It's unfair that you're making me dream about you when I shouldn't be.
What a wicked thing to say, you never felt that way
It's a terrible thing to say that you never had the same feelings for me.
What a wicked thing to do, make me dream of you
It's cruel that you're making me dream of you when I shouldn't be.
And I wanna fall in love
I desire to experience the feeling of falling in love.
And I wanna fall in love with you
I want to fall in love specifically with you.
World was on fire, no one could save me but you
The world around me was collapsing, and I was helpless until you came to save me.
And it's strange what desire will make foolish people do
Desire can often lead people to do irrational and unwise things.
I never dreamed I'd need somebody like you
I never imagined that I would require someone like you in my life.
I never dreamed I'd miss somebody like you
I never thought that I would long for someone like you when you're not around.
And I wanna fall in love
I desire to experience the feeling of falling in love.
And I wanna fall in love
I desire to experience the feeling of falling in love.
And I wanna fall in love with you
I want to fall in love specifically with you.
Nobody loves no one
Everyone is unloved by someone, and there is no perfect kind of love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Broma 16, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chris Isaak
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@forsakenalien9229
The world was on fire, and no one could save me but you
It's strange what desire will make foolish people do
I never dreamed that I'd need somebody like you
I never dreamed that I'd know somebody like you
And I wanna fall in love
And I wanna fall in love with you
with you
What a wicked game you play, you make me feel this way
What a wicked thing to do, make me dream of you
What a wicked thing to say, never felt that way
What a wicked thing to do, make me dream of you
And I wanna fall in love
And I wanna fall in love with you
with you
My world was on fire, and no one could save me but you
It's strange what desire will make foolish people do
I never dreamed that I'd need somebody like you
I never dreamed that I'd miss somebody like you
And I wanna fall in love
And I wanna fall in love
And I wanna fall in love with you
with you
Nobody loves no one
@leohagan5274
Who else has become dangerously addicted to the song
@audreylesourd6088
me!
@valerijvacyk1509
same
@adelyntiong
+Leo Hagan ME.
@franco6674
a man feels the same way :-) :-)
@Lumiane3
Me. Since I've seen the first trailer of Game of Thrones Season 6. (the saddest phrase : "He's gone")
@saoirserosenstock8144
You know a song's good when you thought it was a studio recording until the applause breaks the spell of pure silence.
@Atleastonesongeachday
You could hear a pin dropping, yes, not many singers can do that... felt the same way about it. :-)
@meekmaalik9673
Its called passion only real lovers know.
@lopfi4366
A man came here because of GoT, A man stayed because of good music.