Wicked game
Jannis Block Lyrics

've never dreamed that I'd love somebody like you
And I've never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you

The lyrics to "Wicked Game" by Chris Isaak touch on the theme of intense desire and the dangers that come along with it. The first line, "The world was on fire and no one could save me but you," sets the tone for the song; the singer is in a place of deep emotional turmoil and only the person they desire can help them. The second line, "It's strange what desire will make foolish people do," is a warning about the potential negative consequences of giving in to this all-consuming passion.

The chorus, "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 to do, to make me dream of you," reinforces the idea that this desire is something that is both thrilling and dangerous. The repetition of the phrase "what a wicked thing to do" throughout the chorus can be seen as a way for the singer to come to terms with their emotions; they know that what they are experiencing is not necessarily healthy or logical, but they still cannot shake the feeling of desire for this person.