Wicked Game
Johnnyswim Lyrics
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It's strange what desire will make foolish people do
Cause I never dreamed that I'd meet somebody like you
No, I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you
No, I don't want to fall in love (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
No, I don't want to fall in love (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
With you (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
What a wicked game you play to make me feel this way
What a wicked thing to do, to make 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
And I don't wanna fall in love (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
No, I don't wanna fall in love (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
With you (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
With you (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
The world was on fire, no one could save me but you
It's strange what desire makes foolish people do
Cause I never dreamed that I'd love somebody like you
And I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you
Cause I don't wanna fall in love (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
No I don't wanna fall in love (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
With you (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
No, with you (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
(I'll only break your heart)
Nobody loves no one
This girl will only break you
The lyrics of "Wicked Game" by Johnnyswim reflect a deep and painful attraction to someone. The first verse establishes a feeling of desperation and powerlessness, with the world on fire and nobody able to save the singer except for the object of their desire. The chorus repeatedly asserts the singer's reluctance to fall in love with this person, warning that they will only end up with a broken heart. This conflict between intense attraction and fear of pain is further emphasized in the second verse, where the singer acknowledges that they never expected to meet someone like this person, yet they also never expected to lose them.
Overall, the lyrics portray the complexity and confusion of romantic feelings, particularly when those feelings involve intense passion and potential danger. The singer recognizes the "wicked game" that this person is playing with their heart, yet the attraction is still too strong to resist. This tension creates a compelling emotional landscape for the song, evoking the bittersweet experience of falling in love despite knowing the risks.
Line by Line Meaning
The world was on fire and no one could save me but you
I was lost and alone until you came and saved me
It's strange what desire will make foolish people do
When desire takes over, people can act in foolish ways
Cause I never dreamed that I'd meet somebody like you
Meeting someone like you was beyond my wildest dreams
No, I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you
Losing someone as special as you was something I never imagined
No, I don't want to fall in love (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
I am hesitant to fall in love because I believe this girl will only hurt me
No, I don't want to fall in love (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
I am still not ready to fall in love with you for the same reason
With you (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
I am warning myself not to fall for you
With you (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
I am still trying to convince myself not to fall for you
What a wicked game you play to make me feel this way
Your actions are deceitful and manipulative, making me feel this way
What a wicked thing to do, to make me dream of you
It's cruel of you to make me dream of you when you know you will only hurt me
What a wicked thing to say, you never felt this way
It was evil of you to say that you never felt this way, knowing that it's not true
What a wicked thing to do, to make me dream of you
Again, it's cruel of you to make me dream of you when you know you will only hurt me
And I don't wanna fall in love (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
I am still not ready to fall in love with you because I believe you'll only hurt me
No, I don't wanna fall in love (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
I am still not convinced that falling in love with you is a good idea
With you (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
I am reminding myself not to fall for you because of my previous reasoning
With you (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
I am still trying to remain cautious around you
The world was on fire, no one could save me but you
This line is repeated again, emphasizing the importance of the person who saved them
It's strange what desire makes foolish people do
This line is repeated again, reinforcing the idea that desire can make people act foolishly
Cause I never dreamed that I'd love somebody like you
This line is reversed in meaning from the earlier one, now expressing love instead of disbelief
And I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you
This line is also reversed in meaning from earlier, now expressing loss instead of disbelief
Cause I don't wanna fall in love (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
This line is repeated one last time, summing up the song's overall message
No I don't wanna fall in love (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
Repeating the message, emphasizing the idea that the girl has the power to break someone's heart
With you (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
Ending the song with a final warning to the self, saying not to fall for the girl
No, with you (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
This line is a slightly different phrasing of the previous one, but with the same meaning
(I'll only break your heart)
This is the last line of the song, suggesting that the singer may also have the power to break the girl's heart
Lyrics © Broma 16, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chris Isaak
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@joelingram1791
A husband and wife singing about how they don't want to fall in love.....beautiful
@dockworthydame5217
One of my favorite songs ever ( by Chris Issac) what a great cover
@gerrithoevers
This version is so hauntingly beautiful it made me cry.
@christinacard5165
it's like there voices are freaking making love!
there so dang amazing!
@hussainahm1981
Christina Card *their and *they’re
@juliecalhoun3561
Yes.... ♡
@np1114
How is this not live anywhere? Chills. Every time.
@SeanGatchell
A great counterpoint to the original song. In the first track it's about a love lost and the fresh pain. This one is both of those souls looking back on that after a long life back together and sweetly covering that pain with wisdom and true love. Husband and wife.
@samcraig6846
Just the way their voices marry each other 😮😮😮
@Y2theCRUZ
Their voices are INSANE! Love 'em!