Wicked As It Seems
Keith Richards Lyrics
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Just run out of dreams
Better of two evils, babe
It's one time too much
Baby how can I say what's in my heart, what's in my heart
Come a long way, well since you beat it up
As wicked as it seems yeah
Why don't you get, get all over me
Just a two way street, but now it goes one way
And now for me there's no way out, one time
Why don't you get, get all over me
As wicked as it seems
It's playtime, but it's far too late
It's gonna too hard on, hard on it, hard on it
What you gonna give
It's not enough, not enough for me
So I soften the blow, so the bruises don't show
I've got the expertise
No broken necks
No broken hearts
Well, we used your deck
All I did was play the cards, now the check
Now I find it's not enough, it's not enough for me
Now you want to give, is not enough, not enough for me
As wicked as it seems
Why don't you get, get all over me, one time
Why don't you get, get all over me
It's easy getting in
Why don't you get, get all over me
But it's a hard way out babe
Why don't you get, get all over me
The lyrics to Keith Richards's song Wicked As It Seems convey a sense of frustration and resignation, as the singer acknowledges that the situation they find themselves in is as bad as it seems. The first stanza sets the tone, with the singer declaring that they have "run out of dreams" and are facing a choice between two evils. They seem to be reflecting on a relationship or situation that has turned sour, and they are at a loss for how to articulate their feelings. The second stanza suggests that the relationship was once a "two way street" but has now become one-sided, with no way out. The singer is resigned to the fact that they cannot escape, and instead suggests that the other person should simply "get all over me," perhaps out of a sense of desperation.
The third stanza adds more detail to the situation. It seems that the singer feels let down by the other person, who has not given them enough in the relationship. The singer has tried to protect themselves from harm, both physical ("no broken necks") and emotional ("no broken hearts"), but now they find that their efforts are not enough. The last stanza returns to the refrain, with the singer urging the other person to "get all over me" despite the difficulty of the situation. It seems that the singer is resigned to their fate, even if it means enduring more pain.
Overall, the lyrics to Wicked As It Seems convey a sense of hopelessness and resignation in the face of a difficult situation. The singer seems to have come to terms with the fact that they cannot escape their circumstances, and instead suggests that the other person should take control. The lyrics are accompanied by a bluesy guitar riff and a driving beat, lending a sense of urgency to the message of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
It's just as wicked as it seems
The situation is truly as bad as it appears
Just run out of dreams
I have lost all hope for a better future
Better of two evils, babe
Choosing between bad options, one seems slightly less terrible
It's one time too much
The situation has reached its limit and cannot go on any longer
Baby how can I say what's in my heart, what's in my heart
I am struggling to express my true feelings
Come a long way, well since you beat it up
Things have changed drastically since you caused damage to our relationship
Why don't you get, get all over me
Why don't you show me affection and attention
Just a two way street, but now it goes one way
Our relationship used to involve give and take, but now I am the only one trying
And now for me there's no way out, one time
I feel trapped in this situation and cannot see a way to escape
It's playtime, but it's far too late
We used to have fun together, but now it's too little too late
It's gonna too hard on, hard on it, hard on it
The effort required to fix our relationship is too much
What you gonna give
What do you have to offer to make things better
It's not enough, not enough for me
Your efforts are not sufficient to fix our relationship
So I soften the blow, so the bruises don't show
I try to make the situation less painful for both of us
I've got the expertise
I am experienced and capable of handling this situation
No broken necks
I will not let this situation become physically violent
No broken hearts
I am trying to protect both of our emotions
Well, we used your deck
We played the game using your rules
All I did was play the cards, now the check
I did everything I could, but now it's time to pay the price of our actions
Now I find it's not enough, it's not enough for me
Despite my efforts, I am still not satisfied with the state of our relationship
Now you want to give, is not enough, not enough for me
Your current efforts are still not sufficient to fix our relationship
It's easy getting in
Starting a relationship is simple
But it's a hard way out babe
Ending a relationship is difficult
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEPHEN K. JORDAN, KEITH RICHARDS, CHARLIE L. DRAYTON
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Barry Judge
We never seem to appreciate artists till they are gone.Hope Keith reads this and knows he is appreciated. Thank you for the music. World is a much better place because of you!!
Joeseph Sizian
@WAKE UP AMERICA AND RESIST soooo well said
Joeseph Sizian
Being an atheist, Keith is the closest thing to a god for me. Can’t describe in words how his music makes me feel my entire life. I wish I believed in the invisible man or woman in the sky because he or she lives forever. Sadly my man Keeeef will eventually die.
John Jeffery
@Jason Allen hes kind of a big deal...
John Jeffery
God is clearly a Stones Fan hands down!!
Rolling Stones Records
Main Offender video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k8WEMOYH_0
T.D. Jenkins
Keith Richards the greatest Rock and Roll entertainer of my 64 years. I enjoy watching and listening to Keith Richards with or without the rest of the Stones.
Krista Brakowski
Yup 😊!!!
budsodalsky
This dude opened a new door for me - enhanced guitar - drop in harmonic, tonal licks - here and there that really add to guitar music. Im old now, but spending all my guitar time trying to learn his accents to songs
Andres Flores
budsodalsky • If you like bluesy guitar dominated (Fender Strat), check out The Joe Perry Project 1981 lp I've Got The Rock & Rolls Again. Its pure in your face blues punk guitar music heaven.